Does the Volkswagen Id.4 Performance need an AGM or EFB battery?

If your Volkswagen Id.4 Performance has start-stop, regenerative braking or many electrical accessories, you will need an AGM or EFB battery. Check your vehicle's technical specifications.

What type of battery does my car need?

You need the make, model and engine. If your car has Start-Stop (the engine switches off at traffic lights), it needs an EFB or an AGM battery, depending on what it came with: if it has an AGM, fit another AGM; if it has an EFB, another EFB or an AGM. On cars with battery management (BMW, Mercedes, VAG group…), moving from EFB to AGM requires coding the new battery. Without Start-Stop, a conventional battery is fine, or an EFB or AGM if you want a longer life.

What is the difference between AGM, EFB and standard batteries?

A conventional (lead-acid) battery is for cars without Start-Stop. An EFB is a reinforced conventional battery for basic Start-Stop. An AGM offers the highest performance and is fitted as standard on cars with advanced Start-Stop, regenerative braking or high electrical demand. Replacement rule: an AGM only with another AGM; an EFB with another EFB or an AGM; a conventional battery with any of the three. Never move down in technology.

How do I find the right battery for my vehicle?

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.

What warranty do the batteries have?

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.

How long does it take for the battery to arrive?

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.

Which battery does my Volkswagen ID.4 Performance need: Start-Stop or conventional?

It depends on the version. If your Volkswagen ID.4 Performance has Start-Stop (the engine switches off by itself at traffic lights) it needs an EFB or AGM battery; if not, a conventional one. To check, look for an "A" or "A-OFF" button near the gear lever, or read the label on your current battery: if it says EFB, AGM or Start-Stop, choose that technology.

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Volkswagen ID.4 Performance

Batteries for Volkswagen ID.4 Performance 204 hp (electric, from 2020)

Volkswagen · ID.4

Which battery does a Volkswagen ID.4 Performance need?

Specifications and battery: Performance (204 hp)

Volkswagen ID.4 Performance (204 hp, electric, from 2020): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 50 Ah, 450 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: Volkswagen
Model: ID.4 (E21)
Built: 05/2020 - 2026
Power: 150 kW / 204 hp
Fuel: Electric
Body type: SUV
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine codes: EBJA, EBJC

Battery for this engine

Version	Technology	Capacity	Cold cranking (EN)	Size (L×W×H)	Polarity
Depending on equipment 1	Conventional	50 Ah	450 A	207 × 175 × 190 mm	+ on the right
Depending on equipment 2	EFB	50 Ah	550 A	207 × 175 × 190 mm	+ on the right

This engine shares its battery with the GTX (299 hp), GTX (105 hp), Performance (95 hp), PRO (265 hp) and 2 more: the compatible batteries are exactly the same.

Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.

🔧 Battery Expert Advisor

Battery analysis for your Volkswagen ID.4 Performance

Quick answer You need an EFB battery of 50 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA N50.

VARTAN50

EFB50 Ah550 A207×175×190

€85.80

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Prices and availability updated on 25/10/2026

Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.

📋 What we found

For your Volkswagen ID.4 Performance we found 10 compatible batteries. This list includes 6 Start-Stop batteries and 4 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop).

⚡ Battery type for your vehicle

Does your Volkswagen ID.4 Performance 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)

📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison

⭐ Our recommendation

Our recommendation

For your Volkswagen ID.4 Performance we recommend the VARTA N50 (EFB, 50 Ah). It's the battery recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your Volkswagen ID.4 Performance — the OEM equivalent. 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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Class: Car Batteries
Brand: Volkswagen
Model: ID.4
Engine: Performance

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Before you buy: check 3 key points

Although the batteries shown are sourced from information provided by manufacturers, we recommend checking on your current battery:

Dimensions (length × width × height, including terminals and protrusions)
The dimensions shown are the maximum of the battery and include the height of the terminals, small ridges at the base and any lateral protrusions. Measure your current battery completely, from edge to edge. The new one must be the same size or slightly smaller — never larger, it would not fit in the housing.
Positive terminal (left or right viewed from the front — check the battery photo carefully)
Stand facing the battery, with the manufacturer's label facing you and the terminals on top. Locate the terminal marked with +: if it is on your right, it is "positive right"; if it is on your left, it is "positive left". Do not rely on how the battery is mounted in the car — the position is always measured looking only at the battery itself.
Technology (AGM, EFB or conventional — the same as your current battery or higher)
Depending on the manufacturer, the same technology may be labelled differently: AGM may also appear as VRLA, AGM Start-Stop or AGM Deep Cycle. EFB may appear as EF, EFB+ or Enhanced Flooded Battery. Conventional may appear as SLI, Lead-Acid, Wet or Standard. If your vehicle has Start-Stop, the battery must be AGM or EFB — never conventional.

