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13.07.2019

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The battery is the most important and essential unit for a car. The battery life, on average, is 4-7 years, so that in the end, every motorist is faced with the task of choosing a new "battery".

In this material we will talk about the types, types and categories of batteries, their main characteristics. We will also share useful tips by choosing a battery and consider the best car batteries available for purchase at Russian market.

Battery types by connection: "Asians" and "Europeans"

There are car batteries of Asian and European types. Consider the main differences:

in batteries European type terminals are in recesses top cover body (flush). In Asian batteries - on the surface. The dimensions of the terminals, however, are also different:

V European cars The "positive" terminal is 19.5 mm thick, the negative one is 17.9 mm.
in Asian cars, these dimensions are 12.7 mm and 11.1 mm, respectively.

As a result, sometimes motorists tighten or change "terminals" (clamps) or wires in order to install the wrong battery in their car.

By length and height European batteries usually a little more Asian. However, the landing niches of many cars allow you to accommodate different types of batteries.
However, the most important differences between "Asians" and "Europeans" are in the charging parameters: pulsed - for Asian and progressive - for European batteries;
According to the location of the "plus" and "minus": manufacturers offer to choose on their own: many models are produced simultaneously with both direct polarity (plus - on the left) and reverse (plus - on the right)
According to the type of fastening seat: with special mounting sides at the bottom of the "Europeans" and with a strap on top of the "Asians".

Today, on the Russian market, unfortunately, many fake batteries of well-known European trademarks, which clearly does not benefit the name of a brand that has been proven over the years. But as an intermediate result, it is worth noting that it will be quite correct to buy a new battery that matches in size, polarity and terminals with what is offered with the car from the factory.

For a complete "immersion" in the topic, one cannot fail to mention the "Americans": unlike all the above-mentioned battery differences, the American battery terminals are located not on top, but on the side. But the rarity of this type of batteries on domestic market allows this type to simply skip. A american cars in the process of localization for a specific market, they “acquire” one of the above standards.

The main types of car batteries

conventional / calcium (Ca / Ca);
silver-calcium (Ca/Ag);
EFB batteries;
AGM batteries (as well as their subspecies - helium - GEL).

Let's look at each subspecies in more detail:

Calcium batteries – rechargeable batteries with durable lead plates doped with calcium. They are usually endowed with protection against overcharging, they serve for a long time, have a low corrosion rate, and slow down the process of water electrolysis. Negative sides such batteries also have: they are sensitive to deep charges / discharges to zero, they are not recommended for urban driving in low gears.

Silver-calcium batteries- in everyday life - "silver". A fairly rare species used in some new car models with good electronics. They have the "pluses" of calcium, but they quickly sit down if, for example, the driver left the dimensions on. They have a smaller operating temperature range than the following types of batteries.

EFB batteries(Enhanced Flooded Battery - "improved liquid-filled battery") are designed for modern machines with start-stop mode, with many control electronics. EFB Technology contributes to a strong starting current when the engine is turned on and copes well with a lot of electronics on board, does not impair the performance of sound amplifiers in the car's audio system.

The plates in such batteries are made of especially thick lead, they are protected from the effects of sulfates. Each plate is located in its own battery compartment, and is surrounded by liquid electrolyte.

With a deep discharge, such a battery can be recharged to almost 100% without losing resources, as happens in the above types of batteries. EFB batteries are characterized by high starting current and a wide operating temperature range: from -50°C to +60°C; liquid electrolyte does not evaporate, numerous charge-discharge cycles do not affect the operation of such a battery.

AGM batteries / gel(GEL) - batteries with not a liquid electrolyte, but AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) soaked into glass fiber, filled with a jelly-like acid solution (GEL). The main advantages of these types of batteries:

high current conductivity;
long charge;
resistance to low and high temperatures;
tightness;
shockproof qualities;
usually with anti-corrosion terminals.

Such batteries are recommended for cars with "advanced" and. Support "start-stop", withstand repeated charging and discharging; have a high starting current, strong traction current, are not afraid of deep discharges. They tolerate off-road driving well - they are resistant to vibration. Main disadvantage- price.

