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Fitment recommendation

2021 Honda CR-V battery

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

What battery does a 2021 Honda CR-V take?

The 2021 Honda CR-V takes a BCI Group 51R Flooded lead-acid battery, minimum 430 CCA. Raya Energy lists 3 matching ZITEX batteries for this fitment — see the recommended options below.

1.5L Turbo

BCI Group 51RFlooded lead-acid430+ CCA

Compact crossover.

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 2021 Honda CR-V

What battery does a 2021 Honda CR-V take?
The 2021 Honda CR-V 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 2021 Honda CR-V need?
OEM specifies at least 430 CCA (cold cranking amps). In Canadian winters, anywhere from 430 to 516 CCA is sensible — higher CCA gives more starting headroom on the coldest mornings without affecting normal operation.
Does my 2021 Honda CR-V need AGM?
AGM isn't required for the standard 2021 Honda CR-V 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

2019 Honda CR-V2020 Honda CR-V2022 Honda CR-V2023 Honda CR-V