Exide
Exide EC550 · Car battery 12V 55Ah 460A
Reference: BOL-EXIDE-EC550 · EAN 3661024034807
The Exide EC550 is a car battery with 12 V, 55 Ah and 460 A cold cranking current, case size L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.
Exide EC550 · Car battery 12V 55Ah 460A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 55Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 460A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 242 × 175 × 190 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
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€67.15
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The Exide EC550 at a glance
The Exide EC550 is a starter battery for cars without Start-Stop: it delivers the current the starter motor needs and then powers lights, control units and audio with the engine off. Its job is to start the engine in the cold with margin to spare and keep the car's electronics powered.
At 55 Ah it covers petrol compacts and small diesels, the best-selling format in Europe. The EC550 belongs to the Exide EXIDE CLASSIC range. The full range of Exide batteries
Exide EC550 vs EB620, EC542 and EL600: differences
Torn between the EC550 and another similar Exide? This is what changes:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EC550 (this one) | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 13.3 kg |
| Exide EB620 | 62 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 13.9 kg |
| Exide EC542 | 54 Ah | 500 A | 242 × 175 × 175 | right | 12.9 kg |
| Exide EL600 | 60 Ah | 640 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 17.5 kg |
- Exide EB620: 7 Ah more, 80 A more cranking power, the same L2 case.
- Exide EC542: 1 Ah less, 40 A more cranking power, a different height (175 mm instead of 190 mm, LB2). It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 190 mm height of the EC550.
- Exide EL600: 5 Ah more, 180 A more cranking power, the same L2 case, EFB technology.
Exide EC550 codes and part numbers
Look for any of these EC550 codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:
| Commercial reference | EC550 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3661024034807 |
| Case size (EN) | L2 |
| Not to be confused with | Exide EL550 (55 Ah, 540 A), Exide ET550 (80 Ah, 600 A), Exide ER550 (115 Ah, 760 A, positive terminal on the left) |
Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide EC550
Same dimensions and polarity as the EC550, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the EC550 can also be replaced by an EFB or AGM of the same size if you want more cycles.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor TC550 | Lead-acid | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Fulmen FC550 | Lead-acid | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Deta DC550 | Lead-acid | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Varta C14 | Lead-acid | 56 Ah | 480 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Kronobat SD-56.0 | Lead-acid | 56 Ah | 480 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
Before ordering the EC550, check this
- Measure the space: the EC550 takes up 242 × 175 × 190 mm (European case size L2).
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the EC550 is on the right.
- Your current battery should say about 55 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 460 A or less, the EC550 covers your engine.
- If your car has Start-Stop, the EC550 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.
What it means that the EC550 is lead-acid
The EC550 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. In cars without energy management, the EC550 needs no special registration: just connect it.
Frequently asked questions about the Exide EC550
Exide EC550 or EB620?
Compared with the EC550, the Exide EB620 has 7 Ah more and 80 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 540 A or more, choose the EB620; if it says 460 A or less, the EC550 is enough. Both measure 242 × 175 × 190 mm, so they fit the same tray.
Exide EC550 or EC542: what changes?
Mainly the height: the EC550 is 190 mm tall (L2) and the Exide EC542 175 mm (LB2), with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the EC542 offers 54 Ah and 500 A against 55 Ah and 460 A. Before choosing between the EC550 and the EC542, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.
Can the Exide EC550 be used in a car with Start-Stop?
No. The EC550 is a lead-acid battery for cars without automatic engine stop; Start-Stop needs an EFB or an AGM; in this same size there is the Exide EL600.
How much does the Exide EC550 weigh?
The EC550 weighs 13.3 kg. For reference, the Exide EB620 (62 Ah) weighs 13.9 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Exide EC550?
With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Tudor TC550, Fulmen FC550 and Deta DC550. As the EC550 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.
What case size is the Exide EC550?
Case size L2: 242 × 175 × 190 mm. The EC550 fits any standard L2 battery tray such as the Tudor TC550.
Which side is the positive terminal on the Exide EC550?
The EC550 has the positive terminal on the right, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.
More batteries to compare with the EC550
- More car batteries
- Full Exide catalogue
- Tudor TC550 · 55 Ah, 460 A, 242×175×190 mm
- Fulmen FC550 · 55 Ah, 460 A, 242×175×190 mm
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