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Exide’s EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) line sits at the heart of the company’s light‑vehicle portfolio, bridging the gap between traditional flooded designs and premium AGM products. Developed for cars that place heavy cycling demands on the 12‑volt system—particularly those equipped with start‑stop and regenerative‑braking technology—the Exide EFB delivers more cranking power, faster recharge times and much longer service life than a conventional starter battery.​



Technology built around dynamic charge acceptance
At the core of the range is Carbon Boost 2.0: a proprietary carbon additive that dramatically lowers internal resistance and accelerates ion flow inside the negative plate. Laboratory testing shows the latest generation EFB recovers up to 75 % more energy in the same braking window than the previous design, ensuring the battery remains at a healthy state of charge even in stop‑and‑go traffic.​



Three‑times the cycle life of a standard battery
Thanks to a reinforced plate structure, special polyester scrim and advanced paste formulation, Exide’s EFB can withstand three times as many deep‑discharge cycles as a conventional SLI battery without losing cranking capacity. That extra resilience is key for vehicles whose engines may stop and restart dozens of times on a single urban journey.​



Optimised for regenerative‑braking and high electrical loads
Modern vehicles draw ever‑growing currents for ADAS, infotainment and comfort functions while simultaneously harvesting kinetic energy under deceleration. Exide’s EFB chemistry offers exceptional dynamic charge acceptance, allowing it to gulp down short‑bursts of regeneration current and feed high on‑board loads without voltage dips that could disable the start‑stop controller.​



Faster recharging, lower fuel consumption
Field studies referenced by Exide indicate that Carbon Boost 2.0 slashes the time needed to restore the battery to optimum charge after each start by up to 50 %, which keeps the alternator off for longer stretches. The result is tangible fuel‑ and CO₂‑savings over the vehicle’s lifetime—benefits that compound in congested city driving where the start‑stop system operates most frequently.​



Fresh look for 2025, same robust construction
Beginning in Q1 2025 the entire light‑vehicle line—including EFB—adopts a new colour‑coded label scheme that makes technology level and fitment group immediately recognisable on the shelf. Auxiliary batteries previously classed under the EFB family migrate to the AGM roster, further simplifying selection for technicians and do‑it‑yourselfers.​



Warranty and fitment coverage
Most Exide EFB references sold through European aftermarket channels carry a three‑year warranty, reflecting the brand’s confidence in long‑term durability while still offering a price point below AGM alternatives.​
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 The catalogue spans common DIN group sizes from 50 Ah up to 95 Ah, with both right‑ and left‑hand terminal layouts, ensuring compatibility with the vast majority of European and Asian start‑stop vehicles built over the last decade.



Sustainability commitments
Like all Exide light‑vehicle batteries, the EFB range is fully recyclable, with returned units feeding a closed‑loop process that recovers lead, plastic and electrolytes for new products. The latest casings incorporate a significant proportion of recycled polypropylene, trimming the battery’s cradle‑to‑gate carbon footprint without compromising mechanical strength.



The bottom line
For drivers who need reliable start‑stop performance, rapid recovery after every brake event and the staying power to survive years of urban commuting, Exide’s EFB line offers an elegant balance of price, performance and longevity. Enhanced plate design, Carbon Boost 2.0 technology and an industry‑leading cycle life make it a smart upgrade over a conventional flooded battery—while its new 2025 label design and broad fitment range make choosing the right unit easier than ever.