# Exide EA681 · Car battery 12V 68Ah 650A

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> Exide EA681: 68 Ah car battery, 650 A (EN), 277×175×190 mm, positive terminal on the left, L3 case. Equivalent to Tudor TA681. Ask for a no-obligation quote.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-ea681
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Exide
- **Reference**: BOL-EXIDE-EA681
- **EAN**: 3661024034319
- **MPN**: EA681
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-07

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Exide |
| Range | EXIDE Premium |
| Application | Cars |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 68 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 650 A |
| Length | 277 mm |
| Width | 175 mm |
| Height | 190 mm |
| Weight | 17 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the left |
| Case size | L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm) |

## Quick description

The Exide EA681 is a car battery with 12 V, 68 Ah and 650 A cold cranking current, case size L3 (277 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the left. With the positive terminal on the right, the exact counterpart is the Exide EA680.

## Description

## Where the Exide EA681 fits

The Exide EA681 is made for petrol and diesel cars without automatic engine stop. Its job is to start the engine in the cold with margin to spare and keep the car's electronics powered.
At 68 Ah it is the usual size for compact diesels and mid-size petrol saloons. The EA681 belongs to the Exide EXIDE Premium range. [More Exide batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-batteries)

## Exide EA681 vs EB741, EA680 and EB708: which one to choose?

Torn between the EA681 and another similar Exide? This is what changes:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EA681 (this one) | 68 Ah | 650 A | 277 × 175 × 190 | left | 17 kg |
| Exide EB741 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278 × 175 × 190 | left | 16.6 kg |
| Exide EA680 | 68 Ah | 650 A | 277 × 175 × 190 | right | 17 kg |
| Exide EB708 | 70 Ah | 740 A | 260 × 180 × 186 | left | 16.7 kg |

- Exide EB741: 6 Ah more, 30 A more cranking power, the same L3 case.
- If the positive terminal of your battery is on the other side, the one you need is the Exide EA680 (positive terminal on the right).
- Exide EB708: 2 Ah more, 90 A more cranking power, a different case (260 × 180 × 186 mm).

## Part numbers and codes for the Exide EA681

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the EA681 with these codes:

| Commercial reference | EA681 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3661024034319 |
| Case size (EN) | L3 |
| Not to be confused with | Exide EA601 (60 Ah, 600 A), Exide EA680 (68 Ah, 650 A, positive terminal on the right) |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide EA681

Batteries that fit the EA681's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the EA681.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor TA681 | Lead-acid | 68 Ah | 650 A | 277 × 175 × 190 |

## Check this before ordering the Exide EA681

- Measure the space: the EA681 takes up 277 × 175 × 190 mm (European case size L3).
- Polarity of the EA681: positive terminal on the left (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
- With 68 Ah, the EA681 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- Cold cranking: 650 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
- If your car has Start-Stop, the EA681 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.

## Lead-acid technology in the EA681

Inside, the EA681 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. It is a robust, well-known technology with a good capacity-to-price ratio, and still the basis of most cars, trucks and traction equipment.

## Frequently asked questions about the Exide EA681

### EA681 or EB741: which one suits me?

Compared with the EA681, the Exide EB741 has 6 Ah more and 30 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 680 A or more, choose the EB741; if it says 650 A or less, the EA681 is enough. Both measure 277 × 175 × 190 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### Exide EA681 or EA680: what is the difference?

Only the polarity: the EA681 has the positive terminal on the left and the EA680 the positive terminal on the right. Capacity (68 Ah), cranking power and dimensions are identical.

### Can the Exide EA681 be used in a car with Start-Stop?

No. The EA681 is a lead-acid battery for cars without automatic engine stop; Start-Stop needs an EFB or an AGM.

### How much does the Exide EA681 weigh?

17 kg, with 68 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Exide EB741 (74 Ah) weighs 16.6 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Exide EA681?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Tudor TA681. As the EA681 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

### What case size is the Exide EA681?

Case size L3: 277 × 175 × 190 mm. The EA681 fits any standard L3 battery tray such as the Tudor TA681.

## Other options if you are unsure about the EA681

- [All car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries)
- [Full Exide catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-batteries)
- [Varta E12](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e12) · 74 Ah, 680 A, 278×175×190 mm

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