Varta E11 · 74Ah 12V 680A · petrol and diesel passenger vehicles

In short: In a nutshell: Varta E11, a battery for cars and vans, rated 74Ah 12V 680A. Owners usually check three things first: size, terminal side and starting power.

Varta E11 for cars and vans

Some drivers know their battery only as the Varta E11 written on an old invoice, and that is enough. Rated 74Ah, there is enough reserve for the alarm, the clock and the odd evening with the radio on. Plenty of drivers buy batteries online now that every figure is shown up front.

74Ah is right in the usual range for cars and vans.

Make sure it fits your vehicle or equipment

• ✓ As a lead-acid battery it needs matching charge settings in the alternator, charger or solar regulator.
• ✓ Will it fit? The Varta E11 measures 278 × 175 × 190 mm, so compare length first, then width, then height with the lid or bonnet closed.
• ✓ Orientation matters: positive on the right-hand side on this model. Stand facing the long side with the terminals nearest you to compare.

Specifications table

Questions and answers

lead-acid: how it works

Liquid acid in a flooded battery moves freely. Lead-acid suits cars and vans where simplicity and value count. Clean white deposits off the terminals with a little bicarbonate solution.

Same size and layout

Cannot find the Varta E11 you want? These share the same size and terminal layout.

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Installation and maintenance tips

Heavy rain and wipers, lights and demisters all running ask a lot of a small battery. Tighten the hold-down clamp so the battery cannot rock on bumpy roads. Headlights that dim when the engine idles often point to a battery that has lost capacity.