What’s the best battery for a 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
The best choice for all Hyundai models is an Absorbent Glass Mat Battery (AGM). As for choosing the right size, Auto Batteries shows you’ll want to go with an H5 group size.
Battery Group Size
According to AutoBatteries, the battery size required for a 2013 Hyundai Elantra is H5. H5 sized batteries are designed to fit in the cramped space an Elantra affords while still delivering the cold cranking Amps needed for a dependable start every time you turn the key.
Size must be your first consideration when purchasing a battery. Otherwise, you may join the endless list of discussion board members, complaining about their many trials of trying to make their battery fit their car.
Lead Acid, Lithium-Ion, or SLI?
If you want to sound really savvy about cars, ask your mechanic if a Lead Acid, Lithium-Ion, or SLI battery is suggested as a replacement. Beyond size, this is probably the most important question you need answered.
- Lead Acid: Cost, the one category that sets lead acid batteries apart. Lead acid batteries have been around for over 100 years and are proven workhorses.
- SLI: SLI stands for starting, lighting, and ignition, which are processes that all consume energy supplied by the car’s battery. SLI batteries are lead acid batteries that are always installed as a part of a vehicle’s charging system. Finding an SLI battery for an older vehicle can be challenging. Just remember, H5 is essential, SLI is not.
- Lithium-Ion: These are much more expensive and for obvious reasons. Lithium-ion have the longest, safest cycle life possible, are 70% lighter than their lead acid counterparts, and more dependable in extreme climates or climate changes.
OEM vs. Aftermarket: What’s the Difference?
If you take your car to a dealership’s service department to get a new battery, the odds are they will recommend one that is Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). An independent shop or auto store is much more likely to offer an aftermarket battery. A myth that dealers do nothing to discourage is that OEM parts have more quality and dependability.
Tom Torbjornsen, host of America’s Car Show, says the key to choosing which is best for you is:
“Shop around, make sure you’re dealing with a good mechanic and request high-quality aftermarket parts.”
Based on warranty, performance, and features, our choice for the absolute best battery for a 2013 Elantra is the Antigravity Lithium-Ion battery. With up to 1500 amps cranking power and its patented RE-START Technology (Wireless Remote Jump-Starting), prepare for some sticker shock.
If you aren’t ready to put down $600 to $800 for a battery, the best choice for your 2013 Elantra is AutoZone’s Duralast Platinum Battery H5-AGM Group Size H5/LN2 680 CCA. Be aware that after market parts are all that is available for older cars.
What’s the Best Battery for a Hyundai Vehicle?
Regardless of which battery you choose for your Elantra, you may consider having a Hyundai trained technician do the installation. Hood space has shrunk over the years, making it harder to access the battery easily. If you are short on time or patience, it might be worth it to pay the labor cost of $20 to $40 for professional installation.
The best choice for all Hyundai models is an AGM or Absorbent Glass Mat Battery. Some advantages of an AGM battery are:
- Designed to provide the ultimate combination of dependability, endurance, and safety.
- Built to resist corrosion.
- Delivers exceptional starting power in cold weather.
- Offers superior electrical performance and recharges rapidly after powering electronics.
- Delivers exceptional vibration resistance.
- Resists deterioration from poor road conditions.
Most newer model Hyundais offer a wide variety of electronic options that fair best with AGM batteries. The 2020 Elantra, for example, offers hands-free smart trunk release, hi-res 10.25-inch touchscreen nav, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and wireless charging.
What Kind of Battery Goes in a Hyundai Key Fob?
Almost all Hyundai key fob batteries take CR2032 batteries. To replace your 2013 Elantra key fob battery, look for a small notch or indent in the fob. Use a flat blade to open the back cover and remove the battery. This way, you can compare your old battery with one you are considering as a replacement.
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