# VOLKSWAGEN Transporter T6 batteries

> Looking for a battery for your VOLKSWAGEN Transporter T6? Here are the 20 that fit its 12 generations (1990-2025): 53 to 100 Ah, 480 to 850 A cold cranking, from 55.77 € inc. VAT.

## VOLKSWAGEN Transporter T6 generations

Not every generation uses the same battery. If your year fits more than one, tell them apart by body style or let the plate resolve it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transporter T6 Van | 2015–2024 | van | 29 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t6-van-sga-sgh-sha-shh |
| Transporter T6 / Caravelle T6 Bus | 2015–2024 | berlina | 28 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t6-caravelle-t6-bus-sgb-sgj-shb-shj |
| Transporter T6 Platform/Chassis (Sfd, Sfe, Sfl, Sfz, Sjd, Sj | 2015–2024 | berlina | 28 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t6-platformchassis-sfd-sfe-sfl-sfz-sjd-sj |
| Transporter T5 Van | 2003–2025 | van | 75 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t5-van-7ha-7hh-7ea-7eh |
| Transporter T5 Bus | 2003–2016 | berlina | 87 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t5-bus-7hb-7hj-7eb-7ej |
| Transporter T5 Platform/Chassis (7Jd, 7Je, 7Jl, 7Jy, 7Jz, 7F | 2003–2016 | berlina | 67 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t5-platformchassis-7jd-7je-7jl-7jy-7jz-7f |
| Transporter T4 Van | 1990–2003 | van | 51 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t4-van-70a-70h-7da-7dh |
| Transporter T4 Bus | 1990–2004 | berlina | 52 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t4-bus-70b-70c-7db-7dk-70j-70k-7dc-7dj |
| Transporter T4 Platform/Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7De, 7Dl, 7D | 1990–2003 | berlina | 42 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t4-platformchassis-70e-70l-70m-7de-7dl-7d |
| Transporter T3 Bus | 1990–1992 | berlina | 57 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t3-bus-25 |
| Transporter T3 Van | 1990–1992 | van | 48 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t3-van-24_-25 |
| Transporter T3 Platform/Chassis | 1990–1992 | berlina | 45 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter-t3-platformchassis-24 |

## Best-selling batteries for the VOLKSWAGEN Transporter T6

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 78,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 118,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 59,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A | 12 | 100 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 109,23 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h3-12v-100ah-830a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 146,65 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N70 12V 70Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 70 | 760 | EFB | 110,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n70-efb-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta G3 12V 95Ah 800A | 12 | 95 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 94,55 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g3-12v-95ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 70,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A | 12 | 74 | 750 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e38-12v-74ah-750a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | 12 | 95 | 850 | AGM | 169,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a5-agm-12v-95ah-850a |
| Car battery Varta E43 12V 72Ah 680A | 12 | 72 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 74,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e43-12v-72ah-680a |

## How to know which battery your VOLKSWAGEN Transporter T6 takes

The real shortcut is your registration number. It settles generation, engine and factory battery in seconds — exactly where most people get it wrong when buying.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Transporter T6 needs

The later Transporter T6 generations run Start-Stop, which puts the battery through hundreds of micro-cycles a day. These cars require EFB (basic Start-Stop) or AGM (Start-Stop with regenerative braking): fitting a conventional battery instead cuts service life to a few months and the ECU may disable the function. Rule of thumb: never downgrade from the technology fitted at the factory.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a VOLKSWAGEN Transporter T6 take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 20 compatible batteries in total, from 53 to 100 Ah and 480 to 850 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A, Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a VOLKSWAGEN Transporter T6 battery cost?
Between 55.77 € and 169.95 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my Transporter T6 is?
By the registration year: Transporter T6 Van (2015-2024); Transporter T6 / Caravelle T6 Bus (2015-2024); Transporter T6 Platform/Chassis (Sfd, Sfe, Sfl, Sfz, Sjd, Sj (2015-2024); Transporter T5 Van (2003-2025); Transporter T5 Bus (2003-2016); Transporter T5 Platform/Chassis (7Jd, 7Je, 7Jl, 7Jy, 7Jz, 7F (2003-2016). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I fit a battery with more amps?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.

### How long does a VOLKSWAGEN Transporter T6 battery last?
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

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Updated: 2026-08-08 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/transporter