{"id":306,"date":"2026-10-13T05:30:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T05:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T05:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T05:30:32","slug":"din-60038","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/din-60038\/","title":{"rendered":"60038 Battery (DIN100): Specs, Fitment, and Cross-Reference"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p>Part of the <strong><a href=\"\/din-battery-standard\/\">DIN Battery Standard<\/a><\/strong> guide.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The 60038 (DIN100) is the largest DIN battery in the Chengguang range \u2014 a 100 Ah, 870 CCA unit for European luxury vehicles, high-spec diesels, and light commercial applications. At 393 mm long, it is the longest DIN passenger-car battery Chengguang manufactures.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Specs<\/strong> \u2014 Flagship DIN: 100 Ah, 870 CCA in a 393 \u00d7 175 mm case \u2014 the longest DIN passenger battery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-reference<\/strong> \u2014 BCI Group 31 (low confidence); JIS 145G51 is a different class.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fitment<\/strong> \u2014 Audi A6\/A8, BMW 5\/7 Series, Mercedes E\/S-Class, plus light commercial auxiliary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build<\/strong> \u2014 Ca-Ca grids optimized for high-rate discharge, increased plate count, 1,000\u20131,500 units\/day, CE-marked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Quick Reference<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Parameter<\/th>\n<th>Specification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Model<\/td>\n<td>60038<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Also Known As<\/td>\n<td>DIN100, 600.38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>DIN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battery Type<\/td>\n<td>SLI (Starting, Lighting, Ignition)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nominal Voltage<\/td>\n<td>12 V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Capacity (C20)<\/td>\n<td>100 Ah<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CCA Rating<\/td>\n<td>870 A (SAE)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\n<td>393 \u00d7 175 \u00d7 175\u2013190 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Terminal Type<\/td>\n<td>Standard DIN post<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Polarity<\/td>\n<td>Left (\u2212), Right (+) \u2014 DIN type [0]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hold-Down<\/td>\n<td>B13 (bottom rail)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Approximate Weight<\/td>\n<td>22\u201326 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chengguang SKU<\/td>\n<td>CG-DIN-60038<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Specification ranges:<\/strong> values are typical production ranges. Exact CCA and Ah vary by batch \u2014 request the technical data sheet for your order.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Case &amp; Terminal Identification<\/h2>\n<p>The longest DIN case (393 mm) with B13 bottom rail and DIN standard post terminals. The label reads <strong>60038<\/strong>, <strong>DIN100<\/strong>, or <strong>600.38<\/strong>. It is significantly longer than DIN66 (278 mm) and DIN80 (315 mm) \u2014 the 393 mm length is the key identifier.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Identifier<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<th>Check<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Case length<\/td>\n<td>393 mm<\/td>\n<td>Longest DIN passenger-car case<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hold-down<\/td>\n<td>B13<\/td>\n<td>Bottom rail lip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Terminal<\/td>\n<td>DIN post<\/td>\n<td>\u220519.5 mm + \/ \u220517.9 mm \u2212<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>DIN vs JIS:<\/strong> DIN batteries use B13 bottom rail; JIS use B00 top frame. The two mounting systems do not interchange without an adapter.<\/p>\n<h2>Vehicle Applications<\/h2>\n<p>European large luxury sedans and SUVs, high-specification diesel vehicles, and light commercial vehicles.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Brand<\/th>\n<th>Compatible Models<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Audi<\/td>\n<td>A6, A8, Q7, Q8 (large diesel)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BMW<\/td>\n<td>5 Series, 7 Series, X5, X6 (diesel)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mercedes-Benz<\/td>\n<td>E-Class, S-Class, GLE, GLS (diesel)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VW<\/td>\n<td>Touareg, Phaeton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Porsche<\/td>\n<td>Cayenne (diesel)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Light commercial<\/td>\n<td>VW Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter (auxiliary)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Fitment is a market-based guide \u2014 verify tray dimensions, B13 rail fit, terminal position, and DIN post diameter before ordering.