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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.

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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.

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 €76.95 +€29.15 View TUDOR TL550
AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €108.60 +€60.80 View TUDOR TK500

Comparison table of available products
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	TUDOR	TL550	55 Ah	540 A	207×175×190 mm	EFB	€76.95	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	TUDOR	TK500	50 Ah	570 A	207×175×190 mm	AGM	€108.60	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	EXIDE	EL550	55 Ah	540 A	207×175×190 mm	EFB	€96.10	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	EXIDE	EK500	50 Ah	570 A	207×175×190 mm	AGM	€108.60	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
- Conventional
Dimensions 207×175×190 mm

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Car battery Tudor TB500 12V 50Ah 450A
- 12 V
- 50 Ah
- 450 A
- Conventional
Dimensions 207×175×190 mm

€50.10
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Car battery Exide EB500 12V 50Ah 450A
- 12 V
- 50 Ah
- 450 A
- Conventional
Dimensions 207×175×190 mm

€47.80
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Car battery Tudor TA530 12V 53Ah 540A
- 12 V
- 53 Ah
- 540 A
- Conventional
Dimensions 207×175×190 mm

€64.40
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Comparison table of available products
Category	Make	Reference	Capacity	Cold cranking	Dimensions	Technology	Price
Conventional Battery	EXIDE	EA530	53 Ah	540 A	207×175×190 mm	Conventional	€54.95	More info
Conventional Battery	TUDOR	TB500	50 Ah	450 A	207×175×190 mm	Conventional	€50.10	More info
Conventional Battery	EXIDE	EB500	50 Ah	450 A	207×175×190 mm	Conventional	€47.80	More info
Conventional Battery	TUDOR	TA530	53 Ah	540 A	207×175×190 mm	Conventional	€64.40	More info

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Chargers

Chargers for your battery

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Battery charger ABSAAR Pro4.0 6/12V 4A Smart Charger
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Frequently asked questions

: Volkswagen ID.4 Performance (204 hp, electric, from 2020): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 50 Ah, 450 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. Compatible batteries offer 50 Ah, 540-550 A (CCA), 12 V, case H4/L1. Browse the compatible battery list below.
: If your Volkswagen Id.4 Performance has start-stop, regenerative braking or many electrical accessories, you will need an AGM or EFB battery. Check your vehicle's technical specifications.
: You need the make, model and engine. If your car has Start-Stop (the engine switches off at traffic lights), it needs an EFB or an AGM battery, depending on what it came with: if it has an AGM, fit another AGM; if it has an EFB, another EFB or an AGM. On cars with battery management (BMW, Mercedes, VAG group…), moving from EFB to AGM requires coding the new battery. Without Start-Stop, a conventional battery is fine, or an EFB or AGM if you want a longer life.
: A conventional (lead-acid) battery is for cars without Start-Stop. An EFB is a reinforced conventional battery for basic Start-Stop. An AGM offers the highest performance and is fitted as standard on cars with advanced Start-Stop, regenerative braking or high electrical demand. Replacement rule: an AGM only with another AGM; an EFB with another EFB or an AGM; a conventional battery with any of the three. Never move down in technology.
: 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 delivery takes 24-48 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm (Monday to Friday) and the battery is in stock; mainland Portugal takes 1 to 4 working days, the Balearic Islands 2 to 5 working days and other EU destinations 4 to 7 working days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.
: It depends on the version. If your Volkswagen ID.4 Performance has Start-Stop (the engine switches off by itself at traffic lights) it needs an EFB or AGM battery; if not, a conventional one. To check, look for an "A" or "A-OFF" button near the gear lever, or read the label on your current battery: if it says EFB, AGM or Start-Stop, choose that technology.

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