Important Notes on Battery Costs

At a cost, all auto-batteries can be easily divided by composition:

EFB batteries are more expensive than calcium
AGM batteries are more expensive than EFB batteries,
gel batteries are the most expensive.

In addition to the above classifications, there are three categories of batteries by the number of "interventions" in them:

Serviced Batteries: today, these grease-coated ebonite batteries are a thing of the past. These are low-strength batteries, which, however, are subject to repair. When the plates are shorted inside such a battery, they must be replaced. There are newer models in this category (Sb/Ca), which require pouring distilled water into the plastic case when the electrolyte level drops. Recommended for used cars.
Maintenance free: are not repairable and are subject to complete replacement even with a decrease in the electrolyte level, and, moreover, with its physical leakage. Many cars from the assembly line are equipped with just such batteries. Inexperienced driver it is better to buy such a battery if you need a replacement. Today they are the most common.
Low-maintenance- These are cheaper batteries, but they last a long time. Require regular checking of electrolyte levels.

When does the battery need to be replaced?

1) When it does not hold a charge (especially if you know that it has been charged to 100% recently).

2) When the battery noticeably loses capacity (degrades). Some of the cells in this case lose their charge-discharge properties, which leads to a decrease in the total capacity of the battery. This happens more often during the cold season.

3) If the battery leaked as a result of technical (physical) damage.

"Garage experts" quite unanimously say that only the native battery from the factory "goes" most honestly: 5-6 years. Purchased new ones often do not serve a similar period - in fact best case 5 years.

What should you know when choosing a new battery?

1) Terminal arrangement;

2) Dimensions (whether they correspond to the seat in your car);

3) Rated capacity, A/h;

4) The value of the starting current.

Some of the parameters above are "constants" specific car mobile (dimensions, polarity), part can vary within narrow limits. For example, the battery capacity should not be chosen “for growth” - a regular generator simply will not be able to fully charge big battery, which will eventually lead to the premature "death" of the latter. A small capacity simply will not "cope" with the specific tasks of a particular car. Finally, the parameter with which you can “experiment” quite confidently is the value of the starting current (aka “starting current”), which is especially important at a time when the starter turns the motor before starting. Obviously, the larger the value, the longer it will take to “turn” the motor, which in turn is relevant for winter conditions operation.

Read about the battery parameters in the owner's manual for your car.
Explore manufacturers' catalogs online, read reviews.
If you are completely satisfied with the original battery, try to purchase the same one.
Take into account the above technical indicators.
If you live in the northern region, the starting current of your battery should not be less than 600 A.
The battery capacity should not exceed the capacity recommended by the manufacturer of your car. "Reserve" can be within + 10-15% of the passport capacity.
Battery dimensions, lead pins and their polarity - important point when choosing a battery. The battery you buy must match both in design and polarity.
In addition to point 7: observing the marked points, the length of the standard wire and the fastening of the terminal will correspond to the dimensions of the new battery.
It is better to buy a battery already filled with electrolyte by the manufacturer. It's also easier to check. A detailed inspection of the cover, housing, terminals and labels is necessary here. Beware of fakes (if possible), dents and cracks on the body (must be inspected).
If the battery has electrolyte filler plugs, check its level and density (not less than 1.25 g/cm 3), as well as the open circuit voltage at the poles / output terminals (not less than 12.5 V). This voltage should be maintained for 10 seconds.
Use load fork to check the voltage of the battery in the store.
The electrolyte level should be 1-1.5 cm above the top edge of the battery plates.
Check the date of manufacture of the selected battery. The service life begins from the moment the electrolyte is filled, and serves new battery usually 3-5 years. For this reason, it is definitely not worth taking a “stale” product, even if its storage conditions were ideal.
After testing the battery, ask the seller to enter the results into warranty card.
Ask the store for a quality certificate for the product, check the warranty card and check.

Review of the best car batteries according to owner reviews

Calcium batteries

Varta Blue Dynamic D24

lead acid maintenance-free battery starter type. Sufficiently hardy at low temperatures. Motorists point out that last years There are many counterfeits of Varta on the market. It is recommended to buy only from authorized dealers.

