Exide EB357 | everyday motoring, hatchbacks to light vans | 35Ah 12V 240A

At a glance: For cars and vans there is the Exide EB357, carrying a 35Ah 12V 240A rating. Weight is 8.9 kg, worth knowing before you lift it out of the tray.

Exide EB357 for cars and vans

For cars and vans that call for a Exide EB357, here are the facts, rated 35Ah 12V 240A. With the positive on the left-hand side, the leads in most cars that used this code will reach without stretching. Compare batteries online at your own pace, with the old one still in the car.

At 35Ah, it is one of the compact options for cars and vans.

Full specifications of the Exide EB357

Installation and maintenance tips

Holiday over, the car has sat at the airport for two weeks and the dashboard barely lights up. Keep the old battery's vent plug or elbow if the new one needs it. Buying by price alone and ignoring the size of the tray leads to a battery that will not sit flat.

The lead-acid technology explained

During discharge, the plates and acid form lead sulphate and water. Flooded traction batteries last years with regular watering. Hand old batteries in at an authorised recycling point.

Check before ordering

• ✓ Plus post: positive on the left-hand side. Check yours before ordering.
• ✓ Stored energy reserve: 35Ah. Going much lower than your current battery can leave you short on cold mornings or long stops.
• ✓ Cold cranking current reaches 240A. It ought to equal the carmaker's requirement at minimum, more so for diesels in cold winters.

Frequently asked questions

See also

When the numbers match, the Exide EB357 can be ordered online at baterias.online in a few minutes. A minute spent comparing the label of your old battery avoids most mistakes.

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