What Exide Technologies does

Exide Technologies, headquartered in Gennevilliers, France and operating as a subsidiary of US-based Energy Technologies Holdings LLC following a 2020 carve-out from the former US parent, is a 135-year-old manufacturer of stored electrical energy solutions founded in 1888. The company designs and produces batteries across lead-acid chemistries (AGM, EFB, Gel, Flooded, VRLA) and lithium-ion (including lithium iron phosphate), organized into four business segments: Automotive (OEM supply to 70% of European car brands plus aftermarket under Exide, Deta, Tudor, FULMEN, Centra, and Sønnak brands); Motion/Material Handling (forklifts, pallet trucks, VNA trucks, ground support equipment, cleaning machines); Energy Solutions (stationary batteries for telecom, UPS, data center, railway, oil and gas, renewable, medical); and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) under the Solition and Customized Energy Systems brands, including the 5MWh Solition Mega Five, Solition Mega, and Solition Powerbooster.

The company operates a vertically integrated model with manufacturing facilities in Europe (e.g., Manzanares, Spain; Büdingen, Germany; Azuqueca, Spain) and the United States (Fort Smith for U.S. Navy submarine batteries under Project Neptune; Kansas City for LifeGrid), three dedicated lead-acid recycling facilities in Europe enabling closed-loop recovery, and R&D centers in Büdingen, Azuqueca, and Milton (Georgia, US). Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales across automotive OEMs and aftermarket replacement, industrial fleet operators, telecom operators, data centers, and utility/commercial energy buyers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to OEMs and large industrial accounts with multi-brand channel distribution for aftermarket and mid-market customers, supported by trade show presence (LogiMAT, Data Centre World, ees Europe, Automechanika Frankfurt), case studies, and ESG/EcoVadis positioning.

Proprietary technologies—Carbon Boost, 3DX Grid, Dryfit Gel (patented 1957), LifeGrid, HVR (2008), and Absolyte—differentiate the lead-acid portfolio, while lithium-ion offerings incorporate Bluetooth connectivity, integrated heaters, modular battery management systems, liquid cooling, and AI diagnostics. The company holds EcoVadis GOLD status (top 2% globally, top 1% within the battery industry) and is a UN Global Compact participant, with predominantly ISO 45001 certified manufacturing.

Name

Exide Technologies

Legal name

Energy Technologies Holdings LLC

Website

https://exidegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Exide Technologies is a global battery manufacturer founded in 1888, producing lead-acid and lithium-ion solutions for automotive OEMs (70% of European car brands), industrial material handling, stationary power, and utility-scale energy storage across 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Storage Batteries

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Industrial Material Handling & Warehouse Charging (forklift/AGV chargers, battery swapping) (IMAGAHAG), Automotive Batteries & 12V/Low-Voltage Energy Storage Manufacturing (IMACAJAJ), EV & Fleet Charging Equipment (AC/DC chargers, depot charging systems) (IMAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Automotive batteries
• Energy storage systems
• Industrial batteries
• Battery recycling services
• Lithium-ion batteries

Headquarters

HQ city

Berchères-les-pierres

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Automotive Battery Sales: Sales of automotive batteries including light vehicles, commercial vehicles, marine, powersports, and lawn & garden applications. The company supplies 70% of European car brands as OEM customers and serves the aftermarket with identical quality products.
2. Motion/Motive Power Batteries: Battery and charging solutions for material handling (forklifts, pallet trucks, VNA trucks), ground support equipment, cleaning machines, lifting platforms, personnel mobility, and electric wheelchairs. Includes both lithium-ion and lead-acid technologies.
3. Energy Solutions - Stationary Batteries: Energy storage solutions for telecom, UPS, utility, renewable energy, data centers, medical, railway, oil & gas, and emergency & security applications. Includes VRLA, AGM, Gel, and lithium technologies.
4. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Large-scale energy storage solutions under Customized Energy Systems (CES) brand including Solition Mega containerized systems, Solition Mega Five (5MWh liquid-cooled), and Solition Powerbooster for boosting, balancing, operating, trading, and generating applications.
5. Battery Recycling Services: Closed-loop recycling of batteries and materials through three dedicated recycling facilities in Europe, recovering lead for reuse in new battery production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Exide Technologies manufactures and supplies stored electrical energy solutions across four business areas: Automotive (12V AGM, EFB, lithium-ion batteries for OEM and aftermarket), Motion (lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries plus chargers for material handling and motive power), Energy Solutions (stationary batteries for telecom, UPS, data centers, railway, and medical), and Battery Energy Storage Systems (containerized LFP-based systems such as Solition Mega Five). The company also operates three dedicated lead-acid battery recycling facilities in Europe, enabling closed-loop material recovery for new battery production.

