Peugeot 208 Battery: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
Why the 208's engine range genuinely needs more than "a battery" — from stop-start EFB requirements to the e-208's separate 12V auxiliary battery, plus why registration matters after replacement.
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OEM Part Number: Type 027
| Mk1, 1.0 / 1.2 VTi / PureTech without stop-start | Type 027 standard (54–63Ah / 530–610A, Varta C30 / D24 / D15). Aftermarket: Yuasa YBX3027 (62Ah / 550A); Varta D15 / C22; Bosch S4 005 |
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| Mk1, 1.2 PureTech 110 / 130 stop-start | Type 027 EFB (60Ah / 640A) or 096 EFB / AGM (70Ah / 760A) — both listed; check the fitted battery. Aftermarket: Yuasa YBX7027 EFB (65Ah / 600A) or YBX9027 AGM (60Ah / 640A); Varta N60 EFB / A8 AGM; Bosch S4E 051 / S5A 050 |
| Mk1, 1.5 / 1.6 BlueHDi stop-start | Type 096 EFB or AGM (70Ah / 760A). Aftermarket: Yuasa YBX7096 EFB (75Ah / 700A) or YBX9096 AGM (70Ah / 760A); Varta N70 EFB / A7 AGM; Bosch S4E 081 / S5A 080 |
| Mk2 (2019 on), 1.2 PureTech and 1.5 BlueHDi stop-start | Type 096 EFB (70Ah / 760A). Aftermarket: Yuasa YBX7096 EFB (75Ah / 700A) or YBX9096 AGM (70Ah / 760A); Varta N70 EFB / A7 AGM; Bosch S4E 081 / S5A 080 |
| e-208 (electric) | 12V auxiliary battery only — confirm via VIN |
Peugeot 208 Battery: The Part Everyone Blames First, Not Always Correctly
A Peugeot 208 that won't start gets blamed on the battery more often than any other component, and it's right often enough to make that assumption a reasonable first check. But it's not always the actual cause, which is worth knowing before spending money on a replacement that doesn't fix anything.
Peugeot 208 Battery: Watch: Replacing It
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Why the 208 Genuinely Needs More Than Just "A Battery" — Peugeot 208 Battery
Standard, non-stop-start versions of the 208 can run a conventional flooded battery, but any 208 with stop-start — the large majority of petrol and diesel versions sold in recent years — needs at minimum an EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery), which is built to withstand far more frequent charge cycling than a standard unit without premature failure. Fitting a standard battery to a stop-start 208 is a genuine mistake: it isn't built for the repeated deep cycling stop-start demands, and it will fail considerably sooner than its rated life. The fully electric e-208 uses a separate small 12V battery purely for auxiliary systems — entirely distinct from the large high-voltage drive battery — and this 12V unit is what actually fails and needs replacing if the car won't power on, not the main battery pack.
Modern 208s Often Need the Battery "Registered" After Replacement
On 208s fitted with a Battery Management System (increasingly the norm across the range), simply bolting in a new battery isn't the end of the job — the car's electronics need to be told a new battery is fitted, typically via a diagnostic tool, so the charging system manages it correctly from day one. Skipping this step can leave you with a battery that never quite charges right, or a stop-start system that quietly disables itself without explanation. If you're not doing the replacement yourself, confirm whoever fits it also completes this registration step.
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Peugeot 208 Battery: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Battery Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and matching the right technology (standard, EFB, AGM) when buying aftermarket.
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