# Car battery Exide EC652 Classic 12V 65Ah 540A ![Car battery Exide EC652 Classic 12V 65Ah 540A](https://baterias.com/5499-home_default/battery-exide-ec652-12v-65ah-540a.jpg) > Exide EC652 car battery 12V 65Ah 540A. CLASSIC range. Dimensions 278×175×175 mm, + terminal on the right. Check fitment by plate. **Category:** [Classic Car Batteries](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-classic-cars) → [EXIDE](https://baterias.com/gb/exide) - **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-ec652-12v-65ah-540a - **Language**: en-GB - **Brand**: EXIDE - **Reference**: BCOM-EXIDE-EC652 - **EAN**: 3661024034869 - **MPN**: EC652 - **Price**: 77,80 € (VAT incl., Spain) - **Last updated**: 2026-10-28 - **Stock**: In stock ## Technical specifications | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Brand | EXIDE | | Reference | EC652 | | Model | EXIDE CLASSIC | | Voltage (V) | 12 V | | Largo | 278 cm | | Ancho | 175 cm | | Alto | 175 cm | | Peso | 14.5 kg | | Tecnología | Lead-acid | | EAN | 3661024034869 | | Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the right | | Cold cranking amps (EN) | 540 A | | Capacity (C20) | 65 Ah (c20) | | Case type | LB3 | ## Quick description **Exide EC652 12V 65Ah 540A** is a ready-to-use passenger car battery, sealed and maintenance-free. Delivers the cranking amps the engine needs in cold weather and keeps stable voltage for modern car loads (ECU, sensors, climate control, infotainment). ## Why this car battery? - **Original-equipment quality** without dealership prices - **Lasts 4 to 6 years** buy once instead of twice - **Real human tech support** if you have any doubts before buying 🔌 Voltage 12 V ⚡ Capacity 65 Ah C20 🔋 Cold cranking 540 A EN-1 📏 Dimensions 278×175×175 mm ⚙️ Technology Lead-acid 🧭 Polarity Positive on the right ⚖️ Weight 14,5 kg 🏷️ Model EXIDE CLASSIC ## Description ## Classic car battery Exide EC652 Classic 65Ah 540A 12V 12*V* Voltage 65*Ah* Capacity 540*A* Cold cranking 14.50*kg* Weight With **65 Ah** at **12 V** and **540 A** of cold cranking current (EN), the **Exide EC652** from the **Classic** range covers the starting demand of classic and vintage cars with their original electrical system. It replaces the original battery without adaptation in classic cars with a 278 × 175 × 175 mm format: same 65 Ah capacity and the positive terminal on the right. - 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 EC652 is for The Exide EC652 is designed for classic and vintage cars with their original electrical system: a format compatible with period trays and a stable voltage for original ignition and wiring. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference has a weight of 14.50 kg. ### Will it fit your current battery tray? The Exide EC652 is made in the 278 × 175 × 175 mm format and weighs 14.50 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. Before replacing it, measure your current battery tray: if all three dimensions and the terminal positions match, the swap is direct and needs no adapters. ### Why choose Exide batteries 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. At baterias.com we work directly with the manufacturer or its official distributor: real stock, brand-new product and official warranty. ### The Exide EC652: Classic range and conventional lead-acid technology The EC652 is part of the Exide **Classic** range. Choosing the right reference within the series comes down to capacity, dimensions and terminals: technology and quality are common to the whole family. In a conventional battery the electrolyte is liquid and the lead plates are immersed in it. It is a mature, economical and easily recycled technology, ideal for starting vehicles in normal use. ### Usage and maintenance tips On batteries with filler caps, check the electrolyte level and top up only with distilled water. Check the resting voltage and terminals periodically; corrosion in old wiring is the most frequent cause of weak starts. ### Official warranty The Exide EC652 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. ### Delivery times and returns 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. ## Frequently asked questions ### How is the Exide EC652 battery installed in the vehicle? In most cars it fits in 15-30 minutes with a 10 mm wrench; if the battery is under the seat or in the boot the time can double. See the step-by-step guide on our blog. Quick summary: 1) switch off the engine and remove the key; 2) locate the original battery (engine bay, boot or under seat); 3) disconnect the negative (−) terminal first, then the positive (+); 4) loosen the hold-down clamp and remove the old battery; 5) fit the new one in the same orientation — with positive on the right match the polarity shown on the product sheet; 6) connect the positive (+) first, then the negative (−). ### What is the service life of the EC652 model? Expected lifespan of the Exide EC652 is 4 to 6 years in regular car use without Start-Stop. In cold regions it drops slightly due to cold-start stress; in very hot regions it also drops because of electrolyte evaporation. To extend its life: avoid deep discharges (headlights on with engine off), have the alternator checked yearly, and keep the battery clean and properly secured. ### What size is this battery? Dimensions (length × width × height) are 278×175×175 mm — also written as 278x175x175 mm and correspond to the European LB3 case size — following the European DIN standard. Always measure the space in your car before buying: even one extra millimetre can prevent the hold-down clamp from closing. The height shown includes the terminals. ### On which side is the positive of the EC652 model? Polarity: positive on the right. To identify it, place the battery in front of you with the terminals facing you and check which side the positive (+, marked with a red ring) is on. Before buying, verify the polarity matches your current battery: switching polarity forces longer cables or system reconfiguration, with short-circuit risk. ### Does this battery fit my car? Three options to confirm: 1) enter your number plate in the finder (DGT/DVLA/KBA auto-detect your model and engine); 2) check the "Compatible vehicles" tab on this page, where we list every vehicle verified by our technical team; 3) if you cannot find your model, message us on WhatsApp with brand, model, engine and year — we reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–13:30 and 16:30–18:00 (Spanish time, CET)). The EC652 typically fits a wide range of European vehicles thanks to its standard DIN case format. ### What are the equivalents of the EC652 model? Directly interchangeable batteries (same dimensions, same polarity, same Ah and CCA) are the OEM equivalents from leading brands: Bosch, Tudor, Exide and, depending on the model, Banner or Yuasa. Exact equivalence depends on technology — an EFB cannot be replaced with a conventional battery in Start-Stop cars. See the "Equivalents" section to view recommended options at the same performance level. ### Exide EC652 or Exide EA722: which one to choose? Same family as the EC652, one step up in performance. Compared with the EC652 it has 7 Ah more and 180 A of cold cranking more. It costs 18,60 € less. Worth it if your car originally had more capacity, is a diesel or cranks lazily in winter; otherwise the EC652 does the job. ### Exide EC652 or Exide EB712: which one to choose? The next step up from the EC652 in the same range and the same case. Compared with the EC652 it has 6 Ah more and 130 A of cold cranking more. It costs 18,30 € less. The one to pick for big engines or heavy equipment; in a simple car the EC652 is enough. ## Equivalent batteries - [TUDOR TC652](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tc652-12v-65ah-540a) - [TUDOR TA722](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-ta722-72ah-720a) - [TUDOR TB712](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tb712-71ah-670a) - [VARTA E38](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e38-12v-74ah-750a) - [VARTA E43](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e43-12v-72ah-680a) - [VARTA E9](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e9-12v-70ah-640a) - [EXIDE EA722](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-ea722-12v-72ah-720a) - [EXIDE EB712](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-eb712-12v-71ah-670a) ## Technical team (editorial authorship) The FAQs, guides and comparisons on this site are reviewed by the baterias.com technical team — automotive battery specialists since 2012. → https://baterias.com/gb/technical-team --- *baterias.com — Automotive batteries · 2026-11-06*