Characteristics:

Form factor: European;
Polarity: + right;
Voltage: 12V;
Battery capacity: 60 Ah;
Starting current: 540 A;
Dimensions (l×w×h): 242×175×190 mm;
Weight: 15 kg.

Advantages:

optimal cost;
high starting current;
tightness;
reliability;
there is a carrying handle;
withstands low temperatures.

Flaws:

average service life - about 3 years;
fakes are very common.

MUTLU Calcium Silver

Lead-acid batteries are not only suitable for passenger car- it will cope with a truck or minibus, as it has many modifications. The polarity of the battery of this brand depends on the modification. Silver-plated plates reduce the likelihood of corrosion and short circuits.

For passenger cars, they usually purchase MUTLU Calcium Silver 60 Ah.

A quality model from a Turkish manufacturer.

Characteristics:

Form factor: European;
Terminals: Conical (Euro), with standard placement;
Voltage: 12V;
Battery capacity: 55-135 Ah;
Starting current: 250-920 A.

Advantages:

inexpensive;
reliable and durable;
unattended;
good autostart;
high starting current;
long service life (about 5 years);
works normally in the winter season;
carrying handle;
there is a charge indicator;
gifts are possible when buying from a dealer.

Flaws:

there are fakes;
inconvenient terminal protection covers.

Bosch S4004

Lead-acid maintenance-free car battery. The original versions from Bosch are distinguished by durability and quality. The presence of silver-plated plates increases the life of this battery. Many motorists, unfortunately, have purchased fakes of this model, so it is strongly recommended to buy batteries only from an authorized distributor who has permission from the manufacturer and a quality certificate.

Characteristics:

Form factor: European;
Terminals: Conical (Euro), with standard placement;
Polarity: + right;
Voltage: 12V;
Battery capacity: 60 Ah;
Starting current: 540 A;
Dimensions (l×w×h): 242×175×175 mm;
Weight: 14.45 kg.

Advantages:

durable case;
reliability and durability (for original models);
silver-plated plates (low degree of corrosion).

Flaws:

does not like severe frosts;
many fakes.

EFB batteries

AlphaLine EFB

Maintenance-free battery of an improved type, applicable for modern cars with start-stop mode, from Korean manufacturer. Attracts by the ratio of cost and quality, trouble-free operation on board a car with advanced electronics.

Characteristics:

Form factor: European;
Terminals: thick, with standard placement;
Polarity: + right;
Voltage: 12V;
Battery capacity: 45, 65, 95 Ah;
Starting current: 460-900 A;
Dimensions (l×w×h): 232×127×220 mm - 353×175×190 mm

Advantages:

quality;
high starting current;
the presence of a charge indicator;
compactness;
there is a carrying handle;
manufacturer's warranty - 36 months.

Flaws:

expensive;
due to height, not suitable for all cars;
check the dimensions of the landing socket before buying.

Maintenance-free battery for cars with start-stop mode. With a high starting current (580 A), it does not damage the car's electronics and provides normal work audio systems and other devices. Production - Slovenia. This plant produces standard batteries for commercial vehicles brands Citroen, Peugeot.

Characteristics:

Form factor: European;
Terminals: cone (Euro), with standard placement (recessed);
Polarity: + right;
Voltage: 12V;
Battery capacity: 60, 70, 90 Ah;
Starting current: 580 A;
Dimensions (L × W × H): 242 × 175 × 190 mm - 353 × 175 × 190 mm.

Advantages:

for "start-stop";
endurance;
high starting current;
not afraid of deep discharge;
there is a charge indicator.

Flaws:

high price;
more suitable for European cars.

Moll Start-Stop

One more is enough good option maintenance-free battery For modern car European type. It has several modifications, with a minimum battery capacity of 65 Ah. From previous models has a very high starting current - 680 A and an increased number of charge-discharge cycles. A very durable battery. Country of origin - Germany.

Characteristics:

Form factor: European;
Terminals: Conical (Euro), with standard placement;
Polarity: + right;
Voltage: 12V;
Battery capacity: 65-95 Ah;
Starting current: 680-900 A;
Dimensions (L × W × H): 278 × 175 × 175 mm - 353 × 175 × 190 mm.

