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BCI Group 48 battery

What replaces a BCI Group 48
Group 48, H6, L3, DIN L3, 48/H6
12 V lead-acid, 278 × 175 × 190 mm

The BCI Group 48 is a rechargeable 12 V lead-acid prismatic. The codes below are the same physical cell sold under different manufacturer names, and any of them will fit.

Specification

IEC designation
BCI Group 48
Nominal voltage
12 V
Chemistry
Lead-acid
Size
278 × 175 × 190 mm
Rechargeable
Yes

Codes that mean the same battery

Different manufacturers, one physical battery. Voltage, chemistry and dimensions all match.
Code Fits?
Group 48 Yes — same cell
H6 Yes — same cell
L3 Yes — same cell
DIN L3 Yes — same cell
48/H6 Yes — same cell

Codes that look close but are not

Code Why it is not a substitute
Group 47 / H5 36 mm shorter. It will sit in an H6 tray but the hold-down will not clamp it, and an unrestrained battery in an engine bay is a real hazard.
Group 49 / H8 76 mm longer again. H6 and H8 are frequently cross-shopped and only one will fit.

Where it turns up

  • BMW 3 Series and 5 Series
  • Mercedes C-Class and E-Class
  • Chevrolet Equinox, Malibu and Traverse
  • Volkswagen Passat and Audi A4

Common questions

What is equivalent to a BCI Group 48?
Group 48, H6, L3, DIN L3, 48/H6 — all the same 12 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
Can I use a Group 47 / H5 instead of a BCI Group 48?
36 mm shorter. It will sit in an H6 tray but the hold-down will not clamp it, and an unrestrained battery in an engine bay is a real hazard.
Is the BCI Group 48 rechargeable?
Yes. Use a charger made for its chemistry and never substitute a primary cell of the same size.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Official vendor product documentation — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked