Can Sonnenschein crank my car?

That is not its market. Sonnenschein is the reference in service (stationary, solar, telecom, UPS, light traction, mobility). For automotive cranking use an AGM or EFB Start-Stop.

How long does a Sonnenschein GEL last?

Up to 20 years in float (A400 stationary) and 1,500-2,000 cycles at 50% DoD on A600 Solar — the longest service life in sealed lead-acid.

VRLA lead-acid with silica-gelled electrolyte. Sealed, maintenance-free, leak-free, position-insensitive.

Sonnenschein or Exide?

Same group. Sonnenschein is the premium GEL specialist brand; Exide spans SLI, AGM, EFB, GEL. For critical GEL service → Sonnenschein.

Sonnenschein A600 vs deep-cycle AGM?

A600 offers more cycles at 50% DoD than any equivalent AGM, better tolerance to extreme discharges and longer life in hot climates. AGM wins on cranking, GEL wins on durability.

How long does shipping take?

Standard delivery 1 to 5 working days to your country. We process orders within 24h.

Baterías Sonnenschein

Sonnenschein batteries: premium German brand from Exide Technologies, world reference in GEL Dryfit technology since 1957. Inventors of the gelled electrolyte, Sonnenschein is the standard choice in critical applications: telecommunications, UPS, railway, solar, medical devices and mobility.

Range: Sonnenschein A400 (long-life stationary GEL up to 20 years), A500 (UPS and telecom), A600 Solar (deep-cycle solar), Powerfit S (general purpose) and GF-V Cyclic (mobility and traction).

German manufacturing, maintenance-free, sealed VRLA-GEL. 24h mainland delivery, free 14-day returns.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12160V 12V 196Ah GEL

518 × 274 × 238 mm

€802.42 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12110V 12V 120Ah GEL

513 × 223 × 223 mm

€627.45 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12105V 12V 120Ah GEL

3450 × 1740 × 2850 mm

€517.30 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12094Y 12V 110Ah GEL

2840 × 2670 × 2300 mm

€557.57 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12090V 12V 96Ah GEL

513 × 189 × 223 mm

€516.52 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12076V 12V 86Ah GEL

3300 × 1710 × 2350 mm

€387.60 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12076H 12V 86Ah GEL

3300 × 1710 × 2360 mm

€433.30 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12072Y 12V 80Ah GEL

3300 × 1710 × 2350 mm

€414.39 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12065Y 12V 78Ah GEL

3530 × 1750 × 1900 mm

€389.40 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12063YO 12V 70Ah GEL

2600 × 1710 × 2100 mm

€359.02 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12052YO 12V 60Ah GEL

2610 × 1700 × 1780 mm

€350.33 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12051YG1 12V 56Ah GEL

2760 × 1750 × 1900 mm

€308.96 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12051Y2 12V 56Ah GEL

2780 × 1750 × 1900 mm

€304.38 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12051Y1 12V 56Ah GEL

2760 × 1750 × 1900 mm

€299.79 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12050VG 12V 55Ah GEL

2780 × 1750 × 1900 mm

€286.65 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12050V 12V 55Ah GEL

2750 × 1750 × 1900 mm

€282.06 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12044Y 12V 50Ah GEL

2610 × 1350 × 2300 mm

€299.79 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12040Y 12V 48Ah GEL

2420 × 1750 × 1900 mm

€320.71 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12033YG2 12V 38Ah GEL

2100 × 1750 × 1750 mm

€233.80 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12033YG1 12V 38Ah GEL

2100 × 1750 × 1750 mm

€233.75 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12033Y1 12V 38Ah GEL

2100 × 1750 × 1750 mm

€227.37 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12025YG 12V 28Ah GEL

1970 × 1320 × 1840 mm

€206.04 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12022YF 12V 24Ah GEL

1670 × 1760 × 1260 mm

€183.02 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF06240V 6V 270Ah GEL

3100 × 1810 × 3600 mm

€706.41 VAT incl.

