The battery is the most important part of any modern car, so it is important not only to monitor the serviceability of the chemical power source, but also to choose the right product according to the main parameters. If the value of capacity and voltage is indicated on the battery case and the price tag, then serious problems may arise with determining the date of manufacture.
This parameter should also be taken into account when purchasing, so you will need to learn how to correctly determine the month and year of battery production. Where you can see this marking on the Exide battery, as well as how to correctly decipher the alphanumeric designation, will be written in detail in this article.
Why do you need to understand this?
A fair question: indeed, why do you need to delve into this series of symbols, trying to understand what they mean, if you can contact a consultant, and he will select the most convenient option.
Firstly, no matter how knowledgeable a consultant is in matters of battery selection, he may make a mistake.
Secondly, to the extent that you can trust the seller, if, say, this is the first time a purchase is made in this place, it would be wiser to check what is not hidden from view.
If we talk specifically about the Exide battery, then after carefully studying the information on its case, you can already draw some conclusions on the basis of which you will decide whether it is worth making a purchase here or whether it is better to look for other options.
An important indicator will be the production date. It is possible that the device spent a long time on the counter and, although it looks perfect on the outside, irreversible processes have already occurred inside, and the service life does not correspond to that declared by the manufacturer.
This is not all the information that can be deciphered when considering Exide, but more on that later.
Why is it important to know the battery release date?
When purchasing a smartphone, it is important to check that it has a fairly new battery installed inside it. The fact is that the service life of lithium-ion batteries, which are used on most modern phones, is relatively short (about 5 years). It is important that the battery wears out not only during operation, but also during simple storage in a warehouse, since chemical reactions constantly occur inside it, which gradually lead to degradation of the element.
Using an old battery can result in low battery life for your smartphone: a full charge will only last for a few hours. In addition, old batteries do not work very well, which is why they can become very hot or even swell. Of course, no one wants to encounter such problems on a brand new phone, so before purchasing a device you should look at when the battery was manufactured.
Where to look for Exide battery markings
Typically, all the necessary content (such as the production date) is placed on the top cover so that there is no need to mix the Exide battery.
What is curious is that this particular battery differs from its many analogues in that the markings are presented in printed form and are not extruded on plastic.
In this way, the manufacturer saves on expensive equipment, thereby reducing the nominal cost of the battery itself. But there are also some downsides: such text is easier to forge.
If you notice that the label with the production date and other encrypted information is damaged (or the print quality is so different that it is noticeable), refuse to purchase.
Number on the battery
The release date is often indicated on the battery itself, but it is encrypted with a special code that cannot be understood by an outsider. In addition to indicating the date, the code contains the series number, article number and other manufacturing characteristics, which further confuses the user.
However, there are several ways to help determine the production date:
- Some manufacturers encrypt the date using the Latin alphabet. It is important to know that the sequence of numbers corresponds to the alphabetical order of the letters (1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, and so on). Thus, the first letter in the code indicates the month of production: for example, D - April. The second letter means the year (counting from the year in which a specific battery model was first released). Next comes a single or double digit number, which indicates the week of release.
- Other batteries have a longer code of 18 characters. In this case, you need to find the sixth digit from the end of the code - it indicates the year of production. The fifth and fourth digits respectively indicate the week of the year.
- In order not to have to worry about deciphering the code, you can use the special application Decode 18650 Battery Date. Download and install the program, then indicate the symbols located on the battery of your device. The application recognizes codes from almost all manufacturers, and the verification takes place in just a couple of seconds.
Please note that you can decipher the number yourself only if the battery is removable.
- How to charge and restore a lithium-ion battery: questions and answers
Modern batteries have a short service life, so when purchasing a new smartphone or battery, it is important to know how long ago the battery was manufactured. Usually the release date is indicated on the box or the device itself, but in some cases you have to work hard to decipher the factory code.
