Buyabattery

What Buyabattery does

BuyaBattery.co.uk is a privately held, UK-incorporated (Limited Company number 4697023) online specialist retailer of batteries, chargers, torches, and related accessories, operating from a single warehouse-distribution site in Heywood, Lancashire. The company sells more than 1,000 battery SKUs across commodity formats (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, lithium coin), specialist categories (watch, hearing aid, car key fobs, cordless phone, digital camera), rechargeable chemistries (NiMH and Li-ion including 18650), and industrial lithium cells (Saft LS-series, Tadiran SL-series), sourced directly from over 20 branded suppliers including Duracell, Panasonic, Varta, Energizer, Procell, Eneloop, GP Batteries, Ansmann, Saft, Tadiran, and Maglite.

The platform is a Magento 2 e-commerce storefront (buyabattery.co.uk) configured for UK-wide direct-to-consumer and small-business sales, with no minimum order, Royal Mail shipping from £1.98, and next-day delivery from £5.99. Distribution is single-channel (own website); payment, customer service (phone and email, Monday–Friday 9am–4pm), and account/order management are all handled in-house. Marketing is conducted primarily through on-site SEO and a 114+ article content/blog library covering battery advice, eco-friendly disposal, and rechargeable maintenance, with Trustpilot reviews used as social proof (claimed Best in Category — Batteries).

The revenue model is one-time transactional e-commerce sales of physical goods with no subscription, marketplace, or services layer. Customer segments are split between individual consumers purchasing for household devices and business buyers purchasing in bulk. The business is independently owned with no disclosed parent, investors, or funding rounds, and management team details are not publicly listed.

Name

Buyabattery

Legal name

BuyaBattery.co.uk

Website

https://buyabattery.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BuyaBattery.co.uk is a UK-based, online specialist retailer selling over 1,000 battery types, chargers, and torches from 20+ major brands directly to individual consumers and small business buyers via a Magento 2 storefront with nationwide next-day delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Battery Retail

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Retailers (459999)

akta.pro primary industry

Sporting Goods & Outdoor Inventory-led Online Retailers (CRAFADAJ)

Keywords

• Battery retail
• Rechargeable batteries
• Battery chargers
• Specialty batteries
• Consumer power accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Heywood

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Battery Sales: The company generates revenue through online retail sales of batteries, rechargeable batteries, battery chargers, and accessories. They sell individual items, bulk quantities, and offer next-day delivery services. Revenue is derived from direct consumer transactions on their e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Buyabattery is a UK-based online retailer that sells over 1,000 different battery types, rechargeable batteries, battery chargers, torches, and battery accessories from more than 20 branded manufacturers through its Magento 2 e-commerce website. Orders are fulfilled with next-day delivery via Royal Mail and other carriers, with no minimum order requirement, targeting individual consumers and businesses across the United Kingdom.

Product overview

Buyabattery is an online battery retailer operating as a single e-commerce platform selling over 1000 different battery types from over 20 branded suppliers. The core product line consists of standard household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V), specialist batteries (watch, hearing aid, car key, camera, cordless phone), lithium and lithium coin batteries, and rechargeable batteries. The business complements its battery range with battery chargers from major brands (Ansmann, Varta, GP, Duracell, Eneloop, Energizer), torches and flashlights (Maglite, LED Lenser), and battery accessories (testers, storage boxes, recycling bins, USB cables). The company sells directly to consumers and businesses through its Magento-based e-commerce platform, offering next-day delivery and no minimum order requirement. Key brands stocked include Duracell, Panasonic, Procell, Varta, Energizer, Eneloop, GP Batteries, Ansmann, Saft, Tadiran, and Maglite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AA Batteries

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1000 different battery types available from 20+ brands

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DuracellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey branded supplier and manufacturer partner. BuyaBattery purchases directly from Duracell and other major manufacturers, enabling competitive online pricing. The company has strong longstanding trading relationships with Duracell and other leading battery manufacturers.
• PanasoniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey branded supplier partner for Panasonic and Eneloop rechargeable batteries. Direct purchasing relationship enables competitive pricing on Panasonic battery products.
• VartacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor branded supplier of Varta batteries including Industrial Pro, Longlife Power, and Professional Lithium lines. Longstanding trading relationship.
• EnergizercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBranded supplier of Energizer batteries including Ultimate Lithium, Industrial, and rechargeable lines.
• ProcellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor supplier of Procell professional batteries including Procell Constant, Procell Intense, and Procell Lithium lines.
• GP BatteriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBranded supplier of GP rechargeable batteries and related accessories.
• AnsmanncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBranded supplier of Ansmann rechargeable batteries, battery chargers, and accessories including professional Powerline and Energy series.
• SaftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBranded supplier of Saft lithium batteries including LS series (LS14500, LS14250, LSH14, LSH20) for industrial applications.
• Eneloop (Panasonic)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey supplier of Eneloop rechargeable batteries including AA, AAA, Pro, Classic, and Lite variants, as well as Eneloop battery chargers.
• Royal MailminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partner offering Royal Mail delivery from £1.98 and next-day delivery options for customer orders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Amazon UK: Amazon UK lists the same major battery brands (Duracell, Energizer, Panasonic, Varta) with Prime one-day delivery, competing directly for the same online battery-buying UK consumers. Operates as a general marketplace rather than a battery specialist.
• RS Components: RS Components is a UK-focused industrial and electronic product distributor carrying batteries, chargers, and torches alongside a vast broader catalog. Overlaps with BuyaBattery on battery and charger SKUs but operates at industrial-customer scale rather than as a battery specialist.
• Toolstation: Toolstation is a UK trade supplies retailer offering batteries, chargers, and flashlights across hundreds of branches and online. Overlaps with BuyaBattery on battery and torch SKUs aimed at tradespeople and DIY consumers, but as part of a much broader hardware catalog.
• Screwfix: Screwfix is a large UK trade retailer carrying AA, AAA, 9V, and rechargeable batteries plus torches as part of a broader trade and DIY catalog. Represents a scaled broad-line competitor in the same end-customer use cases (household and trade battery replacement) but without the specialist depth.
• CPC Farnell (element14): CPC Farnell is a UK catalog distributor of electronic components, batteries, and related supplies serving engineers and businesses. Comparable to BuyaBattery on the batteries category but competes as a much broader electronic-components marketplace rather than a battery-specialist retailer.

Direct peers

• Tayna Batteries: Tayna Batteries is a UK-based online battery specialist selling motorcycle, automotive, leisure, and industrial batteries direct to consumers. Closely comparable to BuyaBattery in its specialist battery-only DTC e-commerce model, UK focus, and supplier-brand-driven assortment.
• Cell Pack Batteries: Cell Pack Batteries is a UK online retailer specializing in replacement batteries for cordless phones, laptops, mobile phones, and consumer devices. Directly comparable to BuyaBattery in its battery-specialist DTC model, niche replacement focus, and next-day delivery positioning.
• Battery Station: Battery Station is a UK online battery retailer carrying consumer batteries, rechargeable batteries, chargers, and accessories. Mirrors BuyaBattery closely as a battery-specialty DTC e-commerce player with similar single-pack and bulk-offer economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/buyabattery
• Facebookfacebook.com/buyabattery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buyabattery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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