# Baterías Sonnenschein > Sonnenschein GEL Dryfit batteries: A400 stationary, A500 UPS, A600 Solar, GF-V traction. German quality, up to 20-year service life. 24h delivery. **Category:** [Start](https://baterias.com/gb/beginning) → [Batteries](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries) - **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/sonnenschein-batteries - **Language**: en-GB ## Description **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. ## 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](/gb/batteries-for-solar-applications) — 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](/gb/batteries-for-electric-wheelchairs) — GF-V Cyclic 12V 50/70 Ah for user mobility. - [Mobility scooters](/gb/batteries-for-mobility-scooters) — GF-V with controlled deep discharges. - [Stationary](/gb/stationary-batteries) — 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. Sonnenschein catalogue curated by our technical team. **10,989 Trustpilot reviews · 4.5/5**. 24h mainland delivery, free 14-day returns. ## Products in this category | Product | Brand | Price | |---|---|---| | [Traction battery Sonnenschein GF06160V1 6V 196Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf06160v1-6v-196ah) | Sonnenschein | 423,60 € | | [Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12014YF 12V 15Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf12014yf-12v-15ah-1) | Sonnenschein | 180,59 € | | [Traction battery Sonnenschein GF06180V 6V 200Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf06180v-6v-200ah) | Sonnenschein | 436,34 € | | [Traction battery Sonnenschein GF06180VQ 6V 200Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf06180vq-6v-200ah) | Sonnenschein | 473,35 € | | [Traction battery Sonnenschein GF06240V 6V 270Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf06240v-6v-270ah) | Sonnenschein | 706,41 € | | [Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12022YF 12V 24Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf12022yf-12v-24ah) | Sonnenschein | 183,02 € | | [Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12025YG 12V 28Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf12025yg-12v-28ah) | Sonnenschein | 206,04 € | | [Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12033Y1 12V 38Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf12033y1-12v-38ah) | Sonnenschein | 227,37 € | | [Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12033YG1 12V 38Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf12033yg1-12v-38ah) | Sonnenschein | 233,75 € | | [Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12033YG2 12V 38Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf12033yg2-12v-38ah) | Sonnenschein | 233,80 € | | [Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12040Y 12V 48Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf12040y-12v-48ah) | Sonnenschein | 320,71 € | | [Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12044Y 12V 50Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf12044y-12v-50ah) | Sonnenschein | 299,79 € | | [Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12050V 12V 55Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf12050v-12v-55ah) | Sonnenschein | 282,06 € | | [Traction battery Sonnenschein GF12050VG 12V 55Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf12050vg-12v-55ah) | Sonnenschein | 286,65 € | | [Deep-cycle battery Sonnenschein GF12051Y1 12V 56Ah GEL](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-sonnenschein-gf12051y1-12v-56ah) | Sonnenschein | 299,79 € | ## Technical team (editorial authorship) The FAQs, guides and comparisons on this site are reviewed by the baterias.com technical team — over 25 years of experience validating automotive batteries. → https://baterias.com/gb/technical-team --- *baterias.com — Automotive batteries · 2026-08-05*