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AKOM , Russia (AKOM, Bravo). The date of manufacture is printed on the top of the lid, consists of 6 numbers and one letter, deciphered as follows: the first two digits are the month, 3-4 digits are the year and 5-6 digits are the day of manufacture. For example, marking 0816 23 C will read as August 23, 2016. Autopart , Poland (Atlant, Autopart, Ecostart, Enrun, Redox, Timberg, Volat, Maff, 1STORM, 4MAX). The upper right corner of the cover, the first digit is the year, the second and third digits are the week the battery was manufactured. Banner , Austria (Banner, Duracell). There are 2 codes of 5 characters on the cover, the date of manufacture is encrypted on the left. 1-2 characters – week, 3-4 – year of manufacture. A=0, B=1, C=2, D=3, E=4, F=5, G=6, H=7, I=8, J=9. For example, codes are ADBGM AAO9H, production date is week 03, 2016. Clarios (Bosch, Varta, AD, Berga, Energizer, Edcon, Gigawatt, Tenax, Thomas, AFA, Numax, Safa, Werteile plus many more brands and factory batteries from many manufacturers in Europe (for example Mercedes-Benz)). The production date and manufacturer are indicated in the factory code stamped on the battery cover. The code consists of 24 characters, the first letter indicates the territorial location of the JC plant: H – Hannover, Germany; Z – Zwickau, Germany; C – Ceska Lipa, Czech Republic; E – Burgos, Spain; G – Guardamar, Spain; S – Sarreguemines, France; R – Rouen, France. The 4th digit means the year of manufacture, the 5th and 6th code of the month of manufacture: January 17, February 18, March 19, April 20, May 53, June 54, July 55, August 56 , September 57, October 58, November 59, December 60. The 7th and 8th digits are the day of the month, the 9th digit is the shift. Clarios (Optima). The production date is indicated in the code embossed on the plastic side. 4 digits, the first indicates the year of manufacture, the second to fourth the day, for example 7003 - January 3, 2022. Delta Battery , China (Delta, Red Energy) - Since 2014, marking with ABC12 type paint, where the second letter is the year, starting from 2014, and the third letter is the month. For example, ABC12 is March 12, 2015, and HEF25 is June 25, 2022. Exide Technologies (Exide, Centra, Deta, Hagen, Tudor, Sonnenchein, Zubr, American, Fulmen, Sonnak, Energasila, Patron). The code is burned into the lid. The first digit is the year of manufacture, the second character (letter) is the month (A-January, B-February, C-March, D-April, etc.), the 4th-5th characters (digits) are the day of the month. For example: 4J F 24 C1 – October 24, 2014 Since 2015, the Pinsk Battery Plant introduced a new marking, now the code looks like FXYYYYZZ, where X is the last digit of the year + 1, and YYYY is the number of the day the battery was produced, starting from April 1, 2015. For example, F9135321 – mid-December 2022. PS C 2022 in Pinsk returned to the usual Exide markings, 9BF2121 = February 21, 2019. Moto batteries Exide – 6 digits + LE. Numbers – year, month, day. Fiamm , Italy (AAA, Akuma, Baren, Fiamm, Uranio). 6-digit code on the cover. The first digit is the year, the second and third digits are the week of manufacture, the 4th digit is the day of the week. Ista , Ukraine (Ista, Volta). 2 marking options. 1st: a 10-digit stamp is applied to the upper surface of the battery cover using a thermal contact method: XXXX XXXXXX, where the 2nd digit means the year of manufacture, the 3rd and 4th digits mean the week of manufacture. 2nd option - code on the cover of 6 digits: 3/4 digits - year of production, 5/6 digits - month. Kainar , Kazakhstan (Bars, Bolk, Energy One, Erginex, Kainar, Uragan, ZDF, Electra). The production date is indicated in a digital code burned into the plastic of the lid. First comes the battery model, then the day and year of production. For example, 6032870820 – Kainar 60Ah, manufactured on the 328th day of 2022. Kursk batteries , Russia (Istok, Erginex, Eurostart). The production date is indicated in a digital code burned into the lid, 10 digits. The first two digits are the month, the 3rd-4th are the year of production, for example 0518235210 - May 2022. Megatex , Ukraine (A-Mega, 555, Autojet, Tokler, Energy Box, Fire Bull, Magic Energy, Power Impulse, Top Car, Viking, Virbac, Start ECO, Dilen Electric, Mercury). The date code on the battery cover consists of five digits. The first three digits indicate the number of the day of manufacture in the year, the fourth-fifth digits indicate the year of manufacture. For example, “047/13” stands for February 16, 2013. Since October 2014, changes have been made to the labeling; now customers can see two dates on the battery cover: 1) the date of manufacture of the battery (the last four digits in a long code), for example 5/237, 2) the date