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Sonnenschein: the inventor of GEL Dryfit

Sonnenschein is a German brand founded in 1910 that in 1957 invented GEL Dryfit technology — the first maintenance-free lead-acid battery using a silica-thickened gelled electrolyte. The technology revolutionised the industry by enabling sealed VRLA batteries that cannot leak and can operate in any orientation. Today the brand belongs to Exide Technologies, with manufacturing kept in Büdingen (Germany).

Sonnenschein is the worldwide reference whenever reliability is non-negotiable: power utilities, mobile networks, hospital backup, railway control, low-cost satellites and critical infrastructure rely on Sonnenschein as standard.

Sonnenschein range

Line	Technology	Application	Cycle / float life
A400	GEL Dryfit stationary	Stationary buffer, energy, industrial control	20 years float
A500	GEL VRLA	Telecom, UPS, alarms	10-12 years float
A600 Solar	GEL deep cycle	Solar PV, off-grid, self-consumption	1,500-2,000 cycles at 50% DoD
Powerfit S	VRLA general	Small UPS, alarms, light e-mobility	5-7 years
GF-V Cyclic	GEL traction	Wheelchairs, mobility scooters, AGV, golf	1,200+ cycles

Why GEL versus AGM?

GEL Dryfit offers the longest float life in the segment (up to 20 years on A400) and tolerates deep discharges better than AGM. The gelled electrolyte makes it position-insensitive and immune to extreme vibration. The trade-off: GEL handles less peak cranking current than AGM, so it is reserved for service (not cranking): stationary, deep-cycle solar, light traction, telecom and UPS.

Sonnenschein by application

Solar / PV — A600 Solar is the European standard in stand-alone PV and self-consumption.
UPS — A500 for buffer in small/medium data centres, telecom, hospital alarms.
Electric wheelchairs — GF-V Cyclic 12V 50/70 Ah for user mobility.
Mobility scooters — GF-V with controlled deep discharges.
Stationary — A400 long-life OPzV for telecom and utilities.

Top-selling Sonnenschein codes

Sonnenschein A412/100 A — A400 GEL Dryfit 12V 100Ah, long-life stationary.
Sonnenschein A512/85 A — A500 GEL 12V 85Ah, UPS/telecom.
Sonnenschein A602/200 — A600 GEL 6V 200Ah, solar/off-grid module.
Sonnenschein GF12 050Y — Cyclic GEL 12V 50Ah, wheelchair and mobility scooter.
Sonnenschein PS12-7L — Powerfit S 12V 7Ah, alarms, small UPS.

Sonnenschein vs AGM (Exide / VARTA)

For car cranking, Sonnenschein is NOT the choice — use an AGM Start-Stop (Exide EK, VARTA Silver Dynamic AGM). For service (stationary, solar, light traction, UPS, telecom, mobility), Sonnenschein GEL Dryfit is the world reference. The difference vs an equivalent AGM is service life (up to 2-3× longer in float) and tolerance to sustained deep discharges.

Frequently asked questions

Can Sonnenschein crank my car?: That is not its market. Sonnenschein is the reference in service (stationary, solar, telecom, UPS, light traction, mobility). For automotive cranking use an AGM or EFB Start-Stop.
How long does a Sonnenschein GEL last?: Up to 20 years in float (A400 stationary) and 1,500-2,000 cycles at 50% DoD on A600 Solar — the longest service life in sealed lead-acid.
What is GEL Dryfit?: VRLA lead-acid with silica-gelled electrolyte. Sealed, maintenance-free, leak-free, position-insensitive.
Sonnenschein or Exide?: Same group. Sonnenschein is the premium GEL specialist brand; Exide spans SLI, AGM, EFB, GEL. For critical GEL service → Sonnenschein.
Sonnenschein A600 vs deep-cycle AGM?: A600 offers more cycles at 50% DoD than any equivalent AGM, better tolerance to extreme discharges and longer life in hot climates. AGM wins on cranking, GEL wins on durability.
How long does shipping take?: Standard delivery 1 to 5 working days to your country. We process orders within 24h.

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