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Group 48 Battery

Aliases: H6 · L3 · DIN 70 · Standard family: BCI/SAE (EN H6)

Direct answer: The Group 48 battery is a BCI/SAE (EN H6)-family group — a 12V lead-acid case of 278 × 175 × 190 mm with SAE post terminals, typically 70 Ah and 700–760 cold cranking amps (SAE J537 (−18°C)).

Quick facts

Identification

Entity type	BatteryGroup
Group name	Group 48
Aliases	H6 / L3 / DIN 70
Standard family	BCI/SAE (EN H6)

Specification

Voltage	12V
Typical capacity	70 Ah
Typical CCA	700–760 A
Dimensions (L×W×H)	278 × 175 × 190 mm
Terminal	SAE post
Typical weight	18–20 kg

Standards & measurement context

Naming standard	BCI/SAE (EN H6)
CCA basis	SAE J537 (−18°C)

The CCA figure is defined by its test standard — values from different standards are not directly interchangeable. Capacity values are typical ranges, not a substitute for a specific battery's datasheet.

Applications

European cars
Mid-size

Technology variants

Flooded / EFB / AGM — see the lead-acid type family for the design trade-offs behind the label.

Equivalent capacity class

~65–75 Ah — other groups in a similar capacity class. This is a capacity comparison, not a physical interchange: dimensions and terminals differ between naming families.

Testing

Relevant methods for this group: CCA testing, capacity testing, load testing — see the testing methods for procedures and standards.

Sources & verification

CCA 700–760 A — SAE J537 (−18°C)

Evidence card — how this entity's data was established

Basis: BCI group reference tables + manufacturer datasheets

BCI Battery Replacement Data Book (group dimensions)
Manufacturer datasheets (Varta, Bosch, Exide, East Penn)

Confidence: High · Last verified: 2026-09

Typical values — specific builds vary by manufacturer within the group envelope.

Last verified: 2026-09

Values are cross-verified typical ranges, not a substitute for a specific battery's datasheet. Return to World Battery Hub.