--- title: "Toyota Corolla Battery Size and CCA" description: "How the Toyota Corolla battery specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The Toyota Corolla uses a BCI group H4 (LN1) battery rated at 470 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/battery" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Toyota Corolla Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA) The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Toyota Corolla battery specification changed by year? | Model years | Group size | CCA | Type | Location | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/battery) | Group H4 (LN1) | 470 CCA | FLOODED | Engine bay, driver side | | [2014-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/battery) | Group 35 | 356 CCA | FLOODED | Engine bay, driver side | | [2012-2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/battery) | Group 35 | N/A | FLOODED | Engine bay, driver side | ## Full specifications by generation The battery on a Toyota Corolla is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2020-2025 Toyota Corolla Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/battery) - [2014-2019 Toyota Corolla Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/battery) - [2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/battery) ## Toyota Corolla battery: common questions ### What size battery does a Toyota Corolla take? BCI group H4 (LN1), rated at 470 cold cranking amps from the factory. 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. ### How many CCA does a Toyota Corolla need? At least 470 CCA. Going higher is harmless and helps in cold climates; going lower is how a vehicle that started fine in October stops starting in January. ### Does the 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 Toyota Corolla? Engine bay, driver side. ### Does a Toyota Corolla need the battery registered after replacement? The E210 drops the old Group 35 for DIN/EN-format batteries: 1.8L gas and hybrid use H4 (LN1). Toyota TrueStart replacement is rated 470 CCA; 2.0L cars (M20A-FKS) use the larger H5 (LN2), TrueStart-rated 540 CCA. Verified against Toyota's battery application chart (ZRE212/ZWE21# → LN1; MZEA12 → LN2). Check the case size before buying, a Group 35 will not fit the tray correctly. ## Sources - [2023 Corolla Owner's Manual, maintenance data (Toyota.com)](https://www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/digital/article/corolla/2023/om02568u/ch08se010401/) - [Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023, ZRE212/ZWE21# = LN1, MZEA12 = LN2 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/03_Batteries2023_hi.pdf) - [Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020, E210 plug part numbers (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/09_SparkPlugs2020_hi.pdf) - [Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020, 90915-YZZF2 for all E210 engines (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/06_OilFilters2020_hi.pdf) - [AMSOIL vehicle lookup, 2020 Corolla 2.0L M20A-FKS capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2020/toyota/corolla/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-m20a-fks-3/) - [Legacy Toyota, Corolla oil type & capacity by year (dealer service guide)](https://www.legacytoyotadallas.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/toyota-corolla-oil-type-and-capacity/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Corolla / Corolla Hybrid EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Toyota_Corolla.shtml) - [TirePressure.org, 2021 Toyota Corolla placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/corolla/2021) - [NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V682-8151.PDF) - [iFixit, 2018-present Corolla 12V battery replacement (engine-bay location)](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/2018+2019+2020+2021+2022+2023+2024+2025+2026+Toyota+Corolla+12V+Battery+Replacement/226153) ## Find your exact Corolla - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012) More Toyota Corolla guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/oil) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.