of filling and charging the battery (the last five digits in short code), for example 252/15. Monbat , Bulgaria (Monbat, Startcraft, Winmaxx). A nine-digit code is stamped on the cover. The 6th-7th digits are the week of manufacture, the 8th are the year. For example 356780181 – 1st week of 2018. Mutlu , Turkey. The production date of the battery is marked on the plastic of the upper part of the battery case. The code is six digits, the first of which is the line number, the second is the year, the third + fourth is the month, the fifth + sixth is the day. Example of marking: 381212 – Battery manufactured on December 12, 2022. Fabrika akumulatora Sombor AD, (Serbia) (Black Horse, Asian Horse). The date of manufacture can be found on the top cover. The digital code consists of 6 digits, which are read from left to right: the first 2 digits are the year of manufacture, the next 2 digits are the week. TAB , Slovenia (Topla, TAB, Vesna, Volthor, Dimaxx, Europlus, KBK, Moratti, Taxxon, Trust). Deciphering the release date: There are 2 codes of 7 characters each stamped on the top of the cover; the year (3-4 characters) and week of production (5-6 characters) are encrypted on the right. For example F1 1501 A – 1st week of the 15th year. Tubor , Russia (Titan, Cobat, Vaiper, Batrex, TopBat). The code on the battery cover, painted, contains 5 characters: 1st - day of the week, 2nd and 3rd - serial number of the week in the year (from 01 to 53), 4th - year (Latin letter): 2011 (H), 2012 (V) , 2013 (N), 2014 (Z), 2015 (P), 2016 (A), 2022 (S), 2022 (T), 2019 (X), 2022 (L), 5th – shift number. For example: 309A2: 3 – Wednesday, 09 – ninth week, A – 2016, battery released on February 24, 2016. ZAP Sznajder Batterien SA , Poland (Sznajder, ZAP, Maff, Volat). 10-digit code on the edge of the lid: the penultimate three digits are the day of the year, the last digit minus 1 is the year. For example 054532 0237 – January 23, 2016
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Exide battery release date
All information about the exact date and time of battery production is indicated on a round label and is quite easy to decipher.
Actually, only the month of production needs decoding (the rest of the date is presented in the usual form).
The months are divided into pairs and each pair corresponds to a letter of the Latin alphabet:
For some reason, the battery manufacturer does not indicate the replacement and exact time (by the way, many budget brands are guilty of this).
The number following the letter indicates the year in which the device came off the assembly line.
This concludes the information about the production date of the Exide battery. A little more data may be found on the company's official website.
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EXIDE battery production date in 2022
Starting in 2022, some factories of the Exide Technologies concern have introduced a new method of labeling batteries. Now the release date of EXIDE batteries is indicated not only at the top (as before), but also at the end of the case. In addition, the structure of the code has changed and now the cipher can consist not only of 7 characters (as was previously), but also of 8 or 9 characters.
An example of the new marking of the manufacture date of EXIDE batteries in 2022 with a nine-digit code in the photo below:
The new marking is deciphered as follows:
J2055A587 Line J, shift 2, day 055 of the year (in the example - February), A - 2022, 587 - serial number of the battery during the assembly shift.
| Code of the year | Year |
| A | 2020 |
| B | 2021 |
| etc. | etc. |
The eight-digit marking of Exide batteries began to be used in May 2022.
The code consists of only eight characters: first there is a group of 5 characters, then a space, then another 3 characters. The production date of the Exside battery is encrypted in the last three characters of the code.
The first character in the group of the last three characters indicates the year of manufacture, the next 2 characters indicate the month.
Example: B3223 075 , where 0 = 2022, 75 – July
| month | Year (2020) |
| May | 073 |
| June | 074 |
| July | 075 |
| August | 076 |
| September | 077 |
| October | 078 |
Characteristics and features of Exide battery
By and large, motorists are divided into two large categories: those who prefer quality over price, and others who strive to save on everything, even at the expense of common sense.
We do not set ourselves the goal of finding out how right one or the other is, but if you are a supporter of the first approach, we advise you to pay attention to Exide batteries. This brand is known to almost all car owners and needs no introduction. Well, if you still belong to a minority, then the material presented below will allow you to get to know the products of this brand better.
