The all-new Optima RedTop with hAGM+ technology charges up to twice as fast, lasts up to three times longer, and is assembled in the USA — built for drivers who demand more from every component under the hood.
GLENDALE, WIS. (Oct. 26, 2026) – OPTIMA Batteries, a division of Clarios, redefines power for modern vehicles with the launch of the new OPTIMA REDTOP RH6 and RH7 with hAGM+ technology. The new OPTIMA REDTOP with hAGM+ technology is equipped with increased charge acceptance which enables the battery to maintain reliable power for vehicles’ electrical systems while also delivering longer battery life in tech-heavy, modern vehicles.
These upgrades expand the battery’s role beyond the engine compartment, going beyond basic starting power to support the broader electrical functions of modern vehicles.
Automotive technology has evolved beyond the vehicle’s general operational electrical system; with modern vehicles requiring more power for new-age features like start-stop technology, advanced infotainment systems, heated steering wheels or seats, and complex new safety and security features.
For drivers of modern, premium vehicles, choosing the right battery becomes part of optimizing the vehicle, not simply maintaining it.
To provide the power needed for the more complex electrical systems, OPTIMA Batteries has introduced its next evolution of AGM battery technology with the all-new REDTOP with hAGM+ technology. The new hAGM+ technology delivers up to two times faster charging between electrical demands versus standard AGM batteries.
The new technology also offers up to three times longer battery life and is fifteen times more vibration resistant than standard flooded batteries, all with OPTIMA’s proven non-spillable design. These features, coupled with a competitive price point, make the battery an upgrade from standard AGM batteries.
OPTIMA REDTOP with hAGM+ technology will rollout high-end performance for vehicles using the common H6 and H7 sizes, like JEEP, Ford Bronco, late model Mustang, and Raptor, Chevrolet trucks, and Porsche and BMW vehicles.
“For decades, drivers have known OPTIMA REDTOP for dependable starting power, but the job of the battery has changed as vehicles have become more sophisticated. The new REDTOP with hAGM+ Technology brings Clarios’ advanced battery innovation together with OPTIMA’s performance heritage in a premium upgrade assembled in the USA at Clarios’ Toledo and Middletown manufacturing facilities.” said Cam Douglass, Chief Marketing Officer, OPTIMA Brand & Activation.
The new battery is assembled in the USA and will be available at large auto parts retailers like AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, NAPA, Advanced Auto Parts as well as online at optimabatteries.com.
For OPTIMA Batteries, the REDTOP RH6 and RH7 with hAGM+ technology underscores the continued push for technological advancements and bringing professional grade performance to the garage at home. For more updates and product availability, visit optimabatteries.com.
About OPTIMA Batteries
OPTIMA Batteries, a brand of Clarios, LLC, the world’s largest manufacturer of low-voltage batteries, delivers ultimate power for automotive, marine, RV, and powersports applications.
OPTIMA REDTOP, YELLOWTOP, and BLUETOP AGM batteries featuring patented SPIRALCELL and PUREFLOW technologies deliver superior performance in both starting and deep cycling applications. Adding to the legendary line of high-performance batteries, OPTIMA ORANGETOP lithium batteries with HYPERCORE Lithium Technology provide extreme performance in a light-weight package for powersports, RV, marine, and automotive applications.
The OPTIMA product family also includes a full line of digital battery chargers and maintainers designed to maximize battery life and performance. To learn more or purchase OPTIMA products, visit optimabatteries.com, call 1-888-8OPTIMA (1-888-867-8462), or follow @OPTIMABatteries on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
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.
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