Kia Optima Battery Size by Year
The 2019-2020 Kia Optima uses a BCI Group 48 battery. 2016-2018 models use a BCI Group 94R AGM battery; 2011-2015 models use a BCI Group 124R battery.
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Battery by model year
| Model years | Battery | Type | CCA | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | Group 48 (some use 94R) | Flooded | 660-760 | Shop Group 48 |
| 2016-2018 | Group 94R (some use 48) | AGM | 730-850 | Shop Group 94R |
| 2011-2015 | Group 124R | Flooded | 580-650 | Shop Group 124R |
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Every Optima year
Choose your model year for the exact Group size, CCA, terminal layout, and the right replacement for your Kia Optima.
2020 Kia OptimaGroup 482019 Kia OptimaGroup 482018 Kia OptimaGroup 94R2017 Kia OptimaGroup 94R2016 Kia OptimaGroup 94R2015 Kia OptimaGroup 124R2014 Kia OptimaGroup 124R2013 Kia OptimaGroup 124R2012 Kia OptimaGroup 124R2011 Kia OptimaGroup 124R
Sources. The battery size for 10 of 10 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecs, Interstate Batteries and Batteries Plus. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-18. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.