Varta
Varta N65 · Start-Stop battery 12V 65Ah 650A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-N65 · EAN 4016987167274
The Varta N65 (ETN 565 501 065, also written N 65 or 565501065) is a Start-Stop battery (EFB) with 12 V, 65 Ah and 650 A cold cranking current, case size D23 (232 × 173 × 225 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.
Varta N65 · Start-Stop battery 12V 65Ah 650A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 65Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 650A
- Technology
- EFB
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 232 × 173 × 225 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
Price:
€108.31
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Home installation
This battery is available with home installation.
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The Varta N65 at a glance
The Varta N65 is designed for automatic engine stop and regenerative braking. In a Start-Stop car, the N65 keeps the radio, climate control and lights running with the engine off without losing capacity.
At 65 Ah it is the usual size for compact diesels and mid-size petrol saloons. In the Varta catalogue, the N65 belongs to the Dynamic EFB line. More Varta batteries
Varta N65 vs N72 and N60: differences
Torn between the N65 and another similar Varta? This is what changes:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta N65 (this one) | 65 Ah | 650 A | 232 × 173 × 225 | right | 16.63 kg |
| Varta N72 | 72 Ah | 760 A | 260 × 173 × 225 | right | 18.82 kg |
| Varta N60 | 60 Ah | 640 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 16.49 kg |
- Varta N72: 7 Ah more, 110 A more cranking power, a different case (260 × 173 × 225 mm).
- Varta N60: 5 Ah less, 10 A less cranking power, a different case (242 × 175 × 190 mm).
Varta N65 codes and part numbers
This is how the Varta N65 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:
| Commercial reference | N65 (N 65) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 565501065 (also 565 501 065) |
| EAN | 4016987167274 |
| Case size (EN) | D23 |
| UK code | 005EFB |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Also known as | Varta N 65 · Varta 565501065 · Varta 565 501 065 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta N60 (60 Ah, 640 A), Varta N85 (85 Ah, 800 A), Varta N95 (95 Ah, 850 A) |
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta N65
Alternatives to the N65 with its dimensions and polarity, in EFB or AGM only: a conventional battery cannot cope with the Start-Stop cycles an EFB is built for.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kronobat PE-65-EFB | EFB | 65 Ah | 650 A | 232 × 175 × 225 |
What to look at before buying the N65
- Measure the space: the N65 takes up 232 × 173 × 225 mm (European case size D23).
- The N65 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- Capacity of the N65: 65 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- The N65 delivers 650 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- The N65 is an EFB: it suits cars that had an EFB or a conventional battery. If yours had an AGM, fit another AGM.
EFB technology in the N65
Inside, the N65 uses EFB technology, a reinforced version of the flooded battery. The N65 works with normal chargers that have a lead-acid or EFB mode.
Frequently asked questions about the Varta N65
Varta N65 or N72?
Compared with the N65, the Varta N72 has 7 Ah more and 110 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 760 A or more, choose the N72; if it says 650 A or less, the N65 is enough. Mind the space: the N72 measures 260 × 173 × 225 mm.
What does the code 565 501 065 on the Varta N65 mean?
It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 565501065. The first three digits (565) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 65 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (501) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (065) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 650 A.
Can the Varta N65 be used in a car with Start-Stop?
Yes, the N65 is an EFB: it suits Start-Stop without brake energy recovery, or cars that already had an EFB. If your car left the factory with an AGM, fit another AGM.
How much does the Varta N65 weigh?
The N65 weighs 16.63 kg. For reference, the Varta N72 (72 Ah) weighs 18.82 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Varta N65?
In EFB or AGM, with its dimensions and polarity: Kronobat PE-65-EFB. A conventional battery does not replace the N65.
What case size is the Varta N65?
Case size D23: 232 × 173 × 225 mm. The N65 fits any standard D23 battery tray such as the Kronobat PE-65-EFB.
Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta N65?
The N65 has the positive terminal on the right, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.
Other options if you are unsure about the N65
- All start-Stop batteries (AGM and EFB)
- The whole Varta range
- Kronobat PE-65-EFB · 65 Ah, 650 A, 232×175×225 mm
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