✔ Battery for Lada Vesta, reviews. Which one is better to put

Vesta is one of the most popular cars in Russia. It has been produced since 2015 and every year the number of cars sold is around 100 thousand cars. The question of choosing a new battery arises before owners on average after 3 years of operation.

The correct operation of the car and the safety of its owner’s nerves directly depend on the correct choice of battery. It is imperative to take into account capacity, inrush current, overall dimensions, type of mounting, polarity, serviceability, appearance and some other factors. Below is a list of the most popular models that can be used for installation in Lada Vesta cars. You can evaluate all batteries, their technical characteristics and main parameters using the link. Be sure to contact the manager for consultation if you are not sure that the selected battery is suitable for your car.

Main parameters of a standard Lada Vesta battery

The manufacturer equips the Vesta car with a battery, which is produced in Russia, at the Saratov Battery Plant.

It has the following parameters:

Capacity (the amount of charge the battery produces)	62 Amp-hours
Starting current (the current that is supplied to the starter to turn the flywheel during planting)	600 Amps
Polarity (location of the “plus” and “minus” outputs on the battery case)	Reverse, as in most foreign cars
Battery sizes	242x175x190mm

The warranty on the Lada Vesta battery is 2 years, regardless of the vehicle’s mileage. If operating standards are observed, the service life of the Akom battery can last up to 4-5 years, but sooner or later its resource will be exhausted and the owner of the Vesta car will have to buy a new device.

When purchasing a new battery, you must adhere to factory standards. The battery capacity can be slightly higher than recommended and be 65 or even 75 Amp-hours, which will not impair the performance of the vehicle's electrical equipment. The main thing is that the parameters of the new battery are no less than those indicated in the passport. In this case, you should pay attention to the dimensions of the battery, since a more capacitive one is usually larger in size and may not fit in the regular place under the hood of Vesta.

How to find current leaks in Lada Vesta

Constantly draining the battery at night is slowly but surely killing it. And this may be due to various devices that continue to work even if the car is closed. To detect them, it is necessary to measure leakage currents. To do this, follow the following procedure:

Connect the multimeter to the negative terminal.
Set the current measurement mode with a limit of 10 Amps.
Lock your car with an alarm. Leave only the hood and driver's door open. To prevent the alarm from swearing, turn off the limit switch and click the lock.
Observe the multimeter readings for 10-15 minutes. The leakage current value should drop to 0.00-0.05 A. If this value is higher, there is a leak.

To find a device that consumes a large amount of electrical energy, you need to pull out the fuses in the cabin one at a time. If the current drops to zero or normal, then you have found a fuse that is responsible for the “gluttonous” consumer.

All that remains is to find out what this insert protects and figure out whether the device is connected correctly. Often the culprit of a large leakage current is an incorrectly connected radio.

Battery failure

In some cases, the battery on the Lada Vesta may fail earlier than expected. This can happen due to a low-quality part, improper handling of the battery, or its mechanical damage (for example, during an accident). Malfunctions that arose during the warranty period through no fault of the driver, the manufacturer undertakes to eliminate at his own expense; in other cases, the owner has to eliminate the malfunction himself.

Most often, a car battery loses its charge, or, as people say, “runs out.” There may be several reasons for this:

Switched on devices (light bulbs, radio, satellite alarm);
Bad contacts in the car network;
Very cold weather outside (especially if the battery is not new);
Failure of the generator, which does not charge the battery.

If the battery is not yet old, but for some reason is discharged, it can be charged using a special charger from a 220 V network.

Sometimes the battery can become overcharged, that is, excessive voltage. This may happen due to a faulty voltage regulator relay or the generator itself. At the same time, the battery “boils”, the water evaporates from it and must be topped up so that the battery does not deteriorate. Standard batteries on the Lada Vesta are serviceable, that is, the driver has the opportunity to open the cans and add water if the need arises.

