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MADE TO POWER xEVs. MADE TO MOVE YOUR FUTURE.

The VARTA® AGM portfolio by Clarios for Start-Stop now ready for xEV. #MadeForYourFuture

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GET READY FOR THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY

By 2030 more than 50% of all new registrations will be electric and hybrid vehicles. All of them, however, still require a 12V battery along with the high-voltage lithium-ion battery. The VARTA® AGM portfolio for xEVs with its advanced low-voltage batteries is here to fulfil the demand for a reliable, stable and powerful 12V battery that satisfies all today’s and tomorrow’s electric vehicle needs. Made to move your future!


By 2025, there will be twice the number of hybrid and electric vehicles on the road.

6 out of 10 new vehicles in Europe are equipped with a Clarios battery.

VARTA® AGM batteries for xEVs provide the best support for crucial safety systems, comfort features and fuel-saving functions.

The VARTA® AGM portfolio for xEVs was developed and tested with the leading car manufacturers.

There is a 12V battery in every electric vehicle

Besides a high-voltage battery, all electric vehicles contain a 12V battery which is increasingly becoming a crucial safety component in the vehicle. Cars from the new generations are often referred to as “apps on wheels” due to them having on average 50 plus units controlled by the control electronics and powered by the 12V battery. As electric vehicles grow and evolve, so do the electrical loads their battery must support to meet customer expectations for safety, comfort and connectivity.

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Essential Functions:

  • Interior Lights
  • Driver Assistance
  • Alarm System
  • Radio/Sound System
  • Navigation System
  • Instruments
  • Door Locking System
  • On-board Computer and Controls

Crucial Safety Features:

  • Windscreen Wipers
  • Power Steering
  • Brakes and Brake Booster

Know what affects your battery’s longevity and performance

As the latest ADAC statistics show, approximately 46% of all car breakdowns are caused by batteries. Every day, drivers face a variety of factors that can stress the conventional batteries beyond their capabilities.

FACTOR 1: LONG DOWN TIMES

The battery must supply energy even when the engine is switched off; this includes alarms, door locks, keyless-go functions and navigation systems.

FACTOR 2: MULTIPLE SHORT TRIPS

Short journeys can put a lot of stress on car batteries. If the car isn't running for long, the battery doesn't get enough chance to recharge; that can compromise its longevity.

FACTOR 3: EXTREME TEMPERATURES

Extreme temperatures can affect the performance of batteries and lead to starting issues. This is attributed to the slower electro-chemical reactions that occur in cold weather, which can strain the battery. Similarly, in hot weather, accelerated self-discharge or corrosion may occur, which can also contribute to battery problems.

Developed and tested with the leading car manufacturers

VARTA® Dynamic AGM – the ideal battery for both electric vehicles and Start-Stop cars

Clarios is the leading expert in battery solutions. Our VARTA® AGM batteries are designed to deliver outstanding reliability, durability and safety, even during the most demanding applications.

OPTIMISED:

VARTA® AGM batteries are designed to handle high-discharge conditions and recover (recharge) from low-charge conditions, supporting reliable operation again and again.

SECURE:

VARTA® AGM batteries can be operated even in a partially charged state without a negative effect on battery life. The large reserves of an AGM battery ensure reliability and mobility for short trips.

RESISTANT:

AGM technology is the most reliable and robust technology among the lead-acid batteries available in the market. It can withstand extreme temperatures in both cold and hot environments.

Learn more about different types of electric vehicles

The term xEV covers electromotive vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles. And even though technology puts more advanced EVs on the road, one thing stays unwavering – all of them require a 12V battery to perform.

Battery EV Diagram

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

A vehicle without an internal combustion engine that is driven purely electrically and has a larger high-voltage Li-Ion battery to store the electrical energy.
Hybrid EV Diagram

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

A vehicle that, in addition to the combustion engine as the main drive, also has an electric motor and a small high-voltage traction battery allowing full electric driving over short distances.
Plug-in Hybrid Diagram

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

An extension of the HEV. This allows the traction battery to also be charged via a charging station or wall box. The high-voltage battery is usually bigger than the HEV's, meaning longer distances can be covered fully electrically.

More and more xEVs are entering the market to support the EU emission targets (CO2 emissions are to be reduced by 55% by 2030) and as the maturity level of xEVs increases, workshops need to be prepared to service those vehicles in the future by offering their customers the right kind of battery to assure constant power supply and the best safety characteristics possible.

The role of the 12V battery in electric vehicles

As a key component of the multi-battery system, VARTA®AGM batteries for xEVs help ensure optimal vehicle performance in every state of driving: from vehicle security and software updates while parked to peak load support while on the road and to powering critical safety functionality in emergency situations when the high-voltage system fails or disconnects.

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF

  • Starts the car by engaging the connectors for the high-voltage battery
  • Keeps key functions operating (entertainment, alarm system, etc.)
  • Powers connected-vehicle technologies (over-the-air updates etc.)
  • Manages the process of safely charging the vehicle

WHEN DRIVING

  • Provides power to support peak loads that exceed DC/DC capability (e.g. electric power steering)

IN CASE OF A SYSTEM FAULT

  • Powers critical safety functions such as the brake booster, power steering or windscreen wipers when the high-voltage system is compromised

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