Advantages:

durability;
high starting current;
charge indicator;
manufacturer's warranty - 40 months.

Flaws:

high price;
long body.

AGM (gel)

Moll Start-Stop Plus

Absorbed maintenance-free battery, supporting the "start-stop" mode, made in Germany. Absorbed electrolyte (AGM) ensures battery longevity and high starting current. It behaves well in frost, the electrolyte does not boil at high temperatures.

The traditional annual examination of batteries this time has an oriental flavor: we tested batteries for Korean, Japanese and other cars of Asian origin.

No fundamental difference between batteries for "Asians" and "Europeans" no. In fact, the same lead bathed in acid. "Asian" only gives out a design with protruding terminals. In the "Europeans" they seem to be buried in the body. And the proportions are slightly different: "Asian", ceteris paribus, is usually a little shorter and narrower, but at the same time somewhat higher.

For examination, we selected "Asians", united by the D23 standard size. The letter D denotes a group of batteries about 170 mm wide and 200 mm high, and the index 23 is the approximate length of the battery in centimeters. Batteries of this type are not as widely represented in our country as the classic "Europeans", but at the same time they are very popular. They are installed on super-popular subcompacts Kia Rio And Hyundai Solaris, as well as other Kia models, Hyundai, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and others. Note that some of the batteries are designed for fastening not with a clamping bar through the top, but for the tide of the case at the very bottom of the battery. In most cases, these lugs do not prevent installation in vehicles designed for top-bar mounting.

Two batteries of the same manufacturer and different "nationality" ("European" did not participate in our examination). If instead of “European” you install “Asian”, check ten times if the protruding terminals of the hood touch it! The consequences can be extremely unpleasant.

HOW TO CHOOSE A BATTERY?

Dimensions. You need to buy a battery that will certainly fit on regular place- under the hood, in the trunk or under the floor. It's a shame when buying a mistake by a centimeter.

Polarity. The easiest way is to look at the old battery and clarify where it has a “plus” and where it has a “minus”. Terminals on "Europeans" and "Asians" can differ in both shape and location. On most cars, it will not be possible to place a battery with an abnormal polarity, since there will not be enough wires.

Price. The brand usually determines the price. The declared electrical parameters - current and capacity - depend on the dimensions. Ignore advisers who say something about the undesirability of "excessive" currents or ampere hours. They didn't do well in school.

Have you chosen? The battery must be fully charged before being installed on the machine. For those who do not realize the need for this stage, we suggest that you study our table, where in the column "Reserve capacity" the parameters of the batteries at the time of sale are given in brackets. You can't call them fully charged.

We install the purchase in place. Bon Voyage!

BASIC UNITS USED IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

In volts (V), the voltage U is measured.

In amperes (A), the current I is measured.

In ohms (Ohm), the resistance R is measured. 1 V \u003d 1 Ah 1 Ohm.

Watts (W) measure power R.

Joules (J) measure energy W. In addition, it is often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).

P=U-I W=Ult

1 W = 1 V x 1 A = 1 J/s = 1 N m/s =

1 J = 1 V x 1 A x 1 s = 1 W x 1 s = 1 N m

1 kg m2/s = 0.00028 kWh 1 kWh = 1000 W x 3600 s = 3600 kJ

In coulombs (C) measure the charge q. In addition, it is often measured in ampere-hours (Ah)*. 1 ampere-hour is an electric charge that passes through the cross section of the conductor for one hour in the presence of a current of 1 A in it.

1 Cl \u003d 1 A x 1 s

1 Ah = 3600 C

*Battery capacity is also indirectly estimated in ampere-hours, but this estimate is incorrect.

We collected 14 batteries. We tried not to involve completely unknown players. The most expensive battery in our sample is the Korean Rocket. A deafening 9,000 rubles had to be paid because it was precisely this price that the official Kia dealer had broken. The cheapest is the domestic Tyumen Battery 6CT-60L Asia for 3150 rubles.

