Don't Buy the Wrong Battery! 2025's Car Battery Brands Ranked Worst to Best

Buying a car battery isn't exactly thrilling---and let's be honest, most of us don't think about it until the engine won't start. Maybe it's a dead cell, maybe it just won't hold a charge---but either way, replacing your battery feels more like a chore than a choice.

After testing 16 major car battery brands sold in the U.S., we ranked them from worst to best---based on real-world reliability, cold weather performance, lifespan, and overall value. Here's how they stack up in 2025.