# Fulmen FA654 · Car battery 12V 65Ah 580A ![Fulmen FA654 · Car battery 12V 65Ah 580A](https://bateriasonline.es/2866-home_default/fulmen-fa654.jpg) > Fulmen FA654: 65 Ah car battery, 580 A (EN), 230×173×222 mm, positive terminal on the right, D23 case. Equivalent to Exide EA654 and Tudor TA654. **Category:** [Car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries) → [Fulmen](https://bateriasonline.es/en/fulmen-batteries) - **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/fulmen-fa654 - **Language**: en - **Brand**: Fulmen - **Reference**: BOL-FULMEN-FA654 - **EAN**: 3661024044141 - **MPN**: FA654 - **Last updated**: 2026-10-27 ## Technical specifications | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Brand | Fulmen | | Range | FULMEN Formula Xtreme | | Application | Cars | | Technology | Lead-acid | | Voltage | 12 V | | Capacity | 65 Ah | | Cold cranking amps (EN) | 580 A | | Length | 230 mm | | Width | 173 mm | | Height | 222 mm | | Weight | 16 kg | | Polarity | Positive terminal on the right | | Case size | D23 (232 × 173 × 225 mm) | ## Quick description Fulmen FA654: car battery with 12 V, 65 Ah and 580 A cold cranking current, case size D23 (230 × 173 × 222 mm), with the positive terminal on the right. ## Description ## Where the Fulmen FA654 fits The Fulmen FA654 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 65 Ah it is the usual size for compact diesels and mid-size petrol saloons. The FA654 belongs to the Fulmen FULMEN Formula Xtreme range. [More Fulmen batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/fulmen-batteries) ## Fulmen FA654 vs FB604 and FL604: which one to choose? What sets the FA654 apart from its neighbours in the Fulmen range: | Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Fulmen FA654 (this one) | 65 Ah | 580 A | 230 × 173 × 222 | right | 16 kg | | Fulmen FB604 | 60 Ah | 480 A | 230 × 173 × 222 | right | 14.6 kg | | Fulmen FL604 | 60 Ah | 520 A | 230 × 173 × 222 | right | 15.8 kg | - Fulmen FB604: 5 Ah less, 100 A less cranking power, the same D23 case. - Fulmen FL604: 5 Ah less, 60 A less cranking power, the same D23 case, EFB technology. ## Part numbers and codes for the Fulmen FA654 Shops, garages and catalogues identify the FA654 with these codes: | Commercial reference | FA654 | |---|---| | EAN | 3661024044141 | | Case size (EN) | D23 | | Not to be confused with | Fulmen FA754 (75 Ah, 630 A), Fulmen FA954 (95 Ah, 800 A) | ## Equivalents and alternatives to the Fulmen FA654 Batteries that fit the FA654's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the FA654. | Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | |---|---|---|---|---| | Exide EA654 | Lead-acid | 65 Ah | 580 A | 230 × 173 × 222 | | Tudor TA654 | Lead-acid | 65 Ah | 580 A | 230 × 173 × 222 | | Deta DA654 | Lead-acid | 65 Ah | 580 A | 230 × 173 × 222 | | Varta N65 | EFB | 65 Ah | 650 A | 232 × 173 × 225 | | Kronobat PE-65-EFB | EFB | 65 Ah | 650 A | 232 × 175 × 225 | | Long 75D23L | | 65 Ah | – | 232 × 173 × 225 | ## Before ordering the FA654, check this - Measure the space: the FA654 takes up 230 × 173 × 222 mm (European case size D23). - The FA654 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery. - Capacity of the FA654: 65 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine. - The FA654 delivers 580 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states. - If your car has Start-Stop, the FA654 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM. ## Lead-acid technology in the FA654 Inside, the FA654 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 Fulmen FA654 ### FA654 or FB604: which one suits me? Compared with the FA654, the Fulmen FB604 has 5 Ah less and 100 A less cranking power. The FA654 cranks harder; the FB604 is only a good option if your original battery says 480 A or less. Both measure 230 × 173 × 222 mm, so they fit the same tray. ### Can the Fulmen FA654 be used in a car with Start-Stop? No. The FA654 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 Varta N65. ### How much does the Fulmen FA654 weigh? 16 kg, with 65 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Fulmen FB604 (60 Ah) weighs 14.6 kg. ### Which battery is equivalent to the Fulmen FA654? With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide EA654, Tudor TA654 and Deta DA654. As the FA654 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works. ### What case size is the Fulmen FA654? Case size D23: 230 × 173 × 222 mm. The FA654 fits any standard D23 battery tray such as the Exide EA654. ### Which side is the positive terminal on the Fulmen FA654? On the FA654, the positive terminal is on the right with the terminals facing you: compare it with your current battery, because with reversed polarity the cables will not reach. ### Which charger does the Fulmen FA654 need? An automatic lead-acid charger with cut-off or maintenance mode, rated at 10 to 20% of its capacity in amps. If it is a vented type, check the electrolyte level and top up only with distilled water. ## More batteries to compare with the FA654 - [More car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries) - [Full Fulmen catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/fulmen-batteries) - [Exide EA654](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-ea654) · 65 Ah, 580 A, 230×173×222 mm - [Tudor TA654](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-ta654) · 65 Ah, 580 A, 230×173×222 mm --- *bateriasonline.es — Batteries and accessories · 2026-11-10*