VARTA, BOSCH
In this case, you need to look at the production code, which is printed on the top cover. Here the fourth sign is the year, and the fifth and sixth signs are the month. For example, G2С3080520991 847205 35E 09 – 3 (2013) and 08 (August). VARTA also uses color techniques to indicate the quarters in which production took place: I.2012 - green, II.2012 - red, III.2012 - pink, IV.2012 - white, I.2013 - gray, II.2013 - orange , III.2013 - yellow, IV.2013 - blue, I.2014 - green, II.2014 - red, etc.
Code table for BOSCH battery
About the battery manufacturer Exide
The company's founding date is considered to be 1888, so it is one of the oldest manufacturers of automotive parts and components on the planet. From the very beginning, Exide has worked closely with leading American manufacturers of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Thus, it was she who became the supplier of batteries for Cadillac models, which for the first time in the history of the automotive industry were equipped with an electric engine start function powered by a battery.
Currently, the company's factories are engaged in the production of branded batteries, that is, those that display the logos of many well-known automakers. Thus, Exide batteries are equipped with special construction and agricultural equipment from companies such as Argo Tractors, New Holland, Wacker Neuson, AGCO, Ravo, Wirtgen Group, Bobcat, Same Deutz Fahr, Case, Terberg, Claas, Terex, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group, Kubota et al.
Exide is a well-known manufacturer of batteries for cars/trucks, as well as buses. The company's products are installed on vehicles from Isuzu, Nissan, Scania, Iveco, Volvo, Renault, Solaris, MAN.
In addition, the company pursues an active integration policy, joining other well-known brands. In particular, relatively recently it acquired the well-known Tudor brand in this market segment.
Exide battery range
There are no serviceable batteries in the Exide line of passenger car batteries. All manufactured products are calcium, gel and AGM power sources, providing longer service life while improving almost all important performance characteristics.
Let's look at the most popular battery series.
Classic new
Low-cost universal batteries aimed at cars with a relatively small electrical load. At the same time, all models in the series are characterized by high wear resistance, reliability and long service life.
Excell new
An improved version of the classic series. It has an improved electrical conductivity of the plates and an even longer service life with the same versatility. Batteries of this line can be recommended for installation in cars with a standard average level of energy consumption.
Premium
The name of the line speaks for itself. These are premium-level calcium batteries with the following advantages:
Start-Stop EFB
First appearing on the market in 2008, lead-acid batteries in this series were initially aimed at use in cars equipped with a start-stop system. Thanks to the introduction of carbon additives into the plates, the manufacturer was able to significantly increase the rate of charge recovery, which did not affect their service life.
Premium Carbon Boost
A distinctive feature of this line is the doping of the lead alloy with carbon impurities, which has reduced the time required to restore the battery capacity. Batteries of this series are installed on cars with a large electrical load, as well as on cars operated under intensive conditions.
Start-Stop AGM
The use of AGM technology has made it possible to obtain batteries with exceptionally high starting current and capacity in their class. The batteries can be used in vehicles with Start-Stop and/or Intelligent Fuel Economy.
Regardless of the line, all Exide car batteries have high resistance to mechanical loads (shake, vibration, shock), an increased number of discharge/charge cycles, and stable operation in urban environments.
How to determine the production date of Exide batteries
Unlike many other brands of car batteries, Exide battery labels do not include production date information.
The year of manufacture is indicated separately; you can see the two-character code on the case on a separate sticker. It is not difficult to decipher the release date: the first digit indicates the year of release, the second character encodes the serial number of the month (A - January/February, B - March/April, C - May/June, D - July/August, E - September/October, F - November December).
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How to determine the year of manufacture of the battery, service life
The battery label is the first thing you should pay attention to.
It is available for all batteries, and allows consumers to determine the batch number, manufacturer, country of production and release date. This is also beneficial for the manufacturer himself, who, if a defect is detected, will be able to identify an unsuccessful batch of goods. The release date is very important information that allows you to determine exactly how much time has passed from the battery being released from the assembly line to installation on the car. It happens that several weeks and even years pass. All this time, the battery lies on the shelves of the warehouse, subject to seasonal temperature changes. The battery can also be transported from place to place during this time, as a result of which it receives unnecessary vibrations and mechanical damage. And even if the battery is kept stationary in a warehouse where all conditions for normal storage are provided, chemical reactions occur inside it that reduce the service life of the product.
