The Exide Premium battery series is designed to deliver enhanced performance, long-lasting durability, and excellent starting power for vehicles with higher-than-average energy demands. These batteries are ideal for modern passenger cars equipped with multiple electrical consumers like air conditioning, multimedia systems, and heated seats. Built with robust internal construction and advanced lead-acid technology, the Premium line provides stronger cranking power and longer service life than basic entry-level batteries. They are especially recommended for drivers who regularly drive in urban traffic, where frequent engine starts and short trips can be taxing on the battery.
The Exide EA612 is a versatile and compact battery in this series, offering a reliable 61 Ah capacity and a cold cranking amperage of 600 A. This performance level makes it well-suited for a wide range of small to mid-sized petrol or diesel cars without start-stop systems. It delivers confident starts even in colder weather and provides stable power to support a variety of vehicle functions. Although this is a traditional flooded lead-acid battery, it benefits from Exide’s Premium manufacturing quality, which ensures higher resistance to vibration and longer life under demanding usage conditions.
A key feature of the EA612 is its lower height of 175 mm, making it suitable for vehicles that require compact battery dimensions to fit under the hood or in a restricted compartment. Its overall dimensions — 242 mm in length, 175 mm in width, and 175 mm in height — match the H5/LB2 size standard used widely in European cars. This ensures compatibility with many European vehicle makes and models that require a lower-profile battery while still needing strong starting performance.
The EA612 uses terminal layout 0, terminal type 1, and a B13 mounting base, ensuring easy replacement and secure fitment in most battery trays. Its design conforms to standard European battery specifications, making it a hassle-free solution for many vehicles originally equipped with similar-sized batteries.
Compared to other models in its category, the EA612 delivers a competitive balance of power and size. For example, the Bosch S50 04 and Varta Silver Dynamic D21 both offer identical specs (61 Ah, 600 A), making them nearly interchangeable with the EA612. The Exide Excell EB602 and Halfords HCB 075 offer similar capacity at 60 Ah but with lower cranking power. Meanwhile, the Lucas Supreme LS075 matches the EA612 in both capacity and cranking current. For drivers looking for a compact yet powerful battery, the EA612 performs better than many 53–56 Ah models such as the Bosch S30 04, Varta C11, or Lucas LP065, which deliver less starting power and shorter reserve capacity.
In conclusion, the Exide EA612 is a solid and reliable choice for drivers of European vehicles requiring a low-profile, high-performance battery. Its combination of compact size, robust starting power, and premium construction quality make it ideal for everyday use in a variety of conditions. Whether you’re upgrading from a lower-capacity battery or simply replacing an aging unit, the EA612 delivers dependable energy and peace of mind on every journey.