12V Aux Battery For 2019 212R or 140R?

[jcaz2019SoulEV]

Picked up the 2019 from the dealer after the -non-maintenance checkup. They recommended replacing the 12v and stated it has a 0% SOH. Pretty amazing since the car unlocks, powers up, and drives. So I had it checked at 2 auto parts stores and both results showed it was indeed, failed. Looking at the battery, it has a 2019 sticker which is weird because that suggests it was replaced in 2019 for some reason; The battery doesn't appear as an OEM an is the same brand as O'Reilly's.

Most of the autoparts sites (including in-store) list a 140R which has recessed posts (below bottom) and I could not see a way for it to work with the wiring. Now a 2018 shows the 121R with terminals on top like a normal battery which appears like what I have currently.

Anyone with a 2019 have the same 212R or in fact have the 140R?

Thank you!

Battery Group Size 121R 600 CCA (2018 Soul)



Top Post Battery Group Size 140R H4 480 (recommended for 2019)

 

[jcaz2019SoulEV]

Dropped in a Walmart 121R with 3 year warranty. Could have gone with Costco for $25 less but Costco is open fewer hours and batteries never fail at a convenient time.

 

[chilibt]

I recommend a Battery booster for everyone (the size of a paperback novel). It takes the "Emergency" down to "priority" when a weak or drained battery is showing up. (they are from $50-100 CAD)
These cars are dependant on the 12V battery, and a "door open" LED can kill a battery in a day or two. Even with a new 12v it can drain due to proximity to a key nearby such as while camping or key kept in a place near the car in the house.
On average for the past 6 years, I use mine once a year. It takes about 2 Minutes to boost my battery to get the car started. Once started, and in "ready to drive" mode the main battery charges the 12V battery, like an alternator in a ICE car. I leave the car in this running mode in the driveway to help charge the battery if I am not driving right away. Its nice it does not pollute while doing this.
Of Note: The rear "trunk light" in my 2018 soul was Halogen. Once it was left on and it drained my 12v battery overnight. When discovered it was too hot to touch, I had to let it cool before investigating the bulb size. I promptly replaced it with an LED. This brought the drain from 20-30 watts down to 1 watt.