12VVolts
85AhCapacity (C20)
450ACold cranking amps
Summary: Drivers and owners of boats and motorhomes know this one as the Exide ES950. Owners usually check three things first: size, terminal side and starting power.
Practical advice for boats and motorhomes
A motorhome parked on the drive slowly loses charge to its alarm and tracker. Keep a battery monitor reset after fitting new batteries. Draining a lead bank flat every night shortens its life drastically.
Technical figures at a glance
Care tips for gel batteries
A gel battery usually feels solid and heavy for its size. Gel suits boats and motorhomes where long, steady discharges are the norm. Do not equalise gel batteries.
Your questions answered
Any tips for keeping a spare battery?
It is a good idea. All batteries lose some charge on the shelf, so a top-up before fitting helps.
How large and heavy is this battery?
Measurements are 330 × 171 × 235 mm, and it weighs 28.2 kg. Check the height under the bonnet or seat as well.
Buying the Exide ES950 online
Found Exide ES950 written in the boat's logbook? You are in the right place. Sealed designs suit lockers inside living spaces. Comparing capacity and weight on screen beats guessing in a chandlery.
A capacity of 85Ah matches what many vehicles and machines in this group expect.
Related products and ranges
Everything you need to order the Exide ES950 is on this page. Keep the radio code handy before disconnecting the old battery.
Check before ordering
- ✓ Check 330 × 171 × 235 mm against the tray, not just the old battery.
- ✓ Plus post on this one: positive on the left-hand side. Make sure the cable lengths reach.
- ✓ Rated 85Ah: check that the charger or alternator in your system can refill a battery of that capacity in reasonable time.
