# Volkswagen T-Roc battery in Málaga > Volkswagen T-Roc battery: EFB or AGM by version and why it must be registered in the manager via OBD-II. Battery change in Málaga, no appointment. Home › Car batteries › Batteries by brand › Volkswagen › T-Roc Need a battery for your Volkswagen T-Roc in Málaga? The T-Roc (MQB A1 platform, from 2017) has Start-Stop as standard, so it takes EFB or AGM and —this is the key part— the new battery has to be registered in the energy manager. At Málaga Baterías (C/ La Orotava, 100, 29006 Málaga) we identify it from the number plate, change it on the spot, in about 15 minutes and with no appointment and register it via OBD-II so the charging system treats it properly. Official Varta Distributor since 1999, free Midtronics test and recycling included. Call us on 952 31 01 18 . Key facts - Typical capacity: 60-80 Ah and 600-800 A of cranking current, depending on the version. - Type: always Start-Stop, so EFB or AGM; never conventional. - Registration is mandatory: after the change, the battery (capacity and EFB/AGM type) has to be coded into the manager via OBD-II. - Price with fitting: EFB 130-230 € , AGM 180-280 € , premium AGM 280-380 € on highly equipped versions; a conventional one 85-140 € does not apply to the T-Roc. - 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 Volkswagen T-Roc take? The T-Roc launched in 2017 on the Volkswagen Group's MQB A1 platform and, like the whole group, has Start-Stop as standard : that means EFB or AGM, never a conventional battery . The 2022 facelift doesn't change this rule, and neither do the T-Roc R or the discontinued T-Roc Cabriolet : they all run a smart-managed battery. What really sets the T-Roc apart from a car with no energy management is that, when you change the battery, it must be registered in the manager (BEM/BMS) via OBD-II . Version Start-Stop Recommended type Indicative capacity / cranking T-Roc 1.0 TSI 110 Start-Stop Yes EFB 60-70 Ah / 600-680 A T-Roc 1.5 TSI 150 (ACT) Start-Stop Yes EFB (AGM as an upgrade) 68-72 Ah / 680-720 A T-Roc 2.0 TSI 190 / 300 (R) Start-Stop Yes AGM 68-80 Ah / 720-800 A T-Roc 1.6 TDI 115 / 2.0 TDI 115/150 Start-Stop Yes EFB or AGM 70-80 Ah / 720-760 A These are indicative ranges : Volkswagen fits several sizes within the same engine depending on year, trim and market, and we're not going to invent a part number for you over the internet. What is firm: if it left the factory with AGM, keep AGM (never drop to EFB), and the type and capacity must be registered in the manager. Confirm it with the number plate. Golden rule On the VW T-Roc, fitting the battery isn't enough: it must be registered in the energy manager via OBD-II. Without registration, charging goes out of control and the new battery lasts a short time. EFB or AGM depending on the version; if it came with AGM, keep AGM. 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 (EFB or AGM), the size and the final fitted-and-registered price for your T-Roc's 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 (before or after the 2022 facelift), engine (1.0/1.5/2.0 TSI, 1.6/2.0 TDI or T-Roc R) and whether it left the factory with EFB or AGM (this sets the type to be registered). 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 OBD-II registration and recycling Signs it is time to replace it The T-Roc warns you in a fairly recognisable way, almost always through the energy management system: - Start-Stop no longer kicks in at traffic lights. The T-Roc disables it on its own when the battery isn't at the required state of charge. It's not a quirk: it's a warning. - A Start-Stop system message or warning light appears in the instrument cluster. - Lazy starts in the morning and normal in the afternoon: a battery short on charge. - Windows and comfort functions are slow , or the car takes a while to "wake up" when you unlock it. - The infotainment reboots or loses settings when you switch on the ignition. And here's the nuance almost nobody tells you on a VW: if the battery was changed and not registered in the manager, the car keeps charging with the old battery's strategy. You'll notice erratic Start-Stop , and the new battery gets overcharged or chronically undercharged and lasts a short time . Add Málaga's heat —which speeds up degradation— and a poorly managed battery falls well short of the 4-6 years (5-7 with AGM) it should last. That's why registration isn't optional. … ## 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. Costa del Sol: Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella, Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga, Torrox, Nerja, Alhaurín. --- [See the full product page](https://malagabaterias.com/en/battery-volkswagen-t-roc-malaga)