Product overview

Exide Technologies is a global provider of stored electrical energy solutions for automotive and industrial markets. The company offers a multi-brand portfolio including Exide, Deta, Tudor, FULMEN, Centra, and Sønnak brands. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: Automotive Solutions (including 12V AGM batteries, marine lithium-ion batteries like EV1920S, and products for hybrid/electric vehicles), Motion Solutions (forklift and material handling batteries including Solition Material Handling lithium-ion, Tensor, Gel Tensor, Sonnenschein Material Handling, and 2100 series batteries, plus the Motion+ Charger Premium and EasyMonitor management systems), Energy Solutions (stationary batteries for telecom like Solition Telecom, data centers including Solition Data Center and Sprinter Pure Power FT, UPS, medical equipment, railway, and renewable energy), and BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems including Solition Mega Five with 5 MWh capacity, Solition Mega, and Solition Powerbooster for peak shaving and grid applications). The company operates manufacturing facilities in Europe and serves customers globally across multiple industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Deta: Battery brand for automotive and industrial applications
• Tudor
• FULMEN
• Centra
• Sønnak
• Solition
• Sprinter
• Marathon
• Tensor
• Motion+

Products and services

• Solition Material Handling Lithium-ion battery system for material handling applications including forklifts and pallet trucks, designed for improved reliability, safety, and reduced total cost of ownership for industrial customers.
• Tensor Material Handling Lead-acid forklift battery designed for demanding warehouse and logistics operations, offering proven performance and cost-effective energy for material handling customers.
• Gel Tensor Material Handling Gel-based material handling battery offering deep-cycle performance and maintenance-free operation for industrial applications.
• Sonnenschein Material Handling Industrial material handling battery based on Sonnenschein Gel technology for reliable power in demanding environments.
• 2100 Li Lithium-ion battery for industrial applications including forklifts and ground support equipment, offering fast charging and long service life.
• 2100 HP High-performance lead-acid battery for demanding industrial applications requiring reliable power delivery.
• Solition Powerbooster Peak shaving and energy storage system for EV charging and industrial applications, reducing power costs and supporting independence from the public grid.
• Solition Mega Five 5 MWh liquid-cooled Battery Energy Storage System based on Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cells, delivering up to 95% round-trip efficiency with AI diagnostics for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications.
• Solition Mega Containerized energy storage system for utility-scale applications that stores sustainable energy and provides continuous high-power supply.
• Solition Telecom Lithium-ion battery system designed for telecom infrastructure applications including base transceiver stations.
• Sprinter Pure Power AGM battery for telecom and industrial UPS applications providing reliable backup power for critical infrastructure.
• Sprinter Pure Power FT Reliable backup power battery optimized for peak power absorption in AI data centers and LLM training workloads.
• Solition Data Center Lithium-ion energy storage system designed for data center UPS applications, supporting grid stabilization and sustainability goals.
• Exide 12V AGM Battery Latest generation 12V Absorbed Glass Mat battery for the automotive aftermarket, offering the highest battery capacity in the market with European production. Targets start-stop vehicles, ADAS systems, and hybrid/electric vehicles.
• EV1920S 12.8V 150Ah Lithium-Ion Battery Lithium-ion battery specifically designed for marine and leisure equipment, featuring Bluetooth connectivity, integrated heater for all-weather performance, and intelligent sleep mode.
• Exide Motion+ Charger Premium Industrial battery charger compatible with both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, offering high energy efficiency, compact design, and user-friendly operation for intralogistics applications.
• Motion+ Fleet Fleet management and monitoring system for material handling operations that enables smart energy management for industrial fleets.
• EasyMonitor Battery monitoring and management system for industrial applications, providing real-time insights into battery performance and health.
• Marathon PowerCycle Deep-cycle battery designed for medical equipment and other demanding applications requiring reliable long-cycle performance.
• Absolyte GX Large format VRLA battery system for telecom and utility applications requiring high reliability and long service life.
• Sonnenschein A600 OPzS technology battery system for stationary applications including telecom, utility, and renewable energy storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• EcoVadis GOLD rating - Top 2% globally, Top 1% in battery industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Motorsport sponsorship partnership supporting the LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Team's Moto2 championship bid. Three-year deal first signed in 2025, with the team finishing runner-up in both rider and championship standings in 2025.
