Varta
Varta G1 · Truck battery 12V 90Ah 540A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-G1 · EAN 4016987128985
Varta G1 (ETN 590 040 054, also written G 1 or 590040054): truck battery with 12 V, 90 Ah and 540 A cold cranking current, measuring 347 × 173 × 234 mm, with the positive terminal on the right. With the positive terminal on the left, the exact counterpart is the Varta G2.
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- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 90Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 540A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 347 × 173 × 234 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
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Who the Varta G1 is for
The Varta G1 turns heavy diesel engines and powers cabs with high consumption. It is built to resist constant vibration and long shifts.
In the Varta catalogue, the G1 belongs to the Promotive HD line. The full range of Varta batteries
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta G1
No other reference in the catalogue fully matches the dimensions and polarity of the G1; you will find the closest ones among our truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries.
Varta G1 vs I18, G2 and I9
The real differences between the G1 and the closest Varta models:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta G1 (this one) | 90 Ah | 540 A | 347 × 173 × 234 | right | 25.2 kg |
| Varta I18 | 110 Ah | 680 A | 349 × 175 × 236 | right | 28.71 kg |
| Varta G2 | 90 Ah | 540 A | 347 × 173 × 234 | left | 25.2 kg |
| Varta I9 | 120 Ah | 780 A | 349 × 175 × 236 | right | 29.01 kg |
- Varta I18: 20 Ah more, 140 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
- If the positive terminal of your battery is on the other side, the one you need is the Varta G2 (positive terminal on the left).
- Varta I9: 30 Ah more, 240 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
Lead-acid technology in the G1
Inside, the G1 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. If the G1 is left discharged for weeks it sulphates: a maintenance charger prevents this.
Before ordering the G1, check this
- The G1 needs 347 × 173 × 234 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
- Polarity of the G1: positive terminal on the right (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
- Your current battery should say about 90 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- Cold cranking: 540 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
Varta G1 codes and part numbers
This is how the Varta G1 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:
| Commercial reference | G1 (G 1) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 590040054 (also 590 040 054) |
| EAN | 4016987128985 |
| Case size according to Varta | LOT7 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Also known as | Varta G 1 · Varta 590040054 · Varta 590 040 054 · LOT7 |
Frequently asked questions about the Varta G1
Varta G1 or I18?
Compared with the G1, the Varta I18 has 20 Ah more and 140 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 680 A or more, choose the I18; if it says 540 A or less, the G1 is enough. Both measure 347 × 173 × 234 mm, so they fit the same tray.
What is the difference between the Varta G1 and the G2?
They are the same battery with the terminals swapped: positive terminal on the right on the G1, positive terminal on the left on the G2. Look at your current battery with the terminals facing you and pick the one that matches. That is why their ETNs only differ in the middle group: 590 040 054 for the G1 and 590 041 054 for the G2.
What does the code 590 040 054 on the Varta G1 mean?
It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 590040054. The first three digits (590) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 90 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (040) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (054) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 540 A. Its twin with the positive terminal on the other side, the Varta G2, is 590 041 054: only the middle group changes.
How much does the Varta G1 weigh?
The G1 weighs 25.2 kg. For reference, the Varta I18 (110 Ah) weighs 28.71 kg.
Which charger does the Varta G1 need?
An automatic lead-acid charger with cut-off or maintenance mode, rated at 10 to 20% of its capacity in amps. If it is a vented type, check the electrolyte level and top up only with distilled water.
Other options if you are unsure about the G1
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