Century DIN85LHAGM 12V 850CCA Start-Stop AGM Car Battery – 36 Month Warranty
⚡ High-Performance AGM Battery for Advanced Stop-Start Vehicles
The Century DIN85LHAGM (formerly DIN88LAGM) is a premium 12-volt Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery designed for modern stop-start vehicles with regenerative braking and high electrical loads.
Delivering 850 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and a 95 Amp-hour capacity, it provides superior starting power, deep discharge resilience, and three times higher cycling performance than conventional flooded batteries.
Whether you drive a BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, or other European vehicle equipped with stop-start technology, this battery is engineered to meet and exceed OEM specifications for reliability and longevity.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Model | DIN85LHAGM / DIN88LAGM |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) | 850 |
| Capacity (Ah) | 95 |
| Reserve Capacity (RC) | 160 minutes |
| Weight | 27.0 kg |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 353 mm × 175 mm × 190 mm |
| Polarity | C |
| Terminal Type | Standard (STD) |
🔋 Advanced Features
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AGM Technology: Absorbent Glass Mat construction for exceptional vibration resistance and sealed, spill-proof operation.
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Stop-Start Optimised: Designed for vehicles with idle stop-start and energy recovery systems.
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3× Higher Cycle Life: Handles frequent engine restarts and urban driving with ease.
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PowerFrame® Grid Technology: Improved energy flow and corrosion resistance for longer service life.
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Deep Discharge Capability: Maintains voltage and capacity under heavy electrical demand.
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Maintenance-Free: No top-ups required thanks to sealed design.
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Flame Arrestor & Safety Vent: Enhanced safety and pressure management under load.
🚗 Typical Vehicle Fitment
This battery suits large European and luxury vehicles with stop-start systems or regenerative braking features.
Common fitment examples (include but not limited to):
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BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5, X6 (models with AGM OE batteries)
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class, S-Class, GLC, GLE, ML, GL series
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Audi A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7 stop-start models
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Volkswagen Touareg, Passat, Tiguan high-spec variants
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Land Rover Discovery Sport / Range Rover Evoque stop-start models
⚠️ Important: Always confirm your vehicle’s battery specifications (size, CCA, Ah, terminal type, and polarity)** before purchase. Some vehicles require battery registration or BMS programming after replacement.
🧰 Installation & Battery Registry Service
We offer professional installation and battery registry (programming / calibration) services for vehicles equipped with Battery Management Systems (BMS).
🔧 Additional charges apply.
📍 Battery registry service available only at East Tāmaki (Auckland) branch.
🚚 Pickup & Delivery Across New Zealand
To avoid delivery delays, pickup is available by arrangement (subject to stock and prior payment) from:
Whangārei | Hamilton | Tauranga | New Plymouth | Palmerston North | Wellington | Nelson | Christchurch | Dunedin
🛡️ Warranty
36-Month Nationwide Warranty (conditions apply).
Refer to the individual warranty statement affixed to each battery for full details.