2014 Hyundai Accent Battery Size
The 2014 Hyundai Accent uses a BCI Group 47 battery, rated about 600-680 cold cranking amps (Flooded).
Key takeaways
- Battery: BCI Group 47, 600-680 CCA, Flooded.
- Replace with the same Group 47.
- In cold weather, choose a battery at or above 680 CCA.
- It comes with a flooded battery; you can upgrade to AGM in the same group size.
- Battery type (OEM)
- Flooded
- Cold cranking amps (CCA)
- 600-680
- Terminal position
- Standard-terminal layout
- Dimensions (L×W×H)
- 246×175×190 mm
The right battery for your 2014 Hyundai Accent
Match the group size (Group 47) and aim for at least 600 CCA - more in cold climates. A standard flooded battery is fine, or upgrade to AGM for longer life. 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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Shop the Group 47 batteryWhat does a 2014 Hyundai Accent battery cost?
| Typical price | $80-200 |
| Typical service life | 3-5 years |
| Cost per year | ~$16-67 |
| Core charge | ~$22 (refundable) |
Expect roughly $80-200 for a standard flooded battery in Group 47, which is what this car takes. Over a typical 3-to-5-year service life that works out to about $16-67 a year. You can fit an AGM in the same Group 47 size if you want the longer service life, and it will cost roughly $125-320 instead. It is an upgrade, not a requirement.
Hyundai is genuinely mixed on this: 38% of the 2015-and-newer Hyundai vehicles we hold specs for take AGM and the rest do not, so it varies by model year and even by trim. This is exactly the kind of car worth looking up rather than assuming.
See the full breakdown of what car batteries cost - by type, by make, and what the extras actually add.
Do you need to register the battery?
This car came with a flooded battery and no smart charging system to satisfy, so there is nothing to register. Disconnect, swap, reconnect. You may need to reset the clock and radio presets, and that is the extent of it.
What Group 47 means
A BCI group number describes the battery's physical size and terminal layout, not its power. It is what guarantees the battery drops into the tray and the cables reach the right posts. A Group 47 case measures roughly 246 × 175 × 190 mm. Standard-terminal layout.
Group 47 is one of the most common battery sizes on the road: it is the 4th most common of the 30 sizes across every vehicle we hold specs for, fitted to 10.9% of them. Every store stocks it, and you will never struggle to find one.
How many cold cranking amps?
Aim for 600 CCA at minimum. Cold cranking amps measure how much current the battery can deliver at 0°F, which is the one moment a battery is really tested. The 600-680 range reflects the different batteries fitted across this vehicle's trims and options. Going above the OEM rating is safe and does no harm - the starter draws what it needs and no more, so a higher-CCA battery is not "too strong" for the car. It is worth paying for if you park outside in a cold climate, and largely wasted money if you do not. Going below 600 is the one thing to avoid, because that is where hard winter starts come from.
How long it should last
A standard flooded battery typically lasts 3 to 5 years. Heat is what kills batteries, not cold - cold just exposes one that was already failing, which is why so many die on the first freezing morning after a hot summer. Short trips that never fully recharge it shorten its life too. Once this battery passes its third year, get it tested annually rather than waiting to be stranded.
The warning signs are worth knowing because they are easy to miss: cranking that sounds slower than it used to, headlights that dim at idle and brighten when you rev, or a car that starts fine every day until the first cold morning and then does not. A battery rarely warns you twice.
Frequently asked
What size battery does a 2014 Hyundai Accent take?
The 2014 Hyundai Accent uses a BCI Group 47 battery, rated around 600-680 cold cranking amps.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Accent need an AGM battery?
No - it comes with a flooded battery from the factory. You can usually upgrade to AGM in the same Group 47 size, but it isn't required.
How many cold cranking amps (CCA) does it need?
Aim for roughly 600-680 CCA. Choosing at or above the OEM rating is fine; going below can cause hard starts in cold weather.
Where is the battery located on a 2014 Hyundai Accent?
Check the engine bay first - that is where most vehicles carry the battery. Be aware that some models put it in the trunk or under a seat instead (many BMW and Mercedes-Benz models, plus the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger, among others), so if the engine bay has none, look there or in your owner's manual. Standard-terminal layout.
How much does a 2014 Hyundai Accent battery cost?
Expect roughly $80-200 for a standard flooded battery in Group 47, which is what this car takes. Over a typical 3-to-5-year service life that works out to about $16-67 a year. You can fit an AGM in the same Group 47 size if you want the longer service life, and it will cost roughly $125-320 instead. It is an upgrade, not a requirement.
Does a 2014 Hyundai Accent battery need to be registered?
This car came with a flooded battery and no smart charging system to satisfy, so there is nothing to register. Disconnect, swap, reconnect. You may need to reset the clock and radio presets, and that is the extent of it.
How long should a 2014 Hyundai Accent battery last?
A standard flooded battery typically lasts 3 to 5 years. Heat is what kills batteries, not cold - cold just exposes one that was already failing, which is why so many die on the first freezing morning after a hot summer. Short trips that never fully recharge it shorten its life too. Once this battery passes its third year, get it tested annually rather than waiting to be stranded.
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