FAQ

How to close a Lada Vesta without a charged battery? The locks of all doors, with the exception of the driver's door, are equipped with special grooves with closing buttons. You need to insert the ignition key into them, pressing down until the buttons are completely lowered. After that, you can slam all the doors. The driver's door is locked directly with the key itself.
How to open Vesta if the battery begins to discharge? In this case, it is necessary to remove the decorative plug on the door handle, clean the lock from dirt and open it with the ignition key.
What to do if the purchased battery runs out? When the charge is low, the instrument panel flickers and there are occasional clicks of attempts to close the locks. First of all, you should check the fastening of the terminals. It is also worth inspecting the generator for damage. If the cause is not found, you should contact the service.

How to choose a battery for Lada Vesta?

If the question arises about purchasing a new battery, you should pay attention to the following parameters when choosing:

Battery capacity. It must meet (may exceed) factory recommendations;
Battery sizes. The dimensions must fit the standard location and have the appropriate polarity;
Manufacturer. You should choose products from a well-known plant that has proven itself in the automotive market.

The standard Lada Vesta battery is marked: 6ST-62A VL. Related link:

Changing the oil in the Lada Vesta engine

Many drivers are interested in the question: is it possible to install a higher power battery on Vesta, for example 74 or 75 Amperes? Will the car perform better with a more powerful battery?

As with all other cars, the operation of the generator, starter and the entire on-board electrical system does not depend on the battery capacity on Vesta. A more capacious battery simply takes longer to discharge, so it is important to install it in regions with severe winter frosts. Accordingly, a battery with fewer Amp-hours will lose charge faster, but this will not affect the operation of electrical equipment either.

Afa AF-H5R-60 12V 60Ah 540A - Czech equipment

Afa is part of the world-renowned vehicle battery manufacturer Johnson Controls, based in North America. Due to the fact that branded batteries are supplied to most automakers from Europe, close quality control is carried out during their production at every stage. In addition, the reliability of charging the Lada Vesta battery is confirmed by the presence of several certificates of conformity.

Features of creating batteries:

Positive grilles are made by casting and contain an alloy of silver and lead;
Negative lattices are based on calcium. During production, the EXMET technique is used;
The devices are equipped with partitions in the lower part of the body and stiffening ribs on the sides.

Although the manufacturer issues a 36-month warranty, the actual service life reaches 6 years.

Afa Product Parameters:

Capacity - 60 A/h;
Cold cranking current (at -18°C) - 540 A;
Polarity is straight;
Current output class - terminals;
Overall dimensions - 242x175x190 mm.

The device is sold for 4,900 rubles, but with an exchange the price drops to 4,300 rubles.

Manufacturers and prices. Tips for choosing a battery

The manufacturer is of great importance when choosing a battery. High-quality equipment can work for 3-5 years and not cause any problems to the owner, so you need to choose products from well-known brands.

The most popular battery manufacturers are:

Battery manufacturer	Cost in rubles
Vaiper	300-3500
Bosch	4900-5100
Mutlu	4500-5700
Cougar Energy 6	2900
Titan	4200-4600
Varta	4500-4850
Sznajder	4900-5450
Akom	4150
Beast	4350

As can be seen from the comparison table, the cost of a battery for a Lada Vesta may vary. Famous brands such as Bosch and Varta are an order of magnitude more expensive than their Russian counterparts, but they are also distinguished by better quality and longer warranty service.

When choosing a battery, you need to be careful not to buy a fake. The seller must provide you with a guarantee and a receipt for the goods. It is better to buy batteries in large shopping centers that specialize in the sale of batteries and have their own service center that can diagnose the battery if the need arises.

More budget analogues

But if a motorist has a small budget for batteries and cannot afford to spend a large amount on expensive analogues, we recommend paying attention to devices in a lower price category, which will also solve the problems that arise if the Lada Vesta’s battery is dead. Our store employees list the best of them as:

STRain 60 pp 12V 60Ah 450A;
Tiger 60.1 straight floor 60Ah 12V 60Ah 480A;
Autofan 60L pp 12V 60Ah 470A.

