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Long WP40-12NE · Electric wheelchair battery 12V 40Ah

Reference: BOL-LONG-WP40-12NE

The Long WP40-12NE is an electric wheelchair battery with 12 V and 40 Ah, measuring 197.7 × 166 × 171 mm.

Where the Long WP40-12NE fits

The Long WP40-12NE is a deep-cycle battery for electric wheelchairs: sealed, maintenance-free and built to discharge and recharge every day without losing capacity. The WP40-12NE is fitted in pairs: two 12 V batteries in series give the chair's 24 V.

The WP40-12NE belongs to the Long WP Series range. See all Long batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Long WP40-12NE

Other AGM batteries that fit the WP40-12NE's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Fullriver DCG40-12AGM40 Ah198 × 166 × 171
Ritar RA12-40BAGM42 Ah198 × 166 × 171
Long WP40-12AGM40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 171
Long WP40-12NAGM40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 171
Long WP40-12EAGM40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 171

Long WP40-12NE vs WP45-12 and WP45-12N: differences

How the WP40-12NE compares with Long batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Long WP40-12NE (this one)40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 17113.04 kg
Long WP45-1245 Ah199 × 166 × 17114.5 kg
Long WP45-12N45 Ah199 × 166 × 17114.5 kg
  • Long WP45-12: 5 Ah more, the same dimensions.
  • Long WP45-12N: 5 Ah more, the same dimensions.

Inside the WP40-12NE: AGM technology

The WP40-12NE is AGM: the electrolyte is absorbed in glass fibre mats, so it is sealed and spill-proof. Being sealed, the WP40-12NE can be fitted in the boot or under a seat with no risk of spills.

Check this before ordering the Long WP40-12NE

  • The WP40-12NE needs 197.7 × 166 × 171 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
  • Your current battery should say about 40 Ah; a little more is also fine.

Part numbers and codes for the Long WP40-12NE

Look for any of these WP40-12NE codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

Commercial referenceWP40-12NE
Not to be confused withLong WP45-12NE (45 Ah), Long WP50-12NE (50 Ah)

Frequently asked questions about the Long WP40-12NE

WP40-12NE or WP45-12: which one suits me?

Compared with the WP40-12NE, the Long WP45-12 has 5 Ah more. With 45 Ah, the WP45-12 runs longer between charges than the WP40-12NE (40 Ah). Both measure 197.7 × 166 × 171 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Long WP40-12NE weigh?

13.04 kg, with 40 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Long WP45-12 (45 Ah) weighs 14.5 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Long WP40-12NE?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Fullriver DCG40-12, Ritar RA12-40B and Long WP40-12. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the WP40-12NE.

Other options if you are unsure about the WP40-12NE

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