PLACEMENT METHOD IN THE 2017 TESTS

In tests of each type, we assigned the best and worst results, respectively, 5 points and 1 point. All other participants received intermediate points proportional to the position they took between the leader and the outsider. For example, if when freezing reserve capacity the leader showed the result of 128 minutes, and the outsider - 88 minutes, then the participant with the result of 96 minutes received 1.80 points. And so, for tests of all five types. If the battery failed in certain tests, it received 0 points. The final score is the arithmetic mean of five intermediate marks. The "price / quality" parameter is for reference only, since the price of batteries is highly dependent on the place of purchase and can vary significantly in different outlets. It was not taken into account in the distribution of seats.

Of course, prices can vary greatly in different outlets: the same “Siberian” costs less than 2,000 rubles in a factory store. It is for this reason that we decided not to take into account the price of batteries when allocating places - the "price / quality" parameter is purely for reference.

All purchased batteries are under warranty. But for the battery, the terms “new” and “warranty”, alas, are not synonymous. Therefore, one should not be surprised that when measuring the reserve capacity of batteries in the delivered state, the results are always so different that it is immediately clear who and how much was lying in the warehouse. But for the seller, everything that is on the shelf is new: he only puts a seal and the date of sale.

MAIN CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING BATTERY QUALITY

Reserve capacity . Shows how long the car will last with all the energy consumers on (headlights, audio system, windshield wipers), if its alternator has deteriorated. Measured in minutes. The higher the score, the better.

® Best result : Medalist, 128 minutes.

Reduced starting energy with declared current . Characterizes the energy of the battery in the starting mode. It is measured in kilojoules. The higher the score, the better.

Reduced single current starting energy at -18 °C. Allows you to compare the current characteristics of all batteries under the same conditions, regardless of their passport data. It is measured in kilojoules. The higher the score, the better.

Reduced single current starting energy at -29 °С. Similar to previous tests, except temperature: -29°C instead of -18°C. It is measured in kilojoules. The higher the score, the better.

Receiving a charge at a constant external voltage . Indicates the ability of the battery to recover after deep discharge.

Note. The measurements were carried out by specialists from the NIITs AT 3 of the Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Russia. The test results refer to a specific sample of batteries and cannot be used as a characteristic of all products of the same name as a whole.

Test results Behind the wheel 2017

14th place: Globatt, Country not specified (Bangladesh, note by the editors of the portal).

Perhaps, in greenhouse conditions, the battery would have behaved better, but in the cold it became ill. Current at -18 ° C, it gives out the worst. And at -29 ° C, the poor fellow simply died: the voltage at the terminals quickly dropped below 6 V - a failure. The country of origin is not specified, there is only a reference to some "German technology".

13th place: Rocket, Korea.

An expensive battery was bought solely because it was sold by official dealer Kia. I still feel sorry for the money: the lowest reserve capacity, extremely weak results at -29 ° C, complete failure in terms of price and quality ratio.

12th place: Solite, Korea.

The mass of the battery is suspiciously small - the winners are several kilograms heavier! This led to skepticism. And so it happened: the product passed all the tests, but at no stage did it score even three points out of five possible. Weak result.

11th place: Banner Power Bull, Austria.

The Austrian brand is usually unlucky in our tests. There are no failures, but it is far from the stars. This time, let's note only a good reserve capacity (more than 100 minutes) and ... And that's it, probably. At -29 ° C, the battery barely managed, it takes a charge worse than others, and the price is far from attractive.

10th place: Moll, Germany.

Why pay that kind of money? Only Rocket is more expensive in our sample. In no test, the battery did not even score three points. And if you take into account the price when arranging places, then you get the third place from the end.

9th place: Titan Asia Standard, Russia

The Russian battery delivered the promised current well at -18 °C: the sixth result in our sample. This is what allowed him to take ninth place. All other results are below 2 points.

8th place: Westa, Korea.

Eye of charge in the second bank

"Korean" showed the sixth result in terms of reserve capacity and declared current at -18 °C. General level average.

7th place: Bosch, Germany.

The Bosch battery performed without brilliance. Let us note only the sixth result at -29 °C. The battery takes charge without appetite, which indicates an unimportant ability to recover from a deep discharge. You expect more from a manufacturer with such a big name.

6th place: Tyumenskiy Medved calcium, Russia.

