Now available in the U.S. – the ORANGETOP QH6 combines years of motorsports development to deliver a lightweight lithium battery for performance cars of all types
Glendale (July 14, 2025) – OPTIMA Batteries, a leading brand of CLARIOS, has announced the official launch of the new ORANGETOP QH6 in the U.S. The new OPTIMA ORANGETOP QH6 redefines lithium battery performance with more cold cranking power than any standard H6, resilience to extreme temperatures, and improved performance, durability and weight reduction over comparable lithium batteries.
The new QH6 is a quad terminal, 45 Ah battery with a cranking power of 880 A and weighs 19.8 lbs. It utilizes a variety of features that OPTIMA Batteries has become known for, including the OPTIMA CPR built-in jump-start and the integrated OPTIMA Batteries Bluetooth app.
ORANGETOP QH6 FAST FACTS
- Dual-purpose battery for both engine-starting and deep-cycle applications.
- Market-leading 880A cold cranking power at 0°F, with extreme performance down to -20°F.
- Built-in jump start (OPTIMA CPR) automatically disconnects your battery when it’s being drained and reserves enough power to start your vehicle, and can be automatically activated with the OPTIMA Bluetooth app.
- Industry-leading communications via Bluetooth app to displays battery status including health, state of charge and usage, current, temperature and alarms for BMS functions.
- Advanced microprocessor-controlled battery management system (BMS) automatically monitors and controls all functions.
- BMS-balanced cell state of charge for improved performance and extended life span.
- On-battery controls and status LEDs.
- QUAD terminals for easy installation of accessories.
- Robust design with industry-leading vibration, dust and water resistance.
- Integrated protection from alternator “load dump” in the event of BMS disconnect.
- Optional POWERLINK system for convenient battery control, state-of-charge indication and an easier way to connect your charger.
- A lithium charger, or lithium charging algorithm, must be used for charging lithium batteries.
- Normally, no charging system or other modifications are required for use in cars and trucks.
- Fitment Cross Reference: H6 / Group 48
- IP67-rated against water and dust intrusion.
Ready to upgrade? The ORANGETOP QH6 is avaialble now at www.optimabatteries.com.
About OPTIMA® Batteries
OPTIMA high-performance automotive, marine, heavy-duty AGM and lithium batteries are manufactured by Clarios, LLC, the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive batteries. OPTIMA REDTOP, YELLOWTOP and BLUETOP batteries feature state-of-the-art SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY. This patented design allows OPTIMA batteries to deliver superior performance in both starting and deep cycling applications. OPTIMA ORANGETOP batteries are the newest additions to the legendary line of reliable performance batteries with six sizes available that utilize HYPERCORE LITHIUM technology. This new offering allows for more than 95% of the powersports market to experience the power and performance of OPTIMA Batteries. The OPTIMA product family also includes a line of Digital Chargers, with advanced multi-stage charging to charge and maintain a variety of 12V vehicle batteries, maximizing battery life and performance. To learn more or to purchase OPTIMA products, please visit www.optimabatteries.com, call 1-888-8OPTIMA (1-888-867-8462) or find @OPTIMABatteries on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
About Clarios
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. Clarios is a Brookfield portfolio company.