<\/p>\n<h2>Regional Markets<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Region<\/th>\n<th>Demand<\/th>\n<th>Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Europe<\/td>\n<td>Strong<\/td>\n<td>Premium\/diesel segment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Middle East<\/td>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<td>European luxury imports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Africa<\/td>\n<td>West\/North<\/td>\n<td>European vehicle segment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Manufacturing &amp; Grid Alloy<\/h2>\n<p>The 60038 runs on Chengguang&#8217;s DIN-standard large-frame line in <strong>Jinzhou, Hebei, China<\/strong> (IATF 16949:2016 certified):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grid alloy<\/strong> \u2014 calcium-calcium (Ca-Ca) optimized for high-rate discharge (870 CCA).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plate design<\/strong> \u2014 increased plate count versus smaller DIN batteries to reach the 100 Ah class.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Throughput<\/strong> \u2014 1,000\u20131,500 units\/day across all brand labels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Testing &amp; Quality Control<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Test<\/th>\n<th>Standard<\/th>\n<th>Pass Criteria<\/th>\n<th>Coverage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>CCA Cold Cranking<\/td>\n<td>SAE J537 at \u221218 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>&gt;870 A<\/td>\n<td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open Circuit Voltage<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>&gt;12.60 V after formation<\/td>\n<td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>High-Rate Discharge<\/td>\n<td>30-second test<\/td>\n<td>Voltage stability<\/td>\n<td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Visual Inspection<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>Case, B13 rail, terminals, polarity<\/td>\n<td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C20 Capacity<\/td>\n<td>IEC 60095-1<\/td>\n<td>\u226595% of rated 100 Ah<\/td>\n<td>Batch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reserve Capacity<\/td>\n<td>SAE J537<\/td>\n<td>25 A to 10.5 V<\/td>\n<td>Batch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Charge Acceptance<\/td>\n<td>EN 50342-1<\/td>\n<td>Current at 14.4 V<\/td>\n<td>Batch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vibration<\/td>\n<td>EN 50342-1<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>Batch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thermal Cycling<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>No leakage, CCA retention<\/td>\n<td>Type approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Charging &amp; Service Life<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Charge voltage<\/strong> \u2014 SLI absorption 14.4\u201314.8 V; alternator output 13.8\u201314.4 V in service.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service life<\/strong> \u2014 3\u20135 years temperate; 18\u201330 months in hot climates. The 100 Ah capacity provides reserve buffer for high-spec electrical loads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sizing Check \u2014 Worked Example<\/h2>\n<p>An Audi Q7 (3.0 L TDI) in a cold European market shows why the 60038 is the flagship:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cold start (\u221218 \u00b0C).<\/strong> A 3.0 L V6 diesel needs ~750\u2013900 CCA. The 60038&#8217;s 870 CCA clears it \u2014 sized specifically for European cold-cranking demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DIN vs JIS comparison.<\/strong> The ~100 Ah JIS equivalents (95E41 at 750 A, 105D31 at 650 A) deliver lower CCA than the 870 A DIN100 \u2014 the DIN100 is engineered for colder European starts, which is why the two standards are not interchangeable despite similar Ah.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Runtime arithmetic: 100 Ah (C20) at a 10 A accessory load = ~10 hours to full discharge, or ~5 hours to the 50% depth-of-discharge line.<\/p>\n<h2>Cross-Reference<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Standard<\/th>\n<th>Relationship<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>DIN100<\/td>\n<td>DIN<\/td>\n<td>Alias \u2014 same case<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>600.38<\/td>\n<td>DIN<\/td>\n<td>Alias \u2014 same case<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The DIN100 CCA of 870 A (SAE) reflects European cold-climate requirements \u2014 higher than the ~100 Ah JIS equivalents (650\u2013750 A).