Exide EC905 | everyday motoring, hatchbacks to light vans | 90Ah 12V 680A

At a glance: The battery on this page is the Exide EC905, aimed at cars and vans. Owners usually check three things first: size, terminal side and starting power.

Technical figures at a glance

Getting the best from the Exide EC905

Holiday over, the car has sat at the airport for two weeks and the dashboard barely lights up. Take the negative lead off first and put it back last when swapping the battery. Leaving the lights on overnight once is forgivable; doing it often harms the battery.

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Exide EC905 for cars and vans

Everyday cars and vans of many makes run on a battery coded Exide EC905. The figures for the Exide EC905 are copied from the maker's data, so you can compare like with like. Car owners use baterias.online because nothing has to be guessed from a picture.

Need extra reserve? 90Ah puts this one near the top for cars and vans. Light for its class at 19.9 kg.

Answers before you buy

Check before ordering

• ✓ Sticking with lead-acid avoids surprises, unless your vehicle maker approves a change.
• ✓ Outside dimensions are 306 × 173 × 222 mm. Run a tape measure over your tray or compartment, including the height under the bonnet or lid.
• ✓ Plus pole position: positive on the left-hand side. Mixing up orientation is the most common reason a battery of the right size will not connect.

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