Battery Directory
BatteryScout Battery Directory
This directory explains different battery families and technologies to help you understand your options. This is not a live shop, but a guide to battery families and what they're good for. Each family represents a conceptual product line that can later be mapped to specific products.
AGM Start/Stop — Heavy Duty Van/4x4
Premium AGM batteries designed for demanding Start/Stop applications in commercial and heavy-duty vehicles. Built to handle frequent stop-start cycles, high electrical loads, and deep discharge recovery.
Best For:
- •Diesel vans with Start/Stop
- •Commercial vehicles
- •4x4 SUVs with high electrical load
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EFB Start/Stop — Everyday Commuter
Enhanced Flooded Battery technology offering Start/Stop capability at a more affordable price point than AGM. Ideal for everyday driving with occasional stop-start cycles.
Best For:
- •Urban Start/Stop vehicles
- •Daily commuters
- •Small to medium hatchbacks
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Standard Flooded — Older Non-Start/Stop Hatchbacks
Traditional flooded lead-acid batteries for vehicles without Start/Stop systems. Reliable and cost-effective for older vehicles with standard electrical demands.
Best For:
- •Older non-Start/Stop vehicles
- •Simple petrol hatchbacks
- •Low electrical load vehicles
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Deep Cycle / Leisure Batteries — Camper & Van Life
Specialized batteries designed for deep discharge and extended power delivery. Perfect for leisure applications where the battery powers appliances and equipment rather than starting engines.
Best For:
- •Camper vans and motorhomes
- •Leisure vehicle conversions
- •Off-grid power systems
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AGM Performance — High-End Start/Stop Vehicles
Premium AGM batteries engineered for sophisticated Start/Stop systems found in high-end vehicles. Often includes advanced BMS integration and extended warranties.
Best For:
- •Premium vehicles with advanced Start/Stop
- •Vehicles with regenerative braking
- •High-performance engines
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EFB Budget — Entry-Level Start/Stop
Cost-effective EFB batteries for entry-level Start/Stop vehicles. Provides the necessary performance without the premium price tag of AGM batteries.
Best For:
- •Budget Start/Stop vehicles
- •Entry-level hatchbacks
- •Compact cars
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Understanding Battery Families
This directory groups batteries into families based on technology and typical use cases. Each family represents a category of batteries that share similar characteristics and are suited to similar applications.
AGM Batteries
Absorbent Glass Mat batteries are premium Start/Stop batteries with superior cycle life and deep discharge recovery. Ideal for vehicles with advanced Start/Stop systems and high electrical loads.
EFB Batteries
Enhanced Flooded Battery technology offers Start/Stop capability at a more affordable price than AGM. Suitable for everyday commuters with basic Start/Stop systems.
Standard Flooded Batteries
Traditional lead-acid batteries for vehicles without Start/Stop systems. Cost-effective and reliable for older vehicles with standard electrical demands.
Deep Cycle / Leisure Batteries
Specialized batteries designed for deep discharge and extended power delivery. Used in camper vans, motorhomes, and off-grid power systems—not for engine starting.
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