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.

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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 GF06160V1 6V 196Ah GEL

196Ah

246 × 192 × 275 mm

€424.30 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF06180V 6V 200Ah GEL

200Ah

244 × 190 × 275 mm

€436.95 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF06180VQ 6V 200Ah GEL

200Ah

246 × 192 × 284 mm

€473.95 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF06240V 6V 270Ah GEL

270Ah

310 × 181 × 360 mm

€707.10 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12014YF 12V 15Ah GEL

15Ah

181 × 76 × 167 mm

€181.20 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12022YF 12V 24Ah GEL

24Ah

167 × 176 × 126 mm

€183.70 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12025YG 12V 28Ah GEL

28Ah

197 × 132 × 184 mm

€206.70 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12033Y1 12V 38Ah GEL

38Ah

210 × 175 × 175 mm

€227.95 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12033YG1 12V 38Ah GEL

38Ah

210 × 175 × 175 mm

€234.40 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12033YG2 12V 38Ah GEL

38Ah

210 × 175 × 175 mm

€234.50 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12040Y 12V 48Ah GEL

48Ah

242 × 175 × 190 mm

€321.40 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12044Y 12V 50Ah GEL

50Ah

261 × 135 × 230 mm

€300.40 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12050V 12V 55Ah GEL

55Ah

275 × 175 × 190 mm

€282.70 VAT incl.

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Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12050VG 12V 55Ah GEL

55Ah

278 × 175 × 190 mm

€287.30 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12051Y1 12V 56Ah GEL

56Ah

276 × 175 × 190 mm

€300.40 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12051Y2 12V 56Ah GEL

56Ah

278 × 175 × 190 mm

€304.95 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12051YG1 12V 56Ah GEL

56Ah

276 × 175 × 190 mm

€309.60 VAT incl.

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Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12052YO 12V 60Ah GEL

60Ah

261 × 170 × 178 mm

€350.95 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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