Exide Battery
Exide Industries is a well-known and leading battery manufacturer in India. They offer a wide range of batteries for various applications. Here's a breakdown of what you might be looking for regarding Exide batteries:
Types of Exide Batteries:
Exide caters to diverse needs with batteries for:
Automotive:
Four Wheelers (Cars, SUVs, MUVs, LCVs, HCVs): Different series like Exide Epiq, Matrix, Mileage, Eezy, Drive, Xpress, and Conservo, each with varying warranty periods and features. Some are specifically designed for vehicles with ISS (Idle Start-Stop) systems.
Two Wheelers (Motorcycles, Scooters): Series like Exide Xplore and Exide Eko.
Three Wheelers (Auto Rickshaws, E-Rickshaws - coming soon): Specific models for these applications.
Tractors: Exide Jai Kisan series.
Commercial Vehicles: Exide Ride series.
Inverter/Home UPS:
Tubular Batteries: Known for long life and suitability for frequent and long power cuts. Series include Exide Inva Tubular, InvaMaster, InvaBrite, InvaHomz, and Invazest (spill-proof).
Flat Plate Batteries: More affordable, suitable for areas with shorter power cuts. Examples include Tall Tubular and Insta Brite.
Gel Batteries: Maintenance-free and spill-proof, ideal for sensitive equipment or space constraints.
Industrial/Genset: Batteries designed for heavy-duty industrial use and generators.
Solar: Batteries specifically designed for solar power storage.
Submarine Batteries: Specialized batteries for underwater applications.
PowerSafe (SMF/VRLA): Sealed Maintenance-Free Valve Regulated Lead-Acid batteries for various applications.
Key Features and Specifications (vary by model):
Capacity (Ah - Ampere-hours): Indicates how much charge the battery can store (e.g., 100Ah, 150Ah).
Voltage (V - Volts): Typically 12V for automotive and single inverter batteries, higher voltages for industrial or multi-battery systems.
Warranty: Varies significantly by series and can include a free-of-cost replacement period followed by a pro-rata warranty. Automotive batteries often have warranties ranging from 12 to 77 months. Inverter batteries can have warranties up to 72 months.
Battery Type: Tubular, Flat Plate, Gel, SMF.
Dimensions and Weight: Specific to each model.
Cycles: For inverter batteries, the number of charge/discharge cycles the battery can withstand (e.g., 1000 cycles at 80% Depth of Discharge - DOD).
Electrolyte Volume: Some tubular batteries have more electrolyte for longer life.
Maintenance: Some batteries are low-maintenance or maintenance-free (SMF/Gel).
Construction: Robust designs to withstand Indian weather conditions.
Recharge Time: Varies depending on the battery and charger.
