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EXIDE CLASSIC

Q: Is the Exide Classic suitable for tractors or machinery?

Yes: the Exide EC1000 with 100 Ah and 720 A is designed for agricultural and industrial machinery, and the rest of the series covers hard-working fleet vehicles.

Exide Classic batteries (EC series) are Exide's basic low-maintenance range: lead-acid technology proven over decades, from 36 to 100 Ah with 280 to 720 A of cranking power (CCA). It is the go-to classic car battery, and also the value choice for fleet vehicles and machinery.

Cars built before 1990 have no Start-Stop and no demanding electronics: they do not need AGM or EFB, just a reliable conventional battery with the right case size and polarity. The Classic series runs from small classics (EC360) up to agricultural and industrial machinery (EC1000).

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Car battery Exide EC700 Classic 12V 70Ah 640A

12V

70Ah

640A

278 × 175 × 190 mm

€84.70 VAT incl.

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Car battery Exide EC652 Classic 12V 65Ah 540A

12V

65Ah

540A

278 × 175 × 175 mm

€77.80 VAT incl.

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Car battery Exide EC440 Classic 12V 44Ah 360A

12V

44Ah

360A

207 × 175 × 190 mm

€74.30 VAT incl.

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Car battery Exide EC550 Classic 12V 55Ah 460A

12V

55Ah

460A

242 × 175 × 190 mm

€68.80 VAT incl.

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Car battery Exide EC904 Classic 12V 90Ah 680A

12V

90Ah

680A

306 × 173 × 222 mm

€103.70 VAT incl.

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Car battery Exide EC905 Classic 12V 90Ah 680A

12V

90Ah

680A

306 × 173 × 222 mm

€103.70 VAT incl.

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Car battery Exide EC900 Classic 12V 90Ah 720A

12V

90Ah

720A

353 × 175 × 190 mm

€107.50 VAT incl.

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Car battery Exide EC400 Classic 12V 40Ah 320A

12V

40Ah

320A

175 × 175 × 190 mm

€72.95 VAT incl.

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Car battery Exide EC542 Classic 12V 54Ah 500A

12V

54Ah

500A

242 × 175 × 175 mm

€79.90 VAT incl.

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Car battery Exide EC412 Classic 12V 41Ah 370A

12V

41Ah

370A

207 × 175 × 175 mm

€68.95 VAT incl.

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Car battery Exide EC605 Classic 12V 60Ah 440A

12V

60Ah

440A

270 × 173 × 222 mm

€99.40 VAT incl.

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Frequently asked questions

Which battery does a classic car take?

A conventional 12 V starter battery such as the Exide Classic: cars built before 1990 have no Start-Stop or electronic charging management, so they need neither AGM nor EFB. What matters is matching dimensions, polarity and capacity.

Can I fit a modern battery in an old car?

Yes. A current conventional battery is a direct replacement for the original as long as case and polarity match — and it arrives sealed and virtually maintenance-free, far more convenient than period batteries.

How long does the battery last if the classic sits for months?

Every battery self-discharges while the vehicle is parked. If the car sleeps for long spells, disconnect the negative terminal or use a trickle charger/maintainer: it will noticeably extend battery life.

Is the Exide Classic suitable for tractors or machinery?

Yes: the Exide EC1000 with 100 Ah and 720 A is designed for agricultural and industrial machinery, and the rest of the series covers hard-working fleet vehicles.

Exide Classic: the simple, dependable battery for classics and fleets

The Exide Classic series keeps the proven recipe: a rugged conventional starter battery with minimal maintenance, designed for vehicles without heavy electrical demand. It is the natural choice as a battery for a classic or vintage car — where an AGM would be an unnecessary expense — and as a workhorse for fleets and machinery where cost per mile matters more than electronics.

Models in the Exide EC series

Exide EC360 — 36 Ah, 280 A: small classics and vintage microcars.
Exide EC542 — 54 Ah, 460 A: fleet compacts and mid-size classics.
Exide EC700 — 70 Ah, 600 A: D-segment saloons and fleet vehicles.
Exide EC1000 — 100 Ah, 720 A: agricultural and industrial machinery.

How to choose the battery for your classic car

Three things matter on a classic: case dimensions, polarity (position of the positive terminal) and a capacity equal to or higher than the original. Enter your vehicle in our battery comparator or try the battery finder by number plate; if your classic does not appear, measure the current battery and compare it with each Exide EC data sheet.

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