# Ford Puma Battery in Málaga: 12 V or 48 V > Ford Puma battery in Málaga: we explain the difference between the 12 V and 48 V batteries, and fit the 12 V one in 15 minutes, no appointment. Home › Car batteries › Batteries by brand › Ford › Puma Need a battery for your Ford Puma in Málaga? The Puma is one of the best-selling compact SUVs in the city, and the versions with 48 V mild-hybrid technology have a catch: they carry two separate batteries under the bonnet. At Málaga Baterías (C/ La Orotava, 100, 29006 Málaga) we identify yours from the number plate and change the 12 V battery —the one that actually wears out and causes day-to-day problems— on the spot, in about 15 minutes and with no appointment . Official Varta Distributor since 1999, free Midtronics test and recycling included. Call us on 952 31 01 18 . Key facts - Typical capacity: 50-70 Ah and 480-720 A of cranking current, depending on the version. - 12 V and 48 V, don’t mix them up: the mHEV Puma carries a 48 V lithium battery for the BISG motor-generator —changed by the official Ford service— and a separate 12 V lead battery for starting, lights and electronics —that’s the one we change. - Type: EFB on the 1.0 EcoBoost without mHEV; AGM on the 48 V mHEV and recommended on the ST. - Price with fitting: EFB 130-230 € , AGM 180-280 € , premium AGM 280-380 € . - Real service life in Málaga: 4-6 years for EFB, 5-7 years for AGM. - Where: Málaga Baterías, C/ La Orotava, 100, 29006 Málaga. Fitted in about 15 minutes, no appointment. Official Varta Distributor since 1999. Which battery does the Ford Puma take? The Puma launched in 2019 on Ford’s B platform —the same base as the Fiesta— and from day one it has lived with two very different mechanical philosophies: petrol versions with conventional Start-Stop, and 48 V mild-hybrid (mHEV) versions with a small motor-generator built into the accessory belt (BISG) that assists on start-up and gentle acceleration. That 48 V technology is the Puma’s big peculiarity, and also the one that causes the most confusion when it comes to changing the battery: an mHEV Puma carries two batteries, not one . Version Start-Stop Recommended type Indicative capacity / cranking Puma 1.0 EcoBoost without mHEV (entry-level versions) Yes EFB 60-65 Ah / 600-660 A Puma 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV 48 V (125/155 hp) Yes 12 V AGM (+ separate 48 V lithium battery) 65-70 Ah / 640-720 A Puma ST 1.5 EcoBoost Yes EFB or AGM 65-70 Ah / 680-720 A Puma Gen-E (fully electric, from 2025) — 12 V auxiliary (AGM or conventional) 50-60 Ah / 480-560 A These are indicative ranges : Ford has adjusted capacities depending on year, engine and market, and we’re not going to invent a part number for you over the internet. What is firm: if your Puma has 48 V mHEV, the 12 V battery has to be AGM —never a conventional one— because the 48 V system, Start-Stop and the on-board electronics demand more charge-discharge cycles than a conventional battery can take. And here’s the nuance that really matters: the battery we change in the shop is always the 12 V one ; the 48 V lithium battery for the BISG is the official Ford service’s job. Golden rule If your Ford Puma is mHEV (48 V), its 12 V battery has to be AGM: never conventional. And note: the one we change is always the 12 V battery. The 48 V lithium battery is for the official Ford service. How to find out which one is yours Forget hunting for the part number on forums. Give us the number plate —from the quote form on this page, on WhatsApp or by calling 952 31 01 18 — and we’ll confirm the type, the size and the final fitted price for your Puma’s 12 V battery. Want an idea first? Use the “which battery do I need?” test . And if what you want to know is whether yours will survive another summer, the free battery check in Málaga with Midtronics tells you in 5 minutes, no obligation: it measures real charge and health, not just a voltage reading. Three details help narrow it down: year , engine (EcoBoost without mHEV, 48 V mHEV, ST or electric Gen-E) and whether your Puma carries an “mHEV” or “Hybrid” badge on the tailgate —that confirms there’s a second 48 V battery on board. How we do it in the shop No appointment, in about 15 minutes - 01 You give us the number plate - 02 Free battery check - 03 We fit your Varta - 04 Coding and recycling Signs it is time to replace it The Puma has a recognisable failure pattern, and on mHEV versions there’s a nuance worth telling apart: - It won’t start after a few days parked. A classic on Pumas used only at weekends or left in the garage over the holidays. The electronics keep drawing power at rest and, if the battery is already old, it doesn’t make it. - Lazy starts in the morning, fine in the afternoon. A sign of a battery that’s short on charge: in the morning it’s cold and flat; after some driving, the alternator has put back just enough. - Start-Stop no longer kicks in at traffic lights. The Puma disables it on its own when the 12 V battery isn’t at the required state of charge. It’s not a system quirk: it’s a warning. - A warning light for the mHEV system appears, not the battery one. … ## Buy or change this battery in Málaga Málaga Baterías — official Varta distributor. No appointment needed. Free quote and recycling of your old battery. - **Phone:** [952 31 01 18](tel:+34952310118) - **WhatsApp:** [+34 952 31 01 18](https://wa.me/34952310118) - **Address:** C/ La Orotava, 100, 29006 Málaga - **Directions:** https://maps.google.com/?q=Málaga+Baterías+C/+La+Orotava+100+Málaga ### Areas we cover Málaga city: Centro, Teatinos, El Palo, Pedregalejo, Ciudad Jardín, Cruz de Humilladero, Carretera de Cádiz, Churriana, Campanillas, Puerto de la Torre, Bailén-Miraflores, Palma-Palmilla. 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