Organization	State of production	Manufacturer's warranty	Capacity	Polarity	Overall dimensions, mm)	Current output class	Prices (without exchange, rub)	Cold crank current (at -18°C)
AKOM	RF	36 months below 100 Ah, 12 months above 100 Ah	60 Ah	Straight	242x175x190	Terminals	3800	520 A
Timberg	RF	12 months up to 100 Ah, 12 months over 100 Ah	60 Ah	Straight	242x173x190	Terminals	2400	459A
GIVER	RF	24 months up to 110 Ah, 12 months over 110 Ah	60 Ah	Straight	242x175x190	Terminals	2500	480 A
AKOM	RF	1.5 years less than 100 A/h, 12 months more than 100 A/h	60 Ah	Straight	242x175x190	Terminals	3700	470 A

Reviews of batteries for Lada Vesta

Positive	Negative
I installed a Vesta Red battery in my car. Starts without problems, even in severe frosts. Just what we need for our winter! It has never failed me yet, it works properly and the design is unusual.	I have negative experience using Westa RED batteries. It stayed with me for exactly 10 months (Lada Vesta car). I left for several months, the car was in the garage, and it was completely discharged. After charging it never came to life! The guys at the service station suggested that it was a calcium battery and when fully discharged it no longer worked.
The standard battery worked for me on Vesta for about 2.5 years, which is not bad in principle, since it is a budget option. Now Bosch has installed it. I took a little more power than it came from the factory, so that it would not run out longer in the winter. I am very pleased with the purchase, it starts with half a turn, even in the most severe frost.	The Premium 6ST-65 battery from the Russian manufacturer Akom worked for exactly six months. It just suddenly stopped charging and barely got into the car. Most likely, there was a short circuit between the banks; on Monday I’ll go to the service center to swear. I do not advise anyone to buy this battery.
Mutlu battery, purchased in 2022. No complaints, turns perfectly, does not boil, does not discharge. The Turkish manufacturer is more affordable in price than the European one, and much better than the Russian one.	I purchased two Russian batteries. To be honest, I'm very disappointed in their quality. One died after a year, the second still works somehow, but you have to constantly remove and recharge. It’s better not to save money and buy a more expensive manufacturer, Volt or Bosch.
Volt 6CT-60N is an excellent battery for its price. The old battery suddenly stopped working, and money was tight, so I bought this one. Works great in any weather, never had a problem in 2 years. It’s good that it is serviceable, you can control the density of the electrolyte and add water if necessary.	Previously, Varta batteries were known for their high quality, but, unfortunately, this is no longer the case. The latter worked for me on Vesta for about 1.5 years and completely refused to work. We replaced it under warranty, let's see how long the new one lasts.

Battery malfunction

The battery becomes inoperative after being completely discharged. A dead device can cause a lot of inconvenience to the owner of a LADA Vesta. Not only will the engine not start, but getting inside the cabin will be a problem, since the central locking is electrically driven. To prevent this situation, the driver's door handle is equipped with a lock cylinder hidden under a special plug. After entering the cabin, the owner will be able to open the hood, providing himself with access to the “dead” battery.

The most popular battery models for Vesta

Varta and Bosch. Made in Germany. The most famous and reliable batteries that have proven themselves in harsh weather conditions. From the Bosch range, the model 6CT-61 S5 Silver Plus with a starting current of 600 A is suitable for the Vesta car. This is a maintenance-free acid battery that fits perfectly in a standard place under the hood. Among the Varta products, the Lada parameters correspond to the model VARTA 6ST-60 BLUE dynamic (D43) or 6ST-60 BLUE dynamic (D47).
"Tyumen" and "Beast". Made in Russia. Reliable and high-quality Russian batteries attract with their affordable cost and good performance in harsh winter conditions. They last on average several years less than famous brands such as Bosch, but are stable and fully meet consumer expectations.
"Multu". Made in Türkiye. The world-famous brand has been supplying its products to the European market for more than 60 years. The Turkish manufacturer guarantees high quality, performance and long service life. The latest technologies are used to produce Multu batteries, and the price of such a battery is relatively low. When buying a battery from a Turkish manufacturer, you should be careful, since low-quality counterfeits of products from this brand are often found in the post-Soviet space.