Exide EE2353 Strong Pro · Truck battery 235Ah 1200A EFB

Yes, it is EFB: a flooded lead-acid battery whose plates carry reinforcing additives (what is an EFB). For cycles it sits between a conventional battery and an AGM, and it costs less than an equivalent AGM; it is the technology for trucks with basic Start-Stop, without regenerative braking.

Yes, the EFB technology of the EE2353 is built for Start-Stop. EFB batteries cover basic Start-Stop (no regenerative braking). If the truck recovers energy when braking, AGM is recommended for its higher cycle count; for basic Start-Stop, EFB. The manufacturer's specification comes first. Once fitted it is ready to go; registering it via OBD, advisable on most modern models, lets the alternator charge with the optimum profile.

Most lorries, buses and tractors run on 24 V with two 12 V batteries connected in series. Always replace both at the same time and with the same model: if one is new and the other old, they become unbalanced and both last less.

There is no exact figure: for a battery such as the Exide EE2353 (EFB), a reasonable guide is 5 to 7 years in lorry use, even with high power draw while parked. What weighs most: temperature (cold makes starts harder and intense heat evaporates the electrolyte), frequent short trips, the condition of the alternator and charging system, power draw while parked and maintenance, not forgetting the type of truck and Start-Stop.

The Exide EE2353 takes up 518×274×240 mm (length, width and height, terminals included). Before buying, measure the space in your truck: one extra millimetre can stop the hold-down clamp from closing.

It has the positive on the left (polarity). Put it in front of you, terminals towards you: the post with the red ring and the + sign is the positive. A change of polarity from the original means longer cables or a reconfigured system and can cause a short circuit: check it before ordering.

Three routes: the "Compatible vehicles" tab on this page, with the vehicles verified by our technical team; your number plate in the finder, from which DGT/DVLA/KBA detect model and engine; and WhatsApp, with make, model, engine and year, during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–13:30 and 16:30–18:00 (Spanish time, CET)). The truck manufacturer's specifications always take priority over our tables. According to our data, 355 verified vehicle versions are compatible with the EE2353.

See the "Equivalents" section of this page for the recommended options at the same performance level. Mind the technology: in Start-Stop trucks an EFB is not swapped for a conventional battery. Interchangeable means the same dimensions, same polarity, same Ah and same CCA; for the EE2353, 235 Ah (1200 A cranking).

Rule of thumb: truck with an EFB from new, EFB (AGM is an optional, marginal upgrade); truck with an AGM from new, AGM. The EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) is a reinforced flooded battery: plates with carbon and polyethylene additives and thicker grids, giving it more cycles than a conventional one; for cycles and deep discharges it still sits below an AGM. Many basic Start-Stop systems (no regenerative braking) come with it from the factory, such as Renault Energy TCe, Peugeot/Citroën PureTech, Fiat MultiAir, Hyundai/Kia ISG and Ford EcoBoost.

It is not strictly necessary on most trucks, because the alternator detects the change and adapts the charge. The advisable step is to register it via OBD: the charging profile is optimum from the first minute and the battery lasts longer, especially on brands with sophisticated BMS (BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, Land Rover). Any garage with an OBD scanner can do it in a few minutes. If you prefer to do it yourself: VCDS / Carista (VAG), Bimmercode (BMW) or iCarsoft. Even if you do not register the Exide EE2353, the truck will start correctly; the profile adjusts within a few days.