{"id":312,"date":"2026-10-25T05:30:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T05:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T05:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T05:30:32","slug":"jis-65d26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/jis-65d26\/","title":{"rendered":"65D26 Battery (NS70\/N50\/55D26): Specs, Fitment, and Cross-Reference"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p>Part of the <strong><a href=\"\/jis-battery-standard\/\">JIS Battery Standard<\/a><\/strong> guide.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The 65D26 is the <strong>highest-volume JIS automotive battery model globally<\/strong>. Marketed as NS70, N50, and 55D26 in different regions, it powers mid-to-large Japanese sedans, SUVs, and light pickups across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Its 260 \u00d7 173 mm footprint with T1 terminals is the de facto aftermarket standard for Asian-brand vehicles.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Specs<\/strong> \u2014 The highest-volume JIS model: 55\u201370 Ah, 450\u2013580 CCA in a 260 \u00d7 173 mm case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aliases<\/strong> \u2014 Same battery as NS70\/N50\/N50Z (regional names) and 55D26 (economy variant).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fitment<\/strong> \u2014 Toyota Camry\/RAV4\/Hilux, Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail \u2014 mid-to-large Asian sedans and SUVs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-reference<\/strong> \u2014 BCI Group 48 (H6); DIN equivalent 56638 (DIN66) \u2014 verify hold-down before substituting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build<\/strong> \u2014 Dedicated line, 8,000\u201310,000 units\/day, Ca-Ca radial grid, COS welding, heat-sealed cover.<\/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>65D26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Also Known As<\/td>\n<td>55D26, NS70, N50, N50Z<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>JIS<\/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>55\u201370 Ah<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CCA Rating<\/td>\n<td>450\u2013580 A (SAE)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\n<td>260 \u00d7 173 \u00d7 202\u2013225 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Terminal Type<\/td>\n<td>T1 small post (JIS standard)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Polarity<\/td>\n<td>Left (\u2212), Right (+) \u2014 JIS type [0]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hold-Down<\/td>\n<td>B00 (top frame clamp)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Approximate Weight<\/td>\n<td>14\u201318 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chengguang SKU<\/td>\n<td>CG-JIS-65D26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Specification ranges:<\/strong> exact CCA and Ah vary by batch and customer spec. Contact Chengguang for the exact data sheet.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Case &amp; Terminal Identification<\/h2>\n<p>The 65D26 is a JIS D-series case: 260 mm long \u00d7 173 mm wide with T1 small-post terminals. The same physical battery carries multiple labels by market:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Label<\/th>\n<th>Region<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>65D26<\/td>\n<td>Most global markets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NS70<\/td>\n<td>Southeast Asia, Australia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>N50<\/td>\n<td>Middle East, Africa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>N50Z<\/td>\n<td>High-CCA variant (some markets)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Verify by measuring 260 mm length, T1 terminals, L\u2212\/R+ polarity. The 65D26 is often confused with the shorter 55D23 (232 mm) \u2014 the 28 mm length difference is the key mark.<\/p>\n<h2>Vehicle Applications<\/h2>\n<p>Mid-to-large sedans (2.0\u20133.5 L), mid-size SUVs, and light pickups \u2014 the most versatile size in the JIS lineup.<\/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>Toyota<\/td>\n<td>Camry (all gen), RAV4, Fortuner, Hilux (diesel up to 3.0 L), Innova<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Honda<\/td>\n<td>CR-V, Accord, Civic (some), Odyssey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nissan<\/td>\n<td>X-Trail, Teana, Patrol (petrol), Navara (some), Qashqai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mazda<\/td>\n<td>CX-5, Mazda 6, BT-50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mitsubishi<\/td>\n<td>Pajero Sport, Montero, Triton\/Strada, Outlander<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Isuzu<\/td>\n<td>D-Max, MU-X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ford<\/td>\n<td>Ranger (Asian market), Everest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Fitment is a market-based guide \u2014 verify tray (260 \u00d7 173 mm), terminal position (L\u2212\/R+), and hold-down (B00) before ordering.<\/p>\n<h2>Regional Markets<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Region<\/th>\n<th>Demand<\/th>\n<th>Characteristic<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Africa<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n<td>Largest export market \u2014 East, West, Southern<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Middle East<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n<td>GCC + Levant top-selling single model<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Southeast Asia<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n<td>Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Australia\/Oceania<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n<td>AS standard accepted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>South America<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n<td>Growing market<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Manufacturing &amp; Grid Alloy<\/h2>\n<p>The 65D26 is the <strong>highest-volume production model<\/strong> at Chengguang Power Tech (Jinzhou, Hebei, China):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dedicated line<\/strong> \u2014 automated plate enveloping, COS (Cast-On-Strap) welding, heat-seal cover.