The Complete Guide to Car Batteries in Kenya

Introduction

Your car battery is the heart of your vehicle’s electrical system. Without it, your car will not start, and critical components like lights, radio, ECU, and sensors won’t function.

In Kenya, car batteries typically last between 2 to 4 years, depending on driving habits, climate, road conditions, and battery quality.

This guide will help you understand everything about car batteries in Kenya, including:

1. How a car battey works

A car battery stores electrical energy and provides power to:

Start the engine
Power electronics when engine is off
Stabilize voltage
Support alternator when needed

When you turn the key or press start:

Battery sends power to starter motor
Starter turns engine
Alternator takes over and recharges battery

Without a healthy battery, your car cannot start reliably.

2. Types of Car Batteries

Lead Acid Batteries

Affordable and widely used

Maintenance Free Batteries

No Top-Ups required and longer lasting

Enhanced Flooded Batteries

No Top-Ups required and longer lasting

Absorbent Glass Mat Batteries

Premium performance batteries