"Sibiryachka" deserved participation in the "flower ceremony" - the sixth result. We especially note the high reserve capacity - the second indicator among all participants.

5th place: Yokohama Platinum, country not specified.

The battery came fourth in the reserve capacity test and in the discharge energy measurements at -29°C.

In terms of reserve capacity - the fifth result. In general, very good.

4th place: Varta Blue Dynamic, Germany.

The battery won the competition in receiving the charge current, in other nominations it performed as expected. In general, the battery has confirmed compliance with the big name.

3rd place: Amirican, Korea.

The second result at -29 °C commands respect. We also note a good reserve capacity. Recommended.

2nd place: Tyumen Battery, Russia

The battery once again confirmed the status of the best Russian battery. In terms of price-quality ratio, the product even turned out to be the best. We note the second result in the issuance of cold scrolling current at -18 ° C, as well as the third result at -29 ° C and in terms of reserve capacity. Recommended!

1 place: Medalist, Korea.

The Korean battery remembered the past and again won the competition with a large margin, winning in four out of five nominations. In terms of outstanding value for money, it was second only to the domestic Tyumen Battery 6CT-60L Asia. Recommended!

Before choosing a device, it is always necessary to know for sure the placement of the terminals. It is also worth looking at how and where the so-called current wires are located in the car. If they have a limited length, and your choice falls on a device with a reverse phase arrangement, then you will not be able to connect it, but simply lose time. Therefore, in order for you to be able to make a choice, the text below presents the top car batteries. A similar rating of battery manufacturers and the main characteristics of each brand presented will help you purchase correct device which you can use for a long time.

What brand of device is better to buy?

If you entrusted the device for your car to an inexperienced master or tried to fix it yourself without the appropriate skills, this can lead to disastrous consequences. However, the leading reason that there is a moment of failure of your accessory can also be the banal wear of the plates (if this is meant, for example, the lead-acid brand of the unit) and a number of other reasons beyond your control. And if you are interested in the best batteries for cars, first you need to familiarize yourself with all brands of such devices.
As for models that are installed on modern machines, then there are only three varieties, namely:

Everyone knows that contains pigs and acid. The scheme of his work is very easy to understand even for someone who is far from technology and electricians. In "Banks" (that's what they call the tanks for placing plates in them), interconnected, contains a liquid (an acidic substance or an electrolyte). Complete sets of this type serve for more than a year and, which is typical, without bringing unpleasant troubles to the owners vehicle;

Helium. The only difference is in the filler and its structure. Those. such details are filled special material, which will not spill when lifting the car or in other situations;

An important aspect is the rating of batteries for cars. After all, a lot of people trust just such a list! And as for today’s “hero of the program”, namely the rating of car batteries 2017, we can certainly say that this list contains the most sought-after “representatives”.

The tenth line is occupied by the AGM “Banner Running Bull” system. This is not to say that this is just an ideal car, but it has its positive features. Pros: very good current output in heat. Negative: the manufacturer had to mark “helium” on the package, so that it would be clear why such a price for the product and this would affect the place in the rating.

Number 9 is occupied by the Tudor AGM device. The device is considered to be one of the most expensive of its kind. Since it tends to quickly sit down, it is impossible to single it out unambiguously. Therefore, this type of device has a very extraordinary character;

The eighth place is occupied by the battery AGM “Kainar Bars Premium 55 Ah”. This battery is quite inexpensive, and quite meets your expectations. It also has a good starter current;

In seventh place is AGM “Bosch 5951”. The only thing that confuses when buying this battery is its capacity of only 56 Ah. But there is always positive traits such as long-term discharge resistance. But still, this device rightfully takes its place among the models that want to top the chart called " Best car battery 2017";

The sixth place is occupied by the Lead-acid “Tornado 55 Ah” battery. This device has the most reasonable price and is quite true, it will not bring you unexpected surprises (if you read the instructions). The disadvantages are that it quickly sits down at low temperatures, is also sensitive to deep discharge;

In fifth place is the lead-acid battery “TYUMEN BATTERY STANDARD”.

