Description

Overview & Power Delivery

The Exide 12V SX 100Ah 800EN AGM (SKU: EM960) is a benchmark power solution crafted to exceed the grueling operational demands of high-spec contemporary passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and light industrial platforms. Featuring genuine Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) architecture, the liquid electrolyte inside this battery is fully absorbed into micro-porous glass fleece separators placed under immense mechanical pressure between reinforced lead-calcium-tin alloy grids. This robust plate compression structurally arrests the active mass, virtually eliminating paste shedding during aggressive deep cycling and offering up to four times greater cyclic lifespan than standard wet-cell starting batteries.

Cold-weather reliability is reinforced through ultra-low internal resistance, enabling rapid discharge rates that unleash a formidable 800 Amps of Cold Cranking current (EN). Even in extreme sub-zero conditions where engine oil viscosity increases and electro-chemical reactions naturally slow, the EM960 guarantees immediate motor turn-over and minimal voltage sag. Furthermore, the tightly packed cell structure combined with solid cast-on strap inter-cell connectors provides superior structural rigidity, dampening chassis harmonics and delivering class-leading V4 vibration resistance under severe road surface degradation.

As a valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) design with an integrated recombination mechanism, the EM960 achieves a 99% gas recombination efficiency under normal float and cyclic conditions. This design delivers absolute spill-proof safety, eliminates acid stratification, allows horizontal or vertical chassis installation where required by specific vehicle architectures, and renders the unit completely maintenance-free throughout its entire service life.

Technical Specifications

Vehicle Compatibility & Start-Stop Demands

Engineered in direct partnership with leading original equipment manufacturers, the Exide EM960 is calibrated for modern vehicles featuring advanced fuel-saving technologies. In advanced Start-Stop micro-hybrid systems, the engine shuts off automatically at intersections while auxiliary electronics—including dynamic stability control, touch infotainment, multi-zone HVAC compressors, adaptive lighting, and radar arrays—continue drawing substantial current entirely from the battery. Once the throttle or clutch is depressed, the battery must repeatedly supply tremendous starting power while in a partial state of charge.

The EM960 also excels in regenerative braking scenarios, where kinetic energy harvested during vehicle deceleration is converted by the alternator into rapid high-amperage charging spikes. The specialized carbon additives embedded in Exide negative active material drastically enhance dynamic charge acceptance (DCA), allowing the battery to capture regenerative energy faster and more effectively than standard units. This product is an exact OE replacement for high-displacement luxury and performance vehicles produced by Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Land Rover, and Volvo calling for a 95Ah to 105Ah AGM power supply.

Installation & Care Guidelines

When installing the Exide EM960, observe proper automotive electrical protocols. Ensure the ignition and all parasitic loads are fully powered down before disconnecting the legacy battery. Always remove the negative (earth) lead first, followed by the positive lead. Thoroughly clean the mounting tray and wire brush the interior surfaces of your terminal clamps to remove corrosion, oxidation, or grease, ensuring optimum metal-to-metal contact.

Secure the battery firmly using the integrated B13 hold-down base ledge, torquing the chassis clamp according to factory torque specs to ensure zero lateral movement. Connect the positive terminal first, tighten to 8–10 Nm, and follow with the negative terminal. Modern vehicles equipped with a Battery Management System (BMS) or Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) on the negative lead mandate digital battery adaptation via an OBD-II diagnostic scanner. Registering the new capacity (100Ah) and technology (AGM) resets the alternator charging algorithm, preventing overcharging and maximizing the lifespan of your new unit.

For maintenance, clean external surfaces with a damp, anti-static cloth to prevent parasitic tracking across the lid. If the vehicle is stored seasonally or subjected to infrequent short-distance trips, maintain the battery utilizing a microprocessor-controlled smart charger with a dedicated AGM charging profile (charging voltage should not exceed 14.7V to prevent premature venting).

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