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Exide EL605 · Start-Stop battery 12V 60Ah 520A
Reference: BOL-EXIDE-EL605 · EAN 3661024036726
Exide EL605: 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 left. Need the positive terminal on the right? The same battery is the Exide EL604.
Exide EL605 · 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 left
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€110.46
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The Exide EL605 at a glance
The Exide EL605 is a battery for cars with Start-Stop: it withstands many more starting and partial-discharge cycles than a conventional battery and powers the electronics every time the engine stops at the lights. The EL605 is designed for cars that switch the engine off at every stop and restart it dozens of times per trip.
At 60 Ah it covers petrol compacts and small diesels, the best-selling format in Europe. The EL605 belongs to the Exide EXIDE EFB range. More Exide batteries
Part numbers and codes for the Exide EL605
The EL605 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:
| Commercial reference | EL605 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3661024036726 |
| Case size (EN) | D23 |
| Not to be confused with | Exide EC605 (60 Ah, 440 A), Exide EB605 (60 Ah, 480 A), Exide EL600 (60 Ah, 640 A, positive terminal on the right) |
Exide EL605 vs EK508 and EL604
The real differences between the EL605 and the closest Exide models:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EL605 (this one) | 60 Ah | 520 A | 230 × 173 × 222 | left | 15.4 kg |
| Exide EK508 | 50 Ah | 800 A | 260 × 173 × 206 | – | 17.5 kg |
| Exide EL604 | 60 Ah | 520 A | 230 × 173 × 222 | right | 15.4 kg |
- Exide EK508: 10 Ah less, 280 A more cranking power, a different case (260 × 173 × 206 mm), AGM technology.
- The Exide EL604 is the same battery with the positive terminal on the other side: choose it if your current battery has the positive terminal on the right.
Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide EL605
As the EL605 is an EFB, only EFB or AGM batteries of the same size and polarity are listed: you can step up to AGM, but not down to a conventional battery.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor TL605 | EFB | 60 Ah | 520 A | 230 × 173 × 222 |
| Fulmen FL605 | EFB | 60 Ah | 520 A | 230 × 173 × 222 |
EFB technology in the EL605
The EL605 is an EFB: flooded lead-acid with reinforced plates and separators for Start-Stop. It can be replaced by an AGM, but an AGM must never be replaced by an EFB.
Check this before ordering the Exide EL605
- The EL605 is an EFB: it suits cars that had an EFB or a conventional battery. If yours had an AGM, fit another AGM.
- Cold cranking: 520 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
- Your current battery should say about 60 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the EL605 is on the left.
- The EL605 needs 230 × 173 × 222 mm of space (European case size D23): measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
Frequently asked questions about the Exide EL605
EL605 or EK508: which one suits me?
Compared with the EL605, the Exide EK508 has 10 Ah less, 280 A more cranking power and AGM technology. If your current battery says 800 A or more, choose the EK508; if it says 520 A or less, the EL605 is enough. Mind the space: the EK508 measures 260 × 173 × 206 mm.
Exide EL605 or EL604: what is the difference?
Only the polarity: the EL605 has the positive terminal on the left and the EL604 the positive terminal on the right. Capacity (60 Ah), cranking power and dimensions are identical.
Can the Exide EL605 be used in a car with Start-Stop?
Yes, the EL605 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 EL605 weigh?
15.4 kg, with 60 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Exide EK508 (50 Ah) weighs 17.5 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Exide EL605?
In EFB or AGM, with its dimensions and polarity: Tudor TL605 and Fulmen FL605. A conventional battery does not replace the EL605.
What case size is the Exide EL605?
Case size D23: 230 × 173 × 222 mm. The EL605 fits any standard D23 battery tray such as the Tudor TL605.
Keep comparing: alternatives to the EL605
- Other start-Stop batteries (AGM and EFB)
- The whole Exide range
- Tudor TL605 · 60 Ah, 520 A, 230×173×222 mm
- Fulmen FL605 · 60 Ah, 520 A, 230×173×222 mm
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