Advantages: low, reasonable price, high starting current. The disadvantage is considered to be high sensitivity to a very deep discharge;

Fourth place - Lead-acid “Beast (ZV) 55AZ” battery. This device is very powerful, beautiful and modern design, against its background, the rest fade, it also has a very convenient carrying handle. The only thing that scares is his price, if it corresponded to reality, he would have achieved more;

The third place is occupied by the lead-acid battery “Aktekh (AT) 55A3”. The disadvantage of this device is its sprint nature. In such a device, you can easily unscrew the plugs, built-in hydrometer;

The second place in the ranking belongs to the Lead-acid “Mutlu Silver Evolution 55 (450)” battery. The device does not have access to filler plugs, and therefore the owner checks the battery charge through a special peephole. And it is precisely because of its capabilities that this unit can claim the title of "best car battery in 2017";

Ranking Winner best batteries for cars 2017” occupies Gel battery “Optima Yellow Top 55 Ah”. The starter current, which reaches a value of 765A, unattainable for other types of batteries, makes this battery unique. The Yellow Top series battery is very often used as an element of powerful audio systems, because it is capable of delivering very high power quickly.

And so the winner of the Top Car Batteries in 2017 was “Optima Yellow Top 55 Ah”. It is he who, according to people, deserves attention and deserves to be used for many years. In general, the battery rating for cars in 2017 showed that on consumer market you can buy high-quality and reliable devices.

The heart of the car is undoubtedly the engine, but no matter how powerful the engine is, it is impossible to start moving without a battery, so you need to choose the battery carefully. The modern market for auto parts and accessories is crowded, so choose good device difficult, but the rating of car batteries 2017 can help in this difficult issue. When compiling it, we took into account both the opinion of experts and best experts– motorists who have experienced all the advantages and disadvantages of batteries in their cars.

Types of batteries and battery rating

Compiling the rating of car batteries (batteries) 2017, we paid attention only to devices that are in great demand among buyers, and despite the fact that several types of batteries are produced today, time-tested lead-acid batteries are the most in demand. It was them that we included in the rating of batteries for a car in 2017, although manufacturers offer gel devices and batteries made according to innovative technology AGM. Exactly lead acid batteries today they occupy a large part of the market, and if you don’t want to experiment either, get acquainted with the rating of car batteries:

Today, many companies can lead the rating of battery manufacturers, but we are more interested in the question of which model is included in the top car batteries. In our case, the well-deserved fifth place was taken by the Tornado 55 A / h battery, manufactured in Russia. Its main advantage is low price, while it should be noted that in the cold, Kursk batteries do not behave in the best way, moreover, it is not advisable to often completely discharge it.

The battery rating for cars continues with the TYUMEN BATTERY STANDARD device, the production of which is established in Siberia, so the battery perfectly tolerates frosts and is able to start your car even if you poured the “wrong” oil into it. The disadvantages of the device include poor tolerance of deep discharge. The price of the product is also affordable and deserves attention, and with proper operation, it will last a long time.

The Russian Beast (ZV) 55AZ also claimed the title of the best car battery of 2017, having best performance starter current, thanks to which it helps to accelerate the rotation of the starter even in the most severe frost. At the same time, it has a good design solution, which also affects the increase in the number of sales, although in our case, external gloss should not be of particular interest.

The list of the best batteries for cars is continued by another "Russian" - Aktekh (AT) 55A3, manufactured in Irkutsk. Like all "Siberians", it is ideal for operation at low temperatures. A significant disadvantage product is considered to have a shorter service life - giving high current, it exhausts its capacity earlier.

The best car battery, to our disappointment, is made in Turkey. We are talking about the battery model Mutlu Silver Evolution 55 (450), which has maximum resource, which is associated with the use of advanced technology for the production of plates. Due to this, the self-discharge of the device is reduced, and its reliability also allowed it to lead the rating of the best batteries for cars in 2017, because without having “outstanding” performance, the device lasts a long time. It is worth noting that the owner does not have access to filler plugs (the so-called maintenance-free battery), meanwhile, it is very simple to control the degree of charge.

