Group 26R battery: equivalents & cars that use it

A BCI Group 26R battery measures 208×173×197 mm (L×W×H). The closest equivalents that fit the same tray are Group 140R, Group H4 - always confirm terminal side and CCA before swapping.

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What to look for in a Group 26R battery

Case size (L×W×H)208×173×197 mm
Typical CCA525-650 CCA (aim for 540+)
ChemistryStandard flooded
Vehicles using it24 across 2 makes (2007-2020)

Computed across the 24 Group 26R vehicle-years in our verified dataset - a large sample of popular US models, not the entire fleet.

Buying a Group 26R battery

Match the group size (Group 26R) and aim for at least 540 CCA - more in cold climates. Confirm your own car's rating on its page below; some trims require AGM. A battery is heavy to ship, so buying in person can win once you count free install and the core-charge refund - but to compare prices and reviews:

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Group 26R equivalent sizes

These BCI groups share a near-identical case, so they may fit the same battery tray. “Same terminals” means the +/- posts sit on the same side; reversed terminals (R groups) can leave your cables short.

GroupCase (mm)Terminals
Group 140R207×175×190same
Group H4207×175×190reversed

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Cars that use a Group 26R battery

These vehicles are fitted with a Group 26R from the factory:

Frequently asked

How many CCA does a Group 26R battery need?

Group 26R vehicles in our data ship with 525-650 CCA (typically around 540). Match your car's original rating or go higher - aim for the top of that range in cold climates.

Is a Group 26R battery AGM or flooded?

Group 26R is used with standard flooded batteries. AGM is an optional upgrade for longer life in heat and heavy electrical loads, and is safe to fit.

What size is a Group 26R battery?

A BCI Group 26R case measures 208×173×197 mm (L×W×H). Any Group 26R battery uses that footprint, so it drops into the same tray.

What is equivalent to a Group 26R battery?

The closest BCI sizes that fit the same tray are Group 140R, Group H4. Always confirm the terminal side and CCA before swapping - a reversed-terminal group can leave your cables short.