2012–2013 Toyota Corolla Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

Which Toyota Corolla model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Toyota Corolla built from 2012 through 2013 — the E140 (10th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla

• 2012Carryover year for the 2011-facelifted E140; the 2.4L XRS was already discontinued (2010), so all cars are 1.8L 2ZR-FE
• 2013Final E140 year; Special Edition package added. All specs carry over.

What size battery does a 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla take?

BCI group 35. Group size is a physical dimension and terminal-position standard, so a battery from a different group may not clamp down or may put the terminals on the wrong side.

Does the 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla need an AGM battery?

The factory battery is a conventional flooded type. AGM is a valid upgrade, but never downgrade from AGM to flooded.

Where is the battery on a 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla?

Engine bay, driver side.

Does a 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla need the battery registered after replacement?

Factory battery is a JIS 55D23L-format Group 35 rated ~356 CCA; common replacements run 550–640 CCA. Verified against Toyota's own battery application chart (2009–2013 ZRE142).