A battery code represents the size and type of battery, with the code differing depending on the battery construction specification. There are three different specifications in the world that regulate battery size, power, and performance: European (EN), Japanese (JIS), and American (BCI).
Every UK car battery has a three-digit code; you may be able to find it on your current battery or in your car's manual. If you already know your battery's three-digit code, take a look at some of our most popular below. 017 Car Batteries 019 Car Batteries 063 Car Batteries 500A Car Batteries 75B Car Batteries 110 Car Batteries
The complete nomenclature for a battery specifies size, chemistry, terminal arrangement, and special characteristics. The same physically interchangeable cell size or battery size may have widely different characteristics; physical interchangeability is not the sole factor in substituting a battery.
European standard batteries use codes that are five digits long. One comes from the older coding according to the German DIN standard, and the other is the newer coding according to the European Union (EN) standard.
Battery date codes are typically stamped on the top or side of the battery. The code consists of a letter and a number. The letter represents the month the battery was manufactured, while the number represents the year. For example, if you see a code that reads “A17,” the “A” represents January, and the “17” represents 2017.
UK Vehicle Battery Codes provide vital information about the battery's type, size, and capacity. Each segment of the code has a distinct meaning: Battery Type: This indicates the specific function and technology of the battery.