To find out the release date of a battery, you should be able to decipher the markings. To begin with, it is recommended to determine which generation this battery belongs to, and only after that begin decoding.
Let's give decoding using the example of the popular Varta battery. The product or wine code must be melted onto the case cover. It comes in two types:
- 13 mixed numeric and alphabetic characters;
- 2 separate groups of letters and numbers.
| Letter (No. 1) | Decoding the country of the battery manufacturer |
| A | Austria, Vienna |
| WITH | Czech Republic, Ceska Lipa |
| E | Spain, Burgos |
| G | Spain, Guardamar |
| F(R) | France, Rouen |
| H | Germany, Hannover |
| S | France, Sarreguemines |
| Z | Germany, Zwickau |
| Digit (No. 1) | Number of the conveyor on which the device was produced |
| Letter (No. 2) | Sales direction symbol |
| E | for installation on a vehicle during its assembly |
| V | for sale in retail |
| Digit (No. 2) | Production year |
| Number (No. 3 and No. 4) | Month of manufacture |
| Number (No. 5 and No. 6) | date of manufacture |
| Number No. 7 | Shift number at the manufacturing plant |
After 2014, Varta batteries began to be labeled slightly differently. In particular, the symbol numbered “4” began to indicate the year of manufacture, and the symbol numbered “5” - the month. And since 2015, they have been using 4-digit marking, which is deciphered in a completely different way.
- The first character indicates the year of manufacture and the Latin symbol, deciphered by month.
- The second symbol is the place of production, also designated by a Latin letter.
- The third character is the release day.
- The fourth character is the shift number.
Information on other batteries will also be interesting.
- Well-known Turkish Mutlu batteries are marked with 6 numbers. They are applied to the top of the battery. The first digit is the conveyor number, the second is the year of manufacture.
- Slovenian batteries Topla, TAB are encrypted with 14 characters. They are also located at the top of the body. The release date is indicated on the 3rd and 4th positions.
- Volta, Force, Oberon markings are marked with 9 numbers. The second position is the year of release, and 3 and 4 are the week.
- For Kursk-made batteries with a capacity of 45-110 Ah, the marking is applied in the upper right corner of the cover. It is customary to use a 10-digit code, the year of manufacture is indicated by the 4th and 5th positions. The last six digits are the battery identification number.
- Batteries, “Beast” have a 4-digit decryption code. The release date is marked with the last two numbers, the first two indicate the month.
| Battery brand | Labeling Information | Example |
| AKTECH (Aktech, Orion, Beast) | Marking with the production date is applied to the top cover. The code consists of 4 digits: the first two indicate the month, the other two indicate the year. | 0611 – battery manufactured in June 2011. |
| Kursk Battery Plant LLC (Kursk Battery, Istok) | For batteries with a capacity of 45-110 Ah, the release date is indicated in the upper right corner of the cover. A 10-digit number is used: the first two digits indicate the month, the next two indicate the year, and the last six indicate the battery identification number. | 1013 123456 – battery manufactured in October 2013, 123456 – identification number. |
| LLC "Company TM" (Tyumen Bear, Tyumen Battery, Space, BURAN, ARCTIC, Yamal) | The date of manufacture is marked on the back wall of the battery using laser perforation. Consists of six digits, where the first two indicate the month, and the next four indicate the year. | 082011 – battery production date August 2011. |
