Batteries for Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 204 hp (electric, from 2021)
Which battery does a Volkswagen ID.3 Pro need?
Specifications and battery: Pro (204 hp)
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (204 hp, electric, from 2021): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 45 Ah, 400 A battery (207 × 175 × 190 mm) or a 50 Ah, 550 A EFB battery (207 × 175 × 190 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. In every case the positive terminal is on the right.
- Brand
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Volkswagen
- Model
- ID.3 (E11, E12)
- Built
- 11/2021 - 2026
- Power
- 150 kW / 204 hp
- Fuel
- Electric
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine codes
- EBJC
Battery for this engine
| Version | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Size (L×W×H) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depending on equipment 1 | Conventional | 45 Ah | 400 A | 207 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
| Depending on equipment 2 | EFB | 50 Ah | 550 A | 207 × 175 × 190 mm | + on the right |
The same batteries also fit the 1st (204 hp), 1st (95 hp), Pro (145 hp), Pro S (204 hp) and 2 more engines of this model.
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
Battery analysis for your Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
Quick answer You need an EFB battery of 50 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA N50.
Prices and availability updated on 19/10/2026
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your Volkswagen ID.3 Pro we found 9 compatible batteries. This list includes 3 Start-Stop batteries, 4 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop) and 2 auxiliary batteries.
⚡ Starter or auxiliary battery
We detected an auxiliary battery among the compatible ones. The auxiliary is NOT your main car battery: it is a smaller secondary battery that powers sensitive electronics. Don't mix them up when buying. Usually what fails is the starter battery (the main one), but the auxiliary can also fail. If your vehicle shows intermittent electronic errors but starts fine, it may be the auxiliary; if cranking is weak, it is usually the starter battery.
Does your Volkswagen ID.3 Pro have a Start-Stop system? It shuts the engine off at short stops (traffic lights, jams) and restarts it automatically when you release the brake/clutch. If your dashboard has an "A-OFF" button or an engine icon with a circular arrow, it has it.
How do I know if my car has Start-Stop?
What happens if I fit a conventional battery in a Start-Stop car?
🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)
Do you know whether your car's current battery is AGM or EFB?
Check the label on your battery: if it says "AGM" or "VRLA", it is AGM. If it says "EFB", it is EFB. If it says neither, it is most likely EFB — though on cars older than 2010 it may still be conventional. If in doubt, go for EFB: it fits both cases (an EFB in a non Start-Stop car works fine and lasts longer). The mistake to avoid is the opposite: never fit a conventional battery on a Start-Stop car.
Where do I check if my battery is AGM or EFB?
Can I fit an AGM if my car had EFB?
📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison
⭐ Our recommendation
For your Volkswagen ID.3 Pro we recommend the VARTA N50 (EFB, 50 Ah). It's the battery recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your Volkswagen ID.3 Pro — the OEM equivalent. It also offers the highest capacity (Ah) and the highest cranking power (CCA) on the list — more headroom in cold starts and with many consumers. Varta is the world's leading manufacturer of starter batteries and supplies first-equipment (OEM) batteries to the major European car makers.
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Verified selection
- Class: Car Batteries
- Brand: Volkswagen
- Model: ID.3
- Engine: Pro
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries
AGM or EFB battery for start-stop vehicles and for cars with high energy demand (many electrical consumers, frequent starts). More charge cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.
Does your car have Start-Stop?
Start-Stop switches the engine off at traffic lights. If your car has it, it needs an AGM or EFB battery.
There are no batteries of that type for this engine. Try "Show all" or message us.
Compare the technologies available for your car
A higher technology withstands more charge and discharge cycles, according to manufacturers. If your car has Start-Stop, it needs EFB or AGM.
