Can a car with auto start-stop use a regular battery?

[BrandonLee]

No, a regular battery cannot handle multiple high-current discharges in a short period of time. Repeated starts and high-current discharges will significantly shorten its lifespan, causing the battery capacity to drop rapidly. It won't be long before the battery needs replacement. Additionally, once the battery capacity decreases, the auto start-stop function will fail, and the vehicle won't shut down, rendering the feature unusable. Additional Information: 1. Auto start-stop car batteries do indeed have larger capacities, which is one reason for their higher price. They are not ordinary lead-acid batteries but use absorbent glass mat (AGM) technology, ensuring the electrolyte is absorbed around the plates. 2. Auto start-stop batteries offer superior performance, such as supporting instant high-current discharge, repeated high-current discharges in short intervals, and much higher cyclic charging capability compared to regular batteries. They also have longer lifespans and better stability. In short, their larger capacity and overall better performance justify the higher price.