| Trading house TUBOR (TITAN, Cobat, VAIPER, BAT) | The release date is indicated by five characters: the first position is the day of the week (1-7), the second and third are the week number (01-53), the fourth position is the year of production in Latin letters (H - 2011, V - 2012, N - 2013, Z – 2014, P – 2015, A – 2016, S – 2022, T – 2022, X – 2022, L – 2020), fifth position – shift number (1-3). | 309H1 – 3 – day of the week (Wednesday), 09 – week number (ninth week), H – 2011, 1 – first shift. Result: the battery was released on March 2, 2011 on the first shift. |
| CJSC "AKOM" (Akom, BRAVO, Reactor, Ultimatum) | The release date of Akom batteries is printed on the top cover and consists of 7 characters. The first six are numbers indicating the date, and the 7th character is a letter representing the shift code. The date is encoded as follows: the first two digits are the month, the second two are the year, the third pair are the day. | 041402T – battery manufactured on April 2, 2014. |
| LLC JV "Polesskie Batteries" (Zubr) | The marking is on the top cover, in the upper left corner. The first four out of six characters indicate the date of manufacture. The first corresponds to the year (one digit), the second to the month (one letter), the third and fourth to the number. The month is encrypted as follows: A – January, B – February, C – March, D – April, E – May, F – June, G – July, H – August, J – September, K – October, L – November, M - December. | 2H06E1 – 2 – 2012, H – August, 06 – specific number. Result: the battery was manufactured on August 6, 2012. |
| VARTA, BOSCH | For batteries before 2014, the release date is indicated in the production code located on the top cover. The fourth position in the marking indicates the year (the last digit in the year numbering), the fifth or sixth position indicates the month. | G2С1050520991 536528 82E 09 – 1 – 2011, 05 – May, Battery production date – May 2011. |
| Mutlu | Batteries from the Turkish company Mutlu are marked with six numbers applied to the top of the case. The first digit indicates the production line number, the second - the year of production, the third and fourth - the month, the fifth and sixth - the specific date. | 410905 – battery manufactured on September 5, 2011. |
| TAB (TAB, Topla, Vesna) | The release date of batteries from the Slovenian company TAB is encrypted in a 14-digit code located on the top of the case. The third and fourth positions indicate the year, the fifth and sixth positions indicate the week. | F1110600941864 – battery released in February 2011. |
| Ista (Ista, Oberon, Force, Volta, Dominator) | The code is printed on the top cover and consists of nine digits. The second position is used to mark the year, the third and fourth positions are used for weeks. | 2534 132041 – August (34th week) 2015. |
| Banner (Running Bull, Uni Bull, Starting Bull) | The release date of the Austrian batteries is encrypted in the first 4 letters of the designation engraved on the cover. The first and second letters of the quartet are used to mark the week, the third and fourth are used to mark the last two digits of the year. The correspondence of letters and numbers is as follows: A-0, B-1, C-2, D-3, E-4, etc. | DEBC – DE – 34th week (i.e. August), BC – 12th year. Bottom line: the battery was made in August 2012. |
| Sebang Global Battery (Rocket) | The Korean manufacturer uses a six-digit code engraved on the top cover to indicate the date. The first two characters (letters) are used to indicate the manufacturer. The third symbol indicates the year, the fourth – the month (A-January, B-February, C-March, etc.), the fifth-sixth – the number. | KS3J26 – release date October 26, 2013. |
| Delkor (Delkor, Medalist) | To mark the production date of batteries from the South Korean company Delkor, a five-digit code is applied to the top cover. The first position is used to encrypt the year of manufacture, the second - the month (A-January, B-February, C-March, etc.) | 5AR15 – January 2015. |
But the production date of Bosch batteries is deciphered based on digital values. Details in the table below.
