In short: Put simply: Varta LA210, rated 210Ah 12V 1200A, sold for boats and motorhomes. Compare the code on your old battery with LA210 before ordering.
Buying the Varta LA210 online
Narrowboats and fishing boats sometimes carry a Varta LA210 too. Leisure batteries are judged on capacity and recovery more than on cranking. Comparing capacity and weight on screen beats guessing in a chandlery.
Rated 210Ah, it offers more capacity than the typical battery for boats and motorhomes.
12VNominal voltage
210AhAmp-hours at C20
1200ACold cranking current (EN)
Five checks for a perfect fit
- ✓ Cranking power on cold mornings: 1200A. Big engines in harsh winters call for a generous figure.
- ✓ Built with AGM technology: if your vehicle or system was set up for another chemistry, check the charging settings first.
- ✓ Grab a tape measure: 518 × 276 × 242 mm is what this case needs.
Specifications table
MakeVarta
ReferenceLA210
RangeVARTA Professional Dual Purpose AGM
Suitsboats and motorhomes
Nominal voltage12V
Amp-hours at C20210Ah
Cold cranking current (EN)1200A
ChemistryAGM
Outer measurements518 × 276 × 242 mm
Battery weight61.3 kg
Layout code3
EAN barcode4016987167021
Your questions answered
Is this enough battery for a cold start?
Look at your old label: if it shows 210Ah or less and 1200A or less, this battery covers it.
Is the Varta LA210 suitable for a 12V system?
It is a 12V battery with a capacity of 210Ah. In banks of several units, connect only identical batteries bought at the same time.
What kind of technology does the Varta LA210 use?
Being a AGM battery, it needs charging voltages suited to that chemistry. Smart chargers with a selectable mode take care of this automatically.
Which product line does the Varta LA210 belong to?
This reference sits within VARTA Professional Dual Purpose AGM. Browse the brand page to see the neighbouring sizes of the same range.
Care tips for AGM batteries
Picture a sponge holding the acid: that is roughly how an AGM cell works. Glass-mat batteries shrug off vibration, which is why bikes and boats use them so often. Recharge an AGM battery promptly after deep use.
Alternatives that fit the same space
Cannot find the Varta LA210 you want? These share the same size and terminal layout.
Exide ES2400Q-Battery 12SEM-225Exide ET1600Varta LFD230Exide EP2100
Explore more
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.
Using it day to day: practical tips
Long-weekend sailors often run the fridge and nav lights all night. Ventilate the battery locker, even with sealed batteries. Swollen cases call for immediate replacement.
