If we replace the battery with one of the exact same specs, would we still need to register the new battery or will the charge cycle etc. be the same?
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Yes. registration has to do with age of battery as well as size.

- Nick

But it is only needed if your car has the Intelligent Battery Sensor. IBS cars have a plastic "box" on the battery ground cable, as shown in the following image:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/MINI_R56/23-BASICS-Battery_and_Connection_Notes_Replacement/images_med/pic07.jpg

If you do not have that on your car, you should not need to register the battery at all.

--DD