Tests are great way determine which car battery is the best for your vehicle. You'll know exactly which model to go to the store for when it's time to get a new one. car battery. To make life easier for car enthusiasts, the experts of Za Rulem magazine published a rating of batteries for a car after comparing 6 models of imported and domestic car batteries of 2018 and 2019.

reserve battery capacity;
reduced starting energy by the declared and unified current;
reduced starting energy with a single current at very low temperatures (minus 29ºC);
receiving a charge at a constant external voltage.

Best Battery #1. Tyumen Battery Premium

Price - from 3930 rubles.
Country of origin: Russia.
Capacity - 64 Ah.
Current - 590 A.

Excellent quality for low price- this is about the winner of the battery hit parade. This battery is serviced, which allows you to monitor its performance and regulate it. With proper care, the battery will last up to 6-7 years. In tests "Behind the Wheel" Tyumen Battery Premium showed top scores for all selection criteria. The only negative is that it is not easy to find on sale, often only available on pre-order. Also, due to the popularity of this auto product, it is often counterfeited.

Battery #2. Topla

Price - from 4550 rubles.
Capacity - 66 A / h.
Current - 620 A.

Topla passed almost all tests with silver, showing a slightly worse result in a frost of minus 29 degrees. Heat up to plus 60 degrees is also uneasy for the battery, as the manufacturer assures.

No. 3. Exide Premium

Price - from 4150 rubles.
Country of origin: not specified.
Capacity - 64 Ah.
Current - 640 A.

The largest declared current and the second place in terms of frost resistance. In other tests, the Exide Premium battery was also among the leaders.

No. 4. Tyumen bear

Price - from 3700 rubles.
Country of origin: Russia.
Capacity - 62 A / h.
The declared current is 560 A.

Another great Russian model in the ranking of the best batteries, ranked third in terms of price to quality ratio. Among the advantages, in addition to the inexpensive price, there is also a long service life, as well as resistance to frost (one of the reviews said that the car with the Bear started up at 36 degrees below zero). Among the shortcomings, one of the users noted self-discharge, and the other - bright design, since the intense yellow square in place of the "standard" dark battery looks unusual.

Battery #5. Beast

Price - from 4150 rubles.
Country of origin: Russia.
Capacity - 60 A / h.
Current - 600 A.

The title did not deceive. This battery is truly a beast, powerful, unpretentious and withstanding heavy loads, be it a subwoofer, heated seats or rear window. He took second place in the "price / quality" parameter, third place in a single current and fifth place in all tests.

No. 6. Titan Euro Silver

Price - from 4620 rubles.
Country of origin: Russia.
Capacity - 61 Ah.
Current - 620 A.

One of the best batteries of 2018, remains in demand in 2019. He has a good, and most importantly, confirmed declared current. In the cold, it showed itself a little worse than the batteries that took numbers from 5 to 1, but in general, the testers were satisfied with it.

Battery #7. Bosch

Price - from 5200 rubles.
Country of origin: Germany.
Capacity - 63 A / h.
Current - 610 A.

Car product from eminent brand took the third place in terms of the declared current and the ninth in terms of "price and quality". This battery is calcium and, like its "colleagues", does not tolerate strong discharge. If you discharge it to zero a couple of times, then the capacity can decrease three times.

No. 8. Mutlu Silver Evolution

Price - from 4050 rubles.
Country of origin: Türkiye.
Capacity - 63 A / h.
Current - 550 A.

The price of this maintenance-free battery is overpriced, with average parameters. Testers rated this sample for a solid C grade.

No. 9. VARTA Blue Dynamic

Price - from 4150 rubles.
Country of origin: not specified
Capacity - 60 A / h.
Current - 540 A.

Although the battery passed the tests, its unstable results in terms of estimated parameters forced the experts to place the experimental sample in the "far corner" of the rating. But in user reviews on various specialized sites, the battery was praised for its durability (it lasts up to 7 years) and resistance to severe frosts (from -25 to -42ºC).

No. 10. AKOM

Price - from 4290 rubles.
Country of origin: Russia
Capacity - 62 A / h.
The declared current is 540 A.

An unexpected battery death at -29 degrees robbed it of its chance to rise above the tenth position in the 2018-2019 car battery rankings.