# Start-Stop battery Exide EL605 12V 60Ah 520A EFB ![Start-Stop battery Exide EL605 12V 60Ah 520A EFB](https://baterias.com/5621-home_default/battery-exide-el605-12v-60ah-520a.jpg) > Exide EL605 Start-Stop battery 12V 60Ah 520A EFB. Dimensions 230×173×222 mm, + terminal on the left. For Start-Stop vehicles. **Category:** [Car batteries equipped with start stop system](https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries-equipped-with-start-stop-system) → [EXIDE](https://baterias.com/gb/exide) - **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-el605-12v-60ah-520a - **Language**: en-GB - **Brand**: EXIDE - **Reference**: BCOM-EXIDE-EL605 - **EAN**: 3661024036726 - **MPN**: EL605 - **Price**: 113,00 € (VAT incl., Spain) - **Last updated**: 2026-10-28 - **Stock**: In stock ## Technical specifications | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Brand | EXIDE | | Reference | EL605 | | Model | EXIDE EFB | | Voltage (V) | 12 V | | Largo | 230 mm | | Ancho | 173 mm | | Alto | 222 mm | | Peso | 16.2 kg | | Tecnología | EFB | | EAN | 3661024036726 | | Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the left | | Terminal type | 1 | | Hold down | B0 | | Cold cranking amps (EN) | 520 A | | Capacity (C20) | 60 Ah (c20) | | Case type | D23 | ## Quick description **Exide EL605 12V 60Ah 520A** is a dedicated Start-Stop battery with AGM/EFB technology. Withstands intensive cycling at traffic-light stops (hundreds of cranks per day), recharges quickly while driving and keeps comfort loads alive during long idle periods. ## Why this Start-Stop battery? - **Designed for Start-Stop** built for the intensive cycling of modern cars - **2 to 3 times longer life** vs fitting a cheap conventional battery - **Fast recovery** recharges in minutes once the engine is running 🔌 Voltage 12 V ⚡ Capacity 60 Ah C20 🔋 Cold cranking 520 A EN-1 📏 Dimensions 230×173×222 mm ⚙️ Technology EFB 🧭 Polarity Positive on the left ⚖️ Weight 15,4 kg 🏷️ Model EXIDE EFB ## Description ## Start-Stop battery Exide EL605 60Ah 520A 12V 12*V* Voltage 60*Ah* Capacity 520*A* Cold cranking 16.20*kg* Weight Designed for cars with Start-Stop, regenerative braking and heavy electrical loads, the **Exide EL605** combines **60 Ah** and **520 A** of cold cranking current (EN) with EFB construction able to withstand hundreds of starts a day. It replaces the original battery without adaptation in Start-Stop cars with a 230 × 173 × 222 mm format: same 60 Ah capacity and the positive terminal on the left. - Compatible with regenerative braking and energy management (BMS). - Up to three times the cycles of a conventional battery. - EFB technology: reinforced electrolyte for many more start cycles. - Withstands hundreds of starts a day without degrading. ### Vehicles compatible with the Exide EL605 This battery appears as compatible in more than 126 vehicles from manufacturers such as Nissan, Mazda, Infiniti, Subaru, Great Wall and Renault. If you are looking for a **battery for a Nissan** or Mazda with these dimensions, the EL605 is one of the usual replacement references. It also appears as a replacement in vehicles from Toyota, Tata, Mitsubishi, Brilliance, Hyundai, Byd, Proton and Geely, among other manufacturers. It is checked against 2 original-equipment references from different manufacturers. ### Will it fit your current battery tray? It has external dimensions of 230 × 173 × 222 mm and weighs 16.20 kg. The positive terminal on the left decides which side the cables end up on: it is the detail that causes most buying mistakes, so check it before ordering. It uses a B0 hold-down and 1 terminals, the system that anchors and connects it in the vehicle. Checking the three dimensions and the terminal position before buying avoids the most common mistake when replacing a battery. ### Technology inside the Exide EL605 Exide builds the EL605 to the same standards as the rest of its catalogue; what changes between references is capacity, format and terminal position. EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) technology reinforces the conventional lead-acid battery with a polyester separator and carbon additives in the plates. It withstands many more start cycles and partial discharges, making it ideal for basic Start-Stop and intensive use. ### 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. At baterias.com we work directly with the manufacturer or its official distributor: real stock, brand-new product and official warranty. ### Warranty and coverage The Exide EL605 comes with the **manufacturer's official warranty**. To keep it valid, always fit the same technology as the original battery (AGM or EFB) and register the replacement if your vehicle requires it. ### Care and maintenance A charger with an EFB or smart conventional mode is enough; avoid the high-voltage modes intended for AGM. If the vehicle only does very short trips, a periodic maintenance charge with an AGM/EFB-compatible charger greatly extends its life. ### When you get it and how to return it Orders placed **before 6:00 pm** with the battery in stock ship the same day. Delivery in mainland Spain and Portugal takes 24-48 working hours; for the Balearic Islands and the rest of the European Union allow 3 to 5 working days. You have **14 days** to return an unused battery; in mainland Spain and Portugal collection is free. We email you the tracking number as soon as the parcel ships. