At a glance: One code, one battery: Exide EA601, 60Ah 12V 600A, for cars and vans. Weight is 15 kg, worth knowing before you lift it out of the tray.
12VNominal voltage
60AhAmp-hours at C20
600ACold cranking amps
Exide EA601: what it is and who it suits
Everyday cars and vans of many makes run on a battery coded Exide EA601. A cold-start figure of 600A gives a frosty January morning a fair chance. Batteries online are filed at baterias.online by brand and code, the same code printed on yours.
Most owners of cars and vans will find 60Ah familiar. With 600A, it punches above its size on frosty mornings.
Technical figures at a glance
ManufacturerExide
Part numberEA601
RangeEXIDE Premium
Suitscars and vans
Nominal voltage12V
Amp-hours at C2060Ah
Cold cranking amps600A
ChemistryLead-acid
Dimensions (L × W × H)242 × 175 × 190 mm
Weighs15 kg
Terminal polaritypositive on the left-hand side
EAN3661024034234
Exide EA601 in everyday use
A car parked under a streetlight for a fortnight can greet you with silence. Fit the plastic terminal covers back after tightening the clamps. Batteries rarely fail on a warm day; winter usually exposes them.
Care tips for lead-acid batteries
Charging turns lead sulphate back into active material. Flooded batteries handle hot engine bays well. Keep a flooded battery upright and the vent path clear.
Quick compatibility checklist
- ✓ Rated 60Ah: check that the charger or alternator in your system can refill a battery of that capacity in reasonable time.
- ✓ Cold cranking current reaches 600A. It ought to equal the carmaker's requirement at minimum, more so for diesels in cold winters.
- ✓ Set your charger to lead-acid before the first charge.
Common questions about the Exide EA601
Will I need help carrying this battery?
At 15 kg, one person can usually manage with care; bigger batteries are easier with two.
How many cold cranking amps does this battery give?
The rated cranking current is 600A to the EN standard. This is the key figure for cold weather starting.
Is the Exide EA601 the same size and layout as my battery?
Size is 242 × 175 × 190 mm and polarity positive on the left-hand side. Both must match your current battery.
Alternatives that fit the same space
Listed below: batteries with the same case and polarity as the Exide EA601.
Kronobat PB-60.1Tudor TA601Varta D43Deta DB621Exide EB621
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