The Basic Principles of Start-Stop Technology

Start-stop systems automatically shut down and restart the engine to reduce the amount of time it's idling, therefore cutting down on fuel consumption and emissions. The majority of manufacturers choose to fit VARTA® batteries in their start-stop vehicles rolling off the production line.

The battery is at the heart of the car. It powers everything – from the ignition to continuously operating vehicle electric systems and onboard entertainment systems. The battery ensures constant power for all other functionalties during the start-stop process. Those batteries have to do much more than just starting the car. That’s why the BATTERY is the HEART of your vehicle.

Today most new cars have start-stop functionalty, which is why we have created two innovative VARTA® batteries with start-stop capability: VARTA® Silver dynamic with AGM technology  for advanced start-stop vehicles with regenerative braking, and Blue dynamic with EFB technology for conventional start-stop vehicles.