Does the Peugeot 408 require battery matching when replacing the battery?

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Yes, matching is required. The Peugeot 408 can also be fitted with a non-start-stop battery. Specialized start-stop car batteries offer more cycles and a longer lifespan compared to regular batteries. Their plates are harder, and the active material is less prone to shedding, making them suitable for vehicles with start-stop modes. Most vehicles equipped with start-stop systems come standard with specialized start-stop batteries and starters, which have a lifespan 3-8 times longer than regular batteries and starters. Under normal usage, the battery lifespan can exceed 6 years. Below is more related information: Start-stop Batteries: Start-stop batteries are primarily manufactured using stamping processes. Due to the high technical requirements, currently only a few multinational companies like Johnson Controls in the U.S. can produce them. At present, most domestically produced automatic start-stop equipment relies on imported batteries, with the high costs driving up the overall price of the equipment, which objectively hinders the widespread adoption of automatic start-stop technology. Despite facing technical barriers, start-stop batteries represent a significant opportunity for Chinese battery manufacturers. Mastering the core technologies would allow domestically produced start-stop batteries to offer substantial price advantages. In the automotive industry, the rapid development of automatic start-stop technology has led to a corresponding surge in demand for these batteries. However, the standards for start-stop batteries are very high. Currently, most vehicles use conventional lead-acid batteries manufactured with outdated 'grid casting' processes, which have a lifespan of only a few years. Even more advanced continuous casting and rolling techniques fail to meet the requirements.