<\/p>\n<h2>Cross-Standard Equivalents<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Standard<\/th>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Confidence<\/th>\n<th>Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>BCI<\/td>\n<td>Group 31<\/td>\n<td>Low<\/td>\n<td>Verify dimensions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JIS<\/td>\n<td>145G51<\/td>\n<td>Low<\/td>\n<td>Heavy-duty vs SLI \u2014 different class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Cross-standard matches are dimensional approximations only \u2014 electrical specs differ by standard and test method. Always verify tray dimensions, terminal type, and hold-down (B00 vs B13) before substituting.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>OEM &amp; Private Label Availability<\/h2>\n<p>The 60038 is available for <strong>OEM manufacturing<\/strong> under your brand from Chengguang Power Tech:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Custom label (including European regulatory markings), case color, and packaging<\/li>\n<li>Full batch traceability \u2014 raw material lot to shipping container<\/li>\n<li>100% pre-shipment CCA and capacity testing with CoA<\/li>\n<li>DG-compliant export packaging (UN 2794 \/ Class 8)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CE marking documentation for EU import<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/contact\/\">Request OEM Quote<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/oem.chengguangenergy.com\/oem-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">View OEM Process<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What BCI group is a DIN100?<\/strong> Group 31 (low-confidence match) \u2014 verify dimensions and terminals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What cars use DIN100?<\/strong> Audi A6\/A8, BMW 5\/7 Series, Mercedes E\/S-Class (large diesels), and light commercial auxiliary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is DIN100 suitable for trucks?<\/strong> No \u2014 it is a passenger\/light-commercial battery, not a heavy-duty truck battery. For commercial trucks use JIS heavy-duty models (145G51, 190H52) or contact Chengguang for DIN commercial options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DIN100 vs 95E41?<\/strong> Both ~100 Ah but different standards: DIN100 is 393 mm with B13 bottom rail; 95E41 is 410 mm with B00 top frame. Not interchangeable.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Models<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/din-58827\/\">58827 \/ DIN88 Battery<\/a> \u2014 shorter (353 mm, 88 Ah).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/din-58043\/\">58043 \/ DIN80 Battery<\/a> \u2014 much shorter (315 mm, 80 Ah).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/data.chengguangenergy.com\/battery-models\/din\/60038-din100\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">60038 \u2014 Full Specification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/din-battery-standard\/\">DIN Battery Standard Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/contact\/\">Request OEM Quote<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Author &amp; Factory Credentials<\/h2>\n<p>Authored by the <strong>Chengguang Engineering Team<\/strong> \u2014 application and process engineers at Chengguang Power Tech, an automotive battery manufacturer in Jinzhou, Hebei, China. Content is reviewed by the <strong>IATF 16949 Quality Department<\/strong> against production data and third-party test reports before publication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Factory certifications:<\/strong> IATF 16949 (automotive quality) \u00b7 ISO 9001 (quality management) \u00b7 ISO 45001 (occupational safety) \u00b7 CE marking (EU compliance).<\/p>\n<p>Full test reports and the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) are published on the <a href=\"https:\/\/data.chengguangenergy.com\/battery-models\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Battery Database<\/a> and ship with every order.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources &amp; Verification<\/h2>\n<p>Specifications on this page are sourced from Chengguang Power Tech factory technical documentation and tested to DIN EN 50342-1, SAE J537, and IEC 60095-1. Contact Chengguang for the exact data sheet. Every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA).<\/p>\n<p><em>Author: Chengguang Engineering Team \u00b7 Reviewed: IATF 16949 Quality Department \u00b7 Last updated: 2026-08-19<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>60038 (DIN100) battery \u2014 100 Ah, 870 CCA DIN flagship. Specs, 393\u00d7175 mm dimensions, fitment, manufacturing, QC gates, and cross-reference.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":"","_llm_markdown_disabled":false},"categories":[126],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-306","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-battery-market-standards"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=306"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":809,"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306\/revisions\/809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=306"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=306"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=306"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}