| Month year | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 |
| January | 81 | 181 | 281 |
| February | 82 | 182 | 282 |
| March | 83 | 183 | 283 |
| April | 84 | 184 | 284 |
| May | 85 | 185 | 285 |
| June | 86 | 186 | 286 |
| July | 87 | 187 | 287 |
| August | 88 | 188 | 288 |
| September | 89 | 189 | 289 |
| October | 90 | 190 | 290 |
| November | 91 | 191 | 291 |
| December | 92 | 192 | 292 |
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | |
| January | 381 | 481 | 581 |
| February | 382 | 482 | 582 |
| March | 383 | 483 | 583 |
| April | 384 | 484 | 584 |
| May | 385 | 485 | 585 |
| June | 386 | 486 | 586 |
| July | 387 | 487 | 587 |
| August | 388 | 488 | 588 |
| September | 389 | 489 | 589 |
| October | 390 | 490 | 590 |
| November | 391 | 491 | 591 |
| December | 392 | 492 | 592 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | |
| January | 681 | 781 | 881 |
| February | 682 | 782 | 882 |
| March | 683 | 783 | 883 |
| April | 684 | 784 | 884 |
| May | 685 | 785 | 885 |
| June | 686 | 786 | 886 |
| July | 687 | 787 | 887 |
| August | 688 | 788 | 888 |
| September | 689 | 789 | 889 |
| October | 690 | 790 | 890 |
| November | 691 | 791 | 891 |
| December | 692 | 792 | 892 |
| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| January | 981 | 1 | 101 |
| February | 982 | 2 | 102 |
| March | 983 | 3 | 103 |
| April | 984 | 4 | 104 |
| May | 985 | 5 | 105 |
| June | 986 | 6 | 106 |
| July | 987 | 7 | 107 |
| August | 988 | 8 | 108 |
| September | 989 | 9 | 109 |
| October | 990 | 10 | 110 |
| November | 991 | 11 | 111 |
| December | 992 | 12 | 112 |
| 2012 | 2013 | ||
| January | 201 | 301 | |
| February | 202 | 302 | |
| March | 203 | 303 | |
| April | 204 | 304 | |
| May | 205 | 305 | |
| June | 206 | 306 | |
| July | 207 | 307 | |
| August | 208 | 308 | |
| September | 209 | 309 | |
| October | 210 | 310 | |
| November | 211 | 311 | |
| December | 212 | 312 |
Battery life depends on many parameters, including the manufacturer. For example, the average service life of Varta batteries is 6 years. But it can be significantly increased or reduced. So, if you take care of the battery in a timely manner and do not allow it to be used in extreme heat or cold, the service life can be extended to 10-11 years.
Exide Battery Review
Classic
Exide Classic is a budget segment of models that are installed on most mid-price class cars.
The battery design has a removable plastic strip with plugs, which is convenient and practical for maintenance. For example, replenish the missing amount of distilled water, carry out inspections, diagnostics.
Excell
A line of batteries that is in greatest demand among the population. The manufacturing technology is based on the Calcium component. The design of the battery provides unhindered access to banks and lead plates for inspection. To do this, you must first remove the plastic cover.
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Reviews
Sergey: I’ve been actively using Exide for a year and a half, there are no complaints about the quality, the machine works properly. Starting the engine the second or third time in severe frosts. Periodically I replenish the missing amount of electrolyte, add distilled water;
Victor: my positive review of the Exide battery. I bought it three years ago from a car dealership and it still works well. Terminals often oxidize, but this is due to insufficient clamping on the contacts;
Dmitry: My comrades recommended purchasing an Exide battery, since they themselves have been using it for more than three years. Holds the load well, has had to be completely discharged several times, and is restored within a few hours;
Gerasim: I previously used a battery from a European brand, but I didn’t like it much. In severe frosts there were drawdowns, the engine started on the fifth or sixth turn. Once installed, the Exide starts with a half turn;
Vitaly: I recommend Exide batteries to motorists. I bought a higher capacity one two years ago at a promotional price, but it’s a pity that these are no longer available. The battery serves faithfully. My choice is Exide;
Gennady: The battery is of average quality, there is nothing special about it. It holds up well in summer, but in winter it fails in severe frosts. I left the car in the parking lot several times; in the morning I had problems starting the engine;
Vyacheslav: The battery is good, quite normal for a budget car. With proper maintenance, careful handling, and periodic recharging, the battery will last for six years.
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Does the battery have access to the electrolyte?
The modern Exide battery does not require topping up with distilled water if the vehicle's electrical equipment is in good working order and the vehicle is subject to ultra-intensive operating conditions. The electrolyte level for Low Maintenance category batteries is checked on a regular basis, for Maintenance Free batteries after the warranty period has expired (for truck batteries only).
Some types of Exide batteries (Start-Stop, Premium, Gel, etc.) have a sealed lid with no access to the electrolyte. In this case, attempts to open it will void the warranty. Other types of batteries (Exide Excell, Classic series, batteries for commercial vehicles, etc.) are provided with a removable block of plugs to check the level and density of the electrolyte during maintenance after the warranty period has expired.
It is strongly recommended to open the lids and add distilled water only at a specialized service center. It is prohibited to add electrolyte or any impurities to the electrolyte.
