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Exide EL604 · Start-Stop battery 12V 60Ah 520A
Reference: BOL-EXIDE-EL604 · EAN 3661024036566
Exide EL604: Start-Stop battery (EFB) with 12 V, 60 Ah and 520 A cold cranking current, case size D23 (230 × 173 × 222 mm), with the positive terminal on the right. With the positive terminal on the left, the exact counterpart is the Exide EL605.
Exide EL604 · Start-Stop battery 12V 60Ah 520A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 60Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 520A
- Technology
- EFB
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 230 × 173 × 222 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
Price:
€110.56
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Who the Exide EL604 is for
The Exide EL604 is designed for automatic engine stop and regenerative braking. It takes repeated discharges without losing capacity the way a conventional battery would.
At 60 Ah it covers petrol compacts and small diesels, the best-selling format in Europe. The EL604 belongs to the Exide EXIDE EFB range. More Exide batteries
Exide EL604 codes and part numbers
This is how the Exide EL604 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:
| Commercial reference | EL604 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3661024036566 |
| Case size (EN) | D23 |
| Not to be confused with | Exide EB604 (60 Ah, 480 A), Exide EL600 (60 Ah, 640 A), Exide EL605 (60 Ah, 520 A, positive terminal on the left) |
Exide EL604 vs EL754, EL605 and EL600
The real differences between the EL604 and the closest Exide models:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EL604 (this one) | 60 Ah | 520 A | 230 × 173 × 222 | right | 15.4 kg |
| Exide EL754 | 75 Ah | 750 A | 260 × 173 × 222 | right | 19 kg |
| Exide EL605 | 60 Ah | 520 A | 230 × 173 × 222 | left | 15.4 kg |
| Exide EL600 | 60 Ah | 640 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 17.5 kg |
- Exide EL754: 15 Ah more, 230 A more cranking power, a different case (260 × 173 × 222 mm).
- The Exide EL605 is the same battery with the positive terminal on the other side: choose it if your current battery has the positive terminal on the left.
- Exide EL600: the same capacity, 120 A more cranking power, a different case (242 × 175 × 190 mm).
Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide EL604
Alternatives to the EL604 with its dimensions and polarity, in EFB or AGM only: a conventional battery cannot cope with the Start-Stop cycles an EFB is built for.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor TL604 | EFB | 60 Ah | 520 A | 230 × 173 × 222 |
| Fulmen FL604 | EFB | 60 Ah | 520 A | 230 × 173 × 222 |
| Deta DL604 | EFB | 60 Ah | 520 A | 230 × 173 × 222 |
EFB technology in the EL604
Inside, the EL604 uses EFB technology, a reinforced version of the flooded battery. The EL604 works with normal chargers that have a lead-acid or EFB mode.
Before ordering the EL604, check this
- The EL604 is an EFB: it suits cars that had an EFB or a conventional battery. If yours had an AGM, fit another AGM.
- The EL604 delivers 520 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- Capacity of the EL604: 60 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the EL604 is on the right.
- Length, width and height of the EL604: 230 × 173 × 222 mm (European case size D23).
Frequently asked questions about the Exide EL604
Exide EL604 or EL754?
Compared with the EL604, the Exide EL754 has 15 Ah more and 230 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 750 A or more, choose the EL754; if it says 520 A or less, the EL604 is enough. Mind the space: the EL754 measures 260 × 173 × 222 mm.
What is the difference between the Exide EL604 and the EL605?
They are the same battery with the terminals swapped: positive terminal on the right on the EL604, positive terminal on the left on the EL605. Look at your current battery with the terminals facing you and pick the one that matches.
Can the Exide EL604 be used in a car with Start-Stop?
Yes, the EL604 is an EFB: it suits Start-Stop without brake energy recovery, or cars that already had an EFB. If your car left the factory with an AGM, fit another AGM.
How much does the Exide EL604 weigh?
The EL604 weighs 15.4 kg. For reference, the Exide EL754 (75 Ah) weighs 19 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Exide EL604?
In EFB or AGM, with its dimensions and polarity: Tudor TL604, Fulmen FL604 and Deta DL604. A conventional battery does not replace the EL604.
What case size is the Exide EL604?
Case size D23: 230 × 173 × 222 mm. The EL604 fits any standard D23 battery tray such as the Tudor TL604.
Why does a Start-Stop battery cost more than a standard one?
Because it uses reinforced plates and separators to withstand thousands of starts and partial discharges. A conventional battery in a Start-Stop car can fail in under a year.
Keep comparing: alternatives to the EL604
- More start-Stop batteries (AGM and EFB)
- The whole Exide range
- Tudor TL604 · 60 Ah, 520 A, 230×173×222 mm
- Fulmen FL604 · 60 Ah, 520 A, 230×173×222 mm
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