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Fitment recommendation

2018 Honda Civic battery

Recommended fit · Group 51R · Flooded lead-acid.

What battery does a 2018 Honda Civic take?

The 2018 Honda Civic takes a BCI Group 51R Flooded lead-acid battery, minimum 410 CCA. Raya Energy lists 3 matching ZITEX batteries for this fitment — see the recommended options below.

2.0L I4

BCI Group 51RFlooded lead-acid410+ CCA

Compact, reverse terminals.

51R-G550
Flooded·Group 51R

51R-G550

470-500 CCA79 min RC55 Ah
Premium
51R-Z500
Flooded·Group 51R

51R-Z500

470 CCA79 min RC55 Ah
51R-Z430
Flooded·Group 51R

51R-Z430

430 CCA79 min RC52 Ah

Frequently asked about the 2018 Honda Civic

What battery does a 2018 Honda Civic take?
The 2018 Honda Civic is typically fitted with a BCI Group 51R battery — Flooded lead-acid chemistry recommended. The Raya Energy catalog has 3 matching ZITEX SKUs.
How many CCA does a 2018 Honda Civic need?
OEM specifies at least 410 CCA (cold cranking amps). In Canadian winters, anywhere from 410 to 492 CCA is sensible — higher CCA gives more starting headroom on the coldest mornings without affecting normal operation.
Does my 2018 Honda Civic need AGM?
AGM isn't required for the standard 2018 Honda Civic fitments listed above — flooded chemistry is fine. AGM is still a sensible upgrade for cold-climate use or high-accessory-load vehicles.

Adjacent model years

2016 Honda Civic2017 Honda Civic2019 Honda Civic2020 Honda Civic