VARTA

VARTA is a German brand of automotive batteries, founded in 1887 by Adolf Müller. Currently, the brand is owned by Clarios, a corporation specializing in energy storage solutions for vehicles. The core specialization covers starter batteries for internal combustion engines, hybrid, and electric vehicles. The brand's products are supplied both to original equipment manufacturers (OE) and the aftermarket. The brand's technologies are focused on providing stable cranking power and long cycle life under high energy demand conditions.

Country

Germany

Brand History

1. 1887: Adolf Müller founds the company Accumulatorenfabrik AG (AFA). 2. 1904: Official registration of the VARTA trademark. 3. 2002: The automotive battery division is acquired by Johnson Controls. 4. 2019: The battery business becomes part of the independent company Clarios.

Key OEM Customers

Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo

Type

Manufacturer, Supplier (OEM)

Ecology

The company implements a closed-loop recycling program for lead-acid batteries, allowing up to 99% of materials to be reused. Manufacturing processes are optimized to reduce carbon emissions.

Brand Authentication

Check for the 13-digit code on the lid, where the 4th character indicates the year and the 5th and 6th indicate the month of production. Genuine Clarios batteries feature laser-engraved codes on the casing, not stickers. Verify that the product weight matches the technical specifications listed in the catalog.

Certificates

IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001