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the EL605 model EFB? Which cars need it? Yes: the EL605 (60 Ah) is an EFB, an evolution of the flooded lead-acid battery with additives that strengthen the plates. For cycles it sits between a conventional battery and an AGM, and it costs less than an equivalent AGM; it is the technology for cars with basic Start-Stop, without regenerative braking. ### Is the Exide EL605 battery suitable for Start-Stop? Yes. It is a EFB battery of 60 Ah, designed for vehicles with Start-Stop. EFB batteries cover basic Start-Stop (no regenerative braking). Registering it via OBD is advisable on most modern cars (the alternator then applies the optimum profile), but it works from the start. The general recommendation is EFB for basic Start-Stop and AGM where there is regenerative braking (it handles more cycles), unless the car manufacturer says otherwise. ### How is the Exide EL605 battery fitted in a Start-Stop car? With Start-Stop there are three more points: the negative terminal usually carries a battery sensor (IBS), so undo the cable at the terminal nut without removing the sensor; register the battery via OBD so the alternator applies the correct charging profile; and fit the same technology as the original (AGM or EFB) or higher, because a conventional battery wears out within months. Allow 15-30 minutes and a 10 mm spanner. If the car keeps its battery in the boot or under a seat, it can take up to twice as long. Steps: 1) switch off and remove the key; 2) find the battery (bonnet, boot or under a seat); 3) undo the negative (−), then the positive (+); 4) remove the clamp and the old battery; 5) fit the new one facing the same way (positive on the left) to match the polarity; 6) connect the positive (+) and finally the negative (−). Our blog guide covers it in detail; if the owner's handbook describes a different procedure, follow the manufacturer. ### How long does the Exide EL605 battery last? Estimated lifespan of the Exide EL605: 4 to 6 years in basic Start-Stop car use. Treat it as an approximate guide, as every case is different. 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 car and Start-Stop. ### What are the dimensions of the Exide EL605 battery? Check the room available in your car, because a single millimetre too much can stop the clamp from closing. Its dimensions are 230×173×222 mm, also written 230x173x222 mm; the height already includes the terminals. ### What polarity does the Exide EL605 battery have? The EL605 has the positive on the left: that is its polarity. If your current battery has its positive on the other side, this one is not suitable without longer cables or a reconfigured system (short-circuit risk). Face the battery with its terminals nearest you and see which side the positive post (+, red ring) is on. ### Is the EL605 valid for my vehicle? 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 EL605 typically fits a wide range of European vehicles thanks to its standard DIN case format. Always cross-check with what the car manufacturer states in the owner's handbook. ### What are the equivalents of the EL605 model? The "Equivalents" section of this page gathers the recommended options with equivalent performance; remember that in Start-Stop cars an EFB should not be replaced with a conventional battery. Interchangeable means the same dimensions, same polarity, same Ah and same CCA; for the EL605, 60 Ah (520 A cranking). ### Exide EL605 or Tudor TL605: which one to choose? Same case and same fitting as the EL605, from Tudor. Compared with the EL605 it has the same Ah and cranking power. It costs 5,80 € less. If you want to save or the EL605 is out of stock, it is the safe alternative: same dimensions, same polarity and official warranty. ### What exactly is an EFB battery like the Exide EL605? 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 still flooded lead-acid, but an EFB reinforces the plates with carbon and polyethylene and uses thicker grids. That gives it more cycles than a conventional battery and deeper discharge tolerance, though less than an AGM. Rule of thumb: car with an EFB from new, EFB (AGM is an optional, marginal upgrade); car with an AGM from new, AGM. ### Will my car recognise the new battery automatically? It is not strictly necessary on most cars, 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 EL605, the car will start correctly; the profile adjusts within a few days. ## Equivalent batteries - [TUDOR TL605](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tl605-12v-60ah-520a) ## 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 · 2026-11-10*