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Throughput<\/strong> \u2014 8,000\u201310,000 units\/day across all brand labels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grid alloy<\/strong> \u2014 calcium-calcium (Ca-Ca) for maintenance-free operation with low water loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plate design<\/strong> \u2014 radial grid pattern for uniform current distribution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traceability<\/strong> \u2014 every battery&#8217;s formation data, CCA result, and assembly timestamp stored for 5 years.<\/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;450 A at 30 s, &gt;7.2 V<\/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, terminals, label, 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 Ah<\/td>\n<td>Batch (1:500)<\/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 (1:500)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Charge Acceptance<\/td>\n<td>IEC 60095-1<\/td>\n<td>Current at 14.4 V<\/td>\n<td>Batch (1:500)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vibration<\/td>\n<td>JIS D 5301<\/td>\n<td>3g RMS, 8 hours<\/td>\n<td>Batch (1:2000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thermal Cycling<\/td>\n<td>\u221230 \u00b0C to +60 \u00b0C<\/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; <strong>18\u201330 months in hot climates (35\u201345 \u00b0C)<\/strong>, where heat is the dominant aging factor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sizing Check \u2014 Worked Example<\/h2>\n<p>A 3.0 L diesel pickup (Hilux-class) shows why the 65D26 is the default, not a compromise:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Warm climate.<\/strong> A 3.0 L diesel needs ~550\u2013650 CCA. The 65D26&#8217;s top tier (580 A) covers warm-climate diesel starts comfortably.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cold-winter market (\u221220 \u00b0C).<\/strong> Apply the ~20% cold-weather margin: 580 \u00d7 1.2 \u2248 <strong>696 CCA<\/strong> \u2014 beyond the 65D26&#8217;s ceiling. Step up to the 105D31 (650 CCA, but in a longer case) or specify the N50Z high-CCA variant if the tray is fixed at 260 mm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Runtime arithmetic: 65 Ah (C20) at a 6.5 A accessory load = ~10 hours to full discharge; keep above ~50% depth of discharge to protect cycle life.<\/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>55D26<\/td>\n<td>JIS<\/td>\n<td>Same case, lower capacity (~55 Ah) \u2014 economy variant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NS70<\/td>\n<td>JIS<\/td>\n<td>Same battery \u2014 SE Asia\/Australia naming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>N50<\/td>\n<td>JIS<\/td>\n<td>Same battery \u2014 Middle East\/Africa naming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>N50Z<\/td>\n<td>JIS<\/td>\n<td>High-CCA variant, same case<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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 48 (H6)<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>Verify terminal type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DIN<\/td>\n<td>56638 (DIN66)<\/td>\n<td>Verify<\/td>\n<td>B00 vs B13 hold-down<\/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 65D26 is available for <strong>OEM manufacturing<\/strong> under your brand from Chengguang Power Tech:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Custom label, case color, terminal type, and retail 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>Technical data sheet, MSDS, and Certificate of Analysis per shipment<\/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>Is NS70 the same as 65D26?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 NS70 (SE Asia\/Australia) and N50 (Middle East\/Africa) are the same 260 \u00d7 173 mm battery; 55D26 is the economy variant (~55 Ah).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What BCI group replaces a 65D26?<\/strong> Group 48 (H6) is the closest BCI match; DIN 56638 (DIN66) is the European equivalent. Verify hold-down (B00 vs B13).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I upgrade from 55D23 to 65D26?<\/strong> Yes, if the tray has 260 mm of length \u2014 28 mm more than the 55D23.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long does a 65D26 last?<\/strong> 3\u20135 years temperate; 18\u201330 months in hot climates. Alternator checks (13.8\u201314.4 V) extend life significantly.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Models<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/jis-55d23\/\">55D23 Battery<\/a> \u2014 shorter (232 mm), lower CCA. Common predecessor.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/jis-105d31\/\">105D31 Battery<\/a> \u2014 longer (306 mm), 90 Ah. Upgrade for large SUVs and light trucks.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/data.chengguangenergy.com\/battery-models\/jis\/65d26\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">65D26 \u2014 Full Specification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/jis-battery-standard\/\">JIS 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 JIS D 5301, 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>65D26 (NS70\/N50\/55D26) battery \u2014 55\u201370 Ah, 450\u2013580 CCA, the highest-volume JIS model. Specs, fitment, manufacturing, QC gates, and BCI Group 48 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-312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-battery-market-standards"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/312","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=312"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/312\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":815,"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/312\/revisions\/815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chengguangenergy.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}