Exide battery review
Today, stores offer a variety of car starter batteries from all world manufacturers. There are domestic products, as well as many imported batteries. One of the largest players in the starter battery market is the Exide concern. This American company gradually turned into a transatlantic corporation, absorbing several other small and medium-sized manufacturers. So, the products of this company are produced not only under the Exide brand. Today we will talk about the history of this company, brands and technologies, as well as models of batteries produced.
About the manufacturer
The history of the modern concern Exide Technologies began in 1888 in Philadelphia. Then entrepreneur William Warren Gibbs founded a company in the USA called Electric Storage Battery Company. The Exide brand first appeared in the history of the company in 1900. The word comes from the abbreviated expression “excellent oxide”. Translated into Russian this means “excellent oxide”. This expression came into use after a new method for producing oxides for batteries was developed.
The modern concern Exide includes the famous European battery manufacturer Tudor. Henry Tudor (founder of the company of the same name) patented a new technology for the industrial production of Pb batteries back in the 19th century. This was before the Electric Storage Battery Company was founded. The Tudor Accumulator company was founded in 1897. A few years later the first plant was opened in Spain. Before the revolution, the battery enterprise operated under the Tudor system in St. Petersburg. This plant still operates today, producing alkaline batteries. In the 1980s, Tudor was one of the largest battery manufacturers on the planet. They produced up to a million batteries per year, which were sold in 50 different countries.
Technologies and brands
Company developments
As a leader in the starter battery industry, Exide has a responsibility to set the pace in automotive battery development. The concern has research centers in Spain and Germany, which constantly produce technological and production innovations. In addition, we are constantly working with major global car manufacturers to test batteries in real conditions.
The company's production facilities have been certified according to ISO/TS standards. According to company representatives, production focuses on maximum efficiency, high quality standards, and reducing the negative impact on the environment.
Among the most modern developments, the manufacturer cites such developments as:
For example, AGM and EFB batteries are now included in the range of any more or less large manufacturer. Recently, more and more cars have appeared with a Start-Stop system, for which these batteries are intended. EFB is a type of WET battery with liquid electrolyte, and AGM is a technology using glass fiber impregnated with electrolyte.
Battery brands
Now let’s briefly look at the brands under which the concern’s products are manufactured.
Exide battery range
For passenger cars
Classic
The Exide Classic line is the most affordable models that have been proven over years of use. The manufacturer recommends using Classic batteries on vehicles with standard equipment.
Excell
The Excell line of batteries is one of the widest in Exide's arsenal. These batteries are made using Ca-Ca technology that has been proven over the years. Although the Excell series batteries do not require maintenance, they are designed to allow the banks to be accessed by removing the cap. Experienced car enthusiasts will be able to independently check the density and level of electrolyte.
Premium
The Premium series of batteries is offered by Exide for vehicles with a lot of electronics. Carbon Boost technology is implemented here, providing 1.5 times faster charging. The meaning of this technology is that carbon additives are introduced into the material of the negative electrodes.
Exide Start-Stop EFB
EFB batteries first rolled off Exide production lines almost 10 years ago. Among WET batteries they are considered the most progressive. These batteries are used in cars with a Start-Stop system and are a more affordable option for AGM batteries.
Exide Start-Stop EFB battery
In addition to the high charging speed, there is a 3-fold increase in service life compared to a conventional battery and stable operation at high temperatures in the engine compartment. Return to content
Exide Start-Stop AGM
AGM technology is already well established today. These batteries work in cars with start-stop systems and a lot of electronics on board.
Exide Start-Stop AGM Battery
Batteries of this type accept a charge well and can easily withstand deep discharge. These models deliver high inrush current even when discharged. In addition, they do not contain liquid electrolyte. This means increased operating safety. It is also worth noting the presence of a VRLA gas recombination system in them.
For trucks
Exide has the following battery models for trucks:
For motorcycle equipment
The following battery lines are offered for all kinds of bikes, scooters and other motorcycle equipment:
Others
What are the advantages and disadvantages of calcium plate grid technology?
The key advantage of calcium alloys is greater precision in manufacturing with high productivity. This is 21st century technology and all manufacturers are striving to switch to it. The only remaining drawback to date is the lack of a full frame of the positive grid. But this applies to manufacturers of economy class batteries. Modern European manufacturers use innovative methods to maintain the stability of the grating throughout its entire service life.
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