12VVolts
74AhCapacity (C20)
750AStarting power (EN)
In short: The battery on this page is the Varta E38, aimed at cars and vans. Get the size and terminal side right and you are most of the way there.
Using it day to day: practical tips
Classic cars stored in a garage all winter are famous for flat batteries in spring. Lift the battery straight up, never by the terminals. A rotten-egg smell near the battery points to overcharging.
Varta E38 data sheet
ManufacturerVarta
Model codeE38
SeriesVARTA Dynamic SLI
Suitscars and vans
Volts12V
Capacity (C20)74Ah
Starting power (EN)750A
Battery technologyLead-acid
Dimensions (L × W × H)278 × 175 × 175 mm
Battery weight16.8 kg
Positive terminalpositive on the right-hand side
Barcode4016987167410
Care tips for lead-acid batteries
A classic lead-acid battery has lead plates sitting in liquid sulphuric acid. Trucks and tractors often rely on robust flooded batteries. Pour in only distilled water, and only once the charge has finished.
Same size and layout
Same format, different makers: these alternatives match the Varta E38 in size and layout.
Kronobat MS-74.0Deta DA722Exide EA722Fulmen FA722Kronobat PB-72.0B
Common questions about the Varta E38
Is it easy to buy this battery online?
Search for Varta E38, open the page, check the specifications against your current battery and add it to the basket. Checkout takes a few steps and is completed online.
How do I search for a battery by brand and code?
Use a tape measure and the handbook: the factory fitment listed there tells you which code to search.
How much weight should I expect to lift?
At 16.8 kg, one person can usually manage with care; bigger batteries are easier with two.
How many cold cranking amps does this battery give?
Under the EN test it delivers 750A.
Is the Varta E38 right for you?
Some drivers know their battery only as the Varta E38 written on an old invoice, and that is enough. Outer dimensions come to 278 × 175 × 175 mm, worth checking against your tray before anything else. At baterias.online, every battery sits under its brand and part number, nothing vaguer.
74Ah is right in the usual range for cars and vans. Cold starts are well covered: 750A is above the norm for its class.
More options
Prefer to order now and fit at the weekend? baterias.online makes that easy. Once the battery is in, keep the old one for recycling at an authorised point.
Five checks for a perfect fit
- ✓ Tape measure time: 278 × 175 × 175 mm is the footprint and height of this case. Leave a little clearance for the clamp and the cable lugs.
- ✓ Orientation matters: positive on the right-hand side on this model. Stand facing the long side with the terminals nearest you to compare.
- ✓ Stored energy reserve: 74Ah. Going much lower than your current battery can leave you short on cold mornings or long stops.
