E160 battery change at your door

Choosing a battery for the JMC E160

The E160 ran from 2016 to 2018. Later cars in that range often have start-stop and need EFB, while earlier ones use a standard battery, so the model year decides what we bring.

Saloons like this are daily commuters, and stop-and-go traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road with the AC on full is hard on a battery. A test every spring catches a weak one before it strands you.

What a JMC needs from its battery

Most Chinese cars sold here take DIN batteries, usually H5 or H6, with H7 on the larger SUVs. Turbo models with stop/start generally need EFB or AGM. Sizes change between model years, so the technician checks the label or the VIN first.

Always-on dashcams, telematics units and aftermarket accessories are a common cause of overnight drain on these cars. If a new battery goes flat within weeks, the car needs a drain test, not another battery.

Send a photo of the label on your current battery, or the registration card, and we will confirm the exact specification before the technician leaves.

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