Battery Brands
The Best Car Battery Brands in the UK (2026)
Bosch, Varta, Yuasa, Exide, Drivetec — which to choose, and which is OE on your car.
7 min read · 30 January 2026
Varta
OE supplier to BMW, Audi, Mercedes and VW. The Silver Dynamic AGM is the highest-rated start-stop battery on the UK market.
Bosch
Manufactured by the same parent as Varta (Clarios). The S5 and S6 AGM ranges are essentially interchangeable with Varta equivalents.
Yuasa
OE supplier to Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Lexus. The YBX5000 AGM range performs exceptionally well in cold UK winters.
Exide
OE on Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Peugeot and Citroën. The EA AGM range is excellent value and fully start-stop compatible.
Drivetec
Manufactured to full DIN spec in European OE-grade plants. Our recommended value option for fleet and taxi operators.