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PLEASE NOTE: ALL OFFERS END 31 MARCH 2026 AND ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. ALL PRICES EXCLUDE VAT. SEE THE BACK PAGE FOR BRANCH CONTACT DETAILS. THE SMART CHOICE 27 To assist them in the decision making process, is where Veloris, formally Ecobat Battery, the UK’s largest battery distributor, can step in, by providing independent advice that can help them to identify the most important factors to consider, saving them both time and money. “Although many operators will face particular challenges, three key factors are very often in the mix,” explains Veloris’, Andy Waite, “and these are vibration resistance, the total cost of ownership (TCO) during the lifespan of the battery and, at the top of the list, high levels of electrical demand. “Helping them recognise the key issues and providing a solution that best meets that issue is where we can make a practical difference to the fleet manager’s working life. And, as we distribute a wide range of brands, we are not tied to one manufacturer to resolve the problem. “Each solution is built around a specific business need, whether that’s fleet management, routine maintenance or vehicle efficiency and is therefore tailored to suit. “So, addressing the primary issue, despite the increasing electrical demands of modern CVs, which are multiplied by key-out functions enforced by low-emission zones, for example, and mean that many can become so discharged that they struggle to restart the engine, many CVs still have traditional starting, lighting & ignition (SLI) batteries as their original equipment (OE) fitment. “Looking at these demands, the most efficient answer could well be to replace the SLI batteries with top of the range AGM batteries, as the savings they’ll deliver in terms of call out costs and unprofitable downtime, as well as a minimum four-year service life, makes their TCO less than the OE batteries. “However, the initial outlay might be prohibitive, so a compromise required, which is how our approach of working alongside our partners to find the most appropriate solution, pays dividends. “A recent example of this practical ideology can be provided when a major national haulier and long term customer of CV parts factor Fleet Components, went through its fleet’s replacement cycle. “As a result of our excellentworking relationshipwith Fleet Components, Veloris was recommended as the company to help resolve the issue. After analysing the problems and following consultation with the customer, it was evident that a large number of the vehicles in the fleet had extremely high levels of electrical demand due to their reliance on numerous power consuming functions. “When all things were considered, and the day to day business realities applied, the Exide PowerPRO EF2353 was the battery selected to help resolve the issues, due to its combination of capabilities and its OE pedigree, making it a cost effective solution. Since the switch, another major benefit for Fleet Components has been the battery return rate, which has dropped to just over 0.5%, an impressive result that has also been replicated by Fleetwheel Cardiff, another one of our satisfied customers. “This exampleofcustomerconsultation is not anuncommonoccurrence for us and proves that despite being a relatively big business, we are still able to respond to the specific needs of our customers to ensure the most suitable solution to a given problem, or set of challenges, is found. “Referring again to Exide, but taking a wider perspective, reflecting the changes in electrical demands and battery usage that we have highlighted, in common with several manufacturers, Exide has streamlined its CV range and simplified its structure to make battery selection easier. “The new labels, designed with a modern aesthetic and an emphasis on clear product identification by technology, set a new standard for ease of selection and brand recognition. This ensures the products feature harmonised, identifiable and consistent branding across the entire portfolio. “Clear classification by an intuitive product identification system, with colour coding by technology, greatly simplifies the battery selection process and naturally the labels fully comply with the applicable requirements of new European Battery Regulation, demonstrated by relevant CE marking. The clean and modern design ensures easy readability, presenting all essential information at a glance. “The new Exide CV range also features several updates for enhanced performance, reliability and sustainability. As a result, with decades of experience as a trusted OE manufacturer, all integrate cutting edge industry innovations and enhanced chemical composition to deliver longer battery life and superior performance, even under deep discharge conditions, making them ideal for modern, long distance applications, with demanding ‘hotel’ functions. “Continuous investments in its European manufacturing sites has allowed Exide to apply even higher levels of automation and process controls, ensuring consistently high product quality across CV battery production, for greater reliability and improved performance. “Finally, with a switch from grey to black plastic, the entire CV range will transition toward recycled polypropylene, supporting the company’s sustainability goals and reducing its environmental impact.” Practical advice and support fromVeloris - the battery partner For further details, please contact your local branch When it comes to choosing the most appropriate replacement batteries for their commercial vehicle (CV) fleets, operators face a number of challenges through which they have to navigate, to arrive at the best solution. Although opting for a direct, like for like replacement, might seemto be themost obvious and easiest option, there are several factors that need to be considered, and sometimes compromises also have to be made.