- Conventional (lead-acid) For normal use in cars without Start-Stop. from €47.80 View EXIDE EB500
- EFB Up to 2× more cycles than a conventional battery. Good for short trips and city driving. from €85.80 +€38.00 View VARTA N50
- AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €118.90 +€71.10 View VARTA A9
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Start-Stop battery Varta N50 12V 50Ah 550A EFB
- 12 V
- 50 Ah
- 550 A
- EFB VARTA N50 · 50 Ah · 550 A
Dimensions 207×175×190 mm
- ✓ OEM fitment
€85.80
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Start-Stop battery Varta A9 12V 50Ah 540A AGM
- 12 V
- 50 Ah
- 540 A
- AGM VARTA A9 · 50 Ah · 540 A
Dimensions 207×175×190 mm
€118.90
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Start-Stop battery Exide EL550 12V 55Ah 540A EFB
- 12 V
- 55 Ah
- 540 A
- EFB EXIDE EL550 · 55 Ah · 540 A
Dimensions 207×175×190 mm
€96.10
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | VARTA | N50 | 50 Ah | 550 A | 207×175×190 mm | EFB | €85.80 | More info |
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | VARTA | A9 | 50 Ah | 540 A | 207×175×190 mm | AGM | €118.90 | More info |
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | EXIDE | EL550 | 55 Ah | 540 A | 207×175×190 mm | EFB | €96.10 | More info |
Conventional Battery
This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
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Car battery Exide EA530 12V 53Ah 540A
- 12 V
- 53 Ah
- 540 A
- PLOMO/ACIDO EXIDE EA530 · 53 Ah · 540 A
Dimensions 207×175×190 mm
- ✓ Highest Ah
€54.95
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Car battery Tudor TB500 12V 50Ah 450A
- 12 V
- 50 Ah
- 450 A
- PLOMO/ACIDO TUDOR TB500 · 50 Ah · 450 A
Dimensions 207×175×190 mm
€50.10
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Car battery Exide EB500 12V 50Ah 450A
- 12 V
- 50 Ah
- 450 A
- PLOMO/ACIDO EXIDE EB500 · 50 Ah · 450 A
Dimensions 207×175×190 mm
€47.80
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Car battery Tudor TA530 12V 53Ah 540A
- 12 V
- 53 Ah
- 540 A
- PLOMO/ACIDO TUDOR TA530 · 53 Ah · 540 A
Dimensions 207×175×190 mm
€57.40
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional Battery | EXIDE | EA530 | 53 Ah | 540 A | 207×175×190 mm | PLOMO/ACIDO | €54.95 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | TUDOR | TB500 | 50 Ah | 450 A | 207×175×190 mm | PLOMO/ACIDO | €50.10 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | EXIDE | EB500 | 50 Ah | 450 A | 207×175×190 mm | PLOMO/ACIDO | €47.80 | More info |
| Conventional Battery | TUDOR | TA530 | 53 Ah | 540 A | 207×175×190 mm | PLOMO/ACIDO | €57.40 | More info |
Auxiliary Battery
Auxiliary battery for vehicles equipped with start-stop systems. It supports the main battery in functions such as engine start, the start-stop system, or additional electrical support.
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Frequently asked questions
- Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your Volkswagen ID.3 Pro battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
- The Volkswagen Id.3 Pro requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 50 Ah, 540-550 A (CCA), 12 V, case H4/L1. Browse the compatible battery list below.
- The exact Ah rating for the Volkswagen Id.3 Pro depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 50 Ah, 540-550 A (CCA), 12 V, case H4/L1. Use our finder for a precise recommendation.
- To find the exact battery you need, you need to know the make, model, and engine. If your car has a Start-Stop system (the engine shuts off at traffic lights), you need an AGM or EFB battery. An AGM battery can only be replaced with another AGM battery. However, an EFB battery can be replaced with either another EFB or an AGM battery, as the latter is superior.
- The standard battery is the conventional type. The EFB battery withstands start/stop cycles better. The AGM battery is the most durable and is mandatory in cars with Start-Stop and regenerative braking. Never replace an AGM battery with an EFB or standard battery.
- Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.
- All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.
- Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.
- In mainland Spain and Portugal delivery takes 24 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm and the battery is in stock; for the Balearic Islands and other EU destinations allow 2 to 5 days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.
- ⚠ Then you need a battery designed for Start-Stop (EFB or AGM). We have hidden the conventional batteries from the list: fitting them in your car would ruin the battery within months and could damage the alternator. The batteries below are built for the frequent charge/discharge cycles of Start-Stop. 💡 Great. You can buy either a conventional or a Start-Stop (EFB or AGM) battery: a Start-Stop battery is perfectly valid in a non-Start-Stop car and is actually more robust (longer life, better cold-start performance). It is just a bit pricier. On vehicles older than year 2000, an EFB is preferable to an AGM: legacy alternators charge at a fixed voltage without temperature compensation, and an AGM needs a more precise charging profile to avoid losing life quickly — an EFB tolerates the classic alternator profile better. 💡 If in doubt, play it safe: buy a Start-Stop battery (EFB or AGM). It works in Start-Stop cars and non-Start-Stop cars alike, lasts longer and avoids any risk. You only pay a few euros more than a conventional one.