• BE-Power GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2024Acquired BE-Power GmbH to strengthen position as comprehensive supplier for material handling and intralogistics sector. The acquisition supports Motion and smart fleet electrification solutions, with successful integration completed in 2024.
• ATEPS Nederland BVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Acquisition of ATEPS Nederland BV in October 2021 strengthened Energy Solutions business, adding capabilities for energy storage solutions.
• Aker Wade TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Acquired Aker Wade Technologies in 2018, which designs and manufactures advanced charging systems for industrial forklifts. Addition of Aker Wade chargers to Exide's Industrial Power battery portfolio provides best-in-class total power solutions to the Motion industry.
• Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research and development group dedicated to enhancing capabilities of lead-acid battery to ensure its competitiveness in various energy storage markets.
• Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for in-operando neutron scattering analysis of charge/discharge processes inside battery electrodes with energy storage systems focus.
• Universidad Complutense de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership located in Madrid, Spain, the largest on-site university in the country.
• International Lead Association (ILA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal trade association dedicated exclusively to representing lead producers and supporting a sustainable future for lead.
• EUROBATminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of European Automotive and Industrial Battery Manufacturers that studies matters of interest to storage battery manufacturers in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
• UN Global CompactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest corporate sustainability initiative with over 17,000 companies and 4,000 non-business entities. Exide participates (as Energy Technologies Holdings LLC) aligning with principles in human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
• EcoVadisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability rating provider. Exide achieved GOLD medal rating ranking among top 2% of companies globally and top 1% in battery industry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saft (TotalEnergies): Saft is a French battery manufacturer specializing in industrial nickel and lithium-ion batteries for backup power, space, defense, and energy storage. Strong direct overlap with Exide's Energy Solutions business and BESS offerings.
• Trojan Battery Company: Trojan Battery is a US-based manufacturer of deep-cycle lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for golf, floor cleaning, aerial work platforms, and renewable energy. Closely comparable to Exide's Motion and stationary product lines.
• GS Yuasa: GS Yuasa is a Japanese battery manufacturer producing automotive, motorcycle, industrial (forklift), and stationary batteries with global distribution. Overlaps with Exide's automotive and motion segments.
• East Penn Manufacturing: East Penn is a US-based privately held battery manufacturer producing automotive, commercial, marine, and industrial batteries. Operates extensive lead-acid recycling infrastructure, directly comparable to Exide's vertically integrated model.
• EnerSys: EnerSys manufactures industrial batteries including motive power (forklift), stationary (telecom/UPS), and aerospace/defense applications. Directly comparable to Exide's Motion and Energy Solutions divisions with overlapping product lines.
• Clarios: Clarios is the world's largest automotive battery manufacturer (formerly Johnson Controls Power Solutions), producing AGM, EFB, and flooded lead-acid batteries for OEMs and aftermarket globally. Most direct competitor to Exide's automotive 12V business in Europe and globally.
• VARTA AG: VARTA is a German battery manufacturer specializing in automotive micro-hybrid (AGM/EFB) batteries, lithium-ion button cells, and energy storage. A core European competitor in automotive OEM and industrial applications directly comparable to Exide.

Broad incumbents

• BYD Company: BYD is the world's largest EV and battery manufacturer, also producing BESS (Battery-Box, CUBIC) and commercial batteries. Broad incumbent with overlapping BESS and lithium-ion product lines though focused more on EVs and consumer storage.
• CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology): CATL is the world's largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturer with extensive BESS offerings (EnerC, Tener). Indirect competitor in BESS and lithium-ion cells where Exide's Solition line competes.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla Energy produces Powerwall, Megapack, and Powerpack BESS solutions targeting residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Indirect BESS competitor to Exide's Solition Mega product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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