Subaru Forester Battery Size by Year
The 2019-2026 Subaru Forester uses a BCI Group 35 EFB battery. 2011-2018 models use a BCI Group 35 battery.
Battery by model year
| Model years | Battery | Type | CCA | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2026 | Group 35 | EFB | 540-640 | Shop Group 35 |
| 2011-2018 | Group 35 | Flooded | 540-640 | Shop Group 35 |
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Every Forester year
Choose your model year for the exact Group size, CCA, terminal layout, and the right replacement for your Subaru Forester.
Sources. The battery size for 16 of 16 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AutoZone, SubaruForester.org - Battery group size Q85 or 35 (solved) and Subaru Forester battery (verified). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-09-23. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.