Exide EC550 · Car battery 12V 55Ah 460A

Classic car battery Exide EC550 Classic 55Ah 460A 12V

For classic and vintage cars with their original electrical system, the Exide EC550 provides 55 Ah and 460 A of cold cranking current (EN) at 12 V without stressing the original wiring. It replaces the original battery without adaptation in classic cars with a 242 × 175 × 190 mm format: same 55 Ah capacity and the positive terminal on the right.

In short: the Exide EC550 (55 Ah, 460 A, 242 × 175 × 190 mm, positive terminal on the right). Verified equivalent alternatives: Tudor TC550 and Tudor TA640.

• Conventional lead-acid: the most proven and economical technology.
• Respects the vehicle's original electrical system.
• Format and terminals compatible with period battery trays.
• Robust construction against vibration.

What the Exide EC550 is for

In a classic that rarely leaves the garage, the low self-discharge of the Exide EC550 matters as much as its 55 Ah capacity. A trickle charger completes the care. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference has a weight of 13.30 kg.

Size, terminals and hold-down of the Exide EC550

It has external dimensions of 242 × 175 × 190 mm and weighs 13.30 kg. The positive terminal on the right decides which side the cables end up on: it is the detail that causes most buying mistakes, so check it before ordering. Checking the three dimensions and the terminal position before buying avoids the most common mistake when replacing a battery.

What Exide does differently

Exide is one of the world's largest battery manufacturers and an original-equipment supplier to many car makers. Its European plants produce starter, industrial and leisure batteries under original-equipment quality controls. We guarantee that every Exide arrives new, charged and with the manufacturer's full warranty.

The Exide EC550: Classic range and conventional lead-acid technology

Within the Exide catalogue, the Classic series groups the references designed for this use. The EC550 is the 55 Ah model of that family, with the same performance as its siblings in other sizes.

The conventional lead-acid battery remains the most widespread technology thanks to its balance of capacity, cranking current and price. Well maintained and kept charged, it offers years of reliable service in vehicles without Start-Stop.

Usage and maintenance tips

Check the resting voltage and terminals periodically; corrosion in old wiring is the most frequent cause of weak starts. A classic car often stands for long spells: a trickle charger connected in the garage is the best investment for the battery.

Manufacturer's warranty

The Exide EC550 comes with the manufacturer's official warranty against manufacturing defects. The warranty does not cover deep discharge through inactivity: in a classic, a trickle charger is the best protection.

When you get it and how to return it

Same-day dispatch from our warehouse for in-stock orders placed before 6:00 pm: 24-48 working hours in mainland Spain and Portugal, 3 to 5 days in the islands and the rest of Europe. Returns are accepted for 14 days if the battery has not been used (free collection on the Iberian mainland). You will receive tracking by email.