Wholesale Batteries Inc

What Wholesale Batteries Inc does

Wholesale Batteries, Inc. is a privately held US battery distributor founded in 1977 and headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with a second stocking warehouse in O'Fallon, Missouri. The company sells batteries and battery-related accessories across multiple chemistries — Lead-Acid, VRLA, NiMH, NiCD, LiFePO4, and Lithium Ion — sourced from an extensive brand portfolio that includes East Penn Deka, C&D Technologies, Enersys, Yuasa, APC, CSB, Leoch, Narada, GNB, Millertech, and Power Sonic. Its catalog spans roughly 20 product/use-case categories including passenger automotive, commercial and industrial, marine, powersports, golf cart, lawn and garden, wheelchair and mobility, sealed lead-acid, flooded stationary, telecom, UPS replacement, cordless tool, household, and mobile device batteries, plus complementary chargers, maintainers, inverters, and jump packs.

Beyond distribution, the company offers differentiated professional services: qualified field installation, removal, replacement, maintenance, and recycling of batteries, custom battery pack assembly to customer specifications, and battery rebuilding for discharged cells. Two stocking warehouses enable same-day shipping and free local business delivery, with FedEx Ground as the preferred carrier for domestic orders (US-only, excluding Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, PO boxes, and APO/FPO addresses). The go-to-market blends direct-to-consumer e-commerce at wholesalebatteries.net, toll-free phone sales, and an application-based Commercial Account program with custom pricing for B2B buyers.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional hardware sales supplemented by professional services revenue from installation, rebuilding, recycling, and large-scale battery deployments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; individual consumer pricing requires login or account creation, while commercial accounts receive application-based custom pricing. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or funding rounds, and is operated under Kansas governing law.

Name

Wholesale Batteries Inc

Legal name

Wholesale Batteries, Inc.

Website

https://wholesalebatteries.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wholesale Batteries, Inc. is a privately held US battery distributor founded in 1977 that sells batteries, accessories, and custom battery packs across multiple chemistries and use cases to both consumers and commercial accounts, while offering installation, rebuilding, and recycling services from warehouses in Kansas City, KS and O'Fallon, MO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42361), Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423690)

SIC

Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Batteries & Battery Packs (Rechargeable/Primary, Device-Specific Packs) (CRACATAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Collection, Logistics & Reverse Supply Chain (Transport, Sorting, Tracking) (EUAFACAA), Battery Collection & Logistics (Sorting, Packaging, Transport Compliance) (EUAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Battery distribution
• Industrial batteries
• UPS battery supply
• Battery recycling services
• Commercial battery sales

Headquarters

HQ city

North Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Battery and Battery Accessories Sales: One-time hardware sales of batteries and battery related accessories including chargers, cables, terminals, and other appliances.
2. Professional Services: Battery installation, removal, replacement, maintenance, recycling, and large scale battery installations. Services also include battery rebuilding for discharged battery cells.
3. Custom Battery Pack Manufacturing: Custom battery packs built for various applications, providing specialized solutions beyond standard products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wholesale Batteries, Inc. distributes batteries, battery packs, and related accessories (chargers, maintainers, inverters, jump packs, jumper cables, battery racks) across automotive, commercial/industrial, marine, powersport, UPS, telecom, mobility, household, and mobile device applications. The company also provides professional services including custom battery pack assembly, battery rebuilding for discharged cells, and qualified installation, removal, replacement, maintenance, and recycling of batteries.

Product overview

Wholesale Batteries Inc is a battery and battery accessories distributor serving customers since 1977. The company operates as a single unified e-commerce platform offering an extensive portfolio of battery products organized across multiple chemistries (Lead-Acid, VRLA, NiMH, NiCD, LiFePO4, Lithium Ion), form factors, and voltage configurations. The core product line spans automotive, commercial/industrial, marine, powersports, lawn & garden, wheelchair & mobility, telecom, UPS, household consumer, and mobile device batteries. The company also offers complementary accessories including battery chargers, maintainers, inverters, jump packs, jumper cables, and replacement hardware. Key branded products include Millertech and Power Sonic LiFePO4 lithium batteries, East Penn Deka, C&D Technologies VRLA UPS batteries (Pure Lead Plus, Pure Lead Max, Tel High Temperature series), and replacement batteries for APC, CSB, Enersys, Leoch, Yuasa, and Narada UPS systems. Same-day shipping and local delivery services are available from warehouses in Kansas City, KS and O'Fallon, MO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Batteries Sealed lead acid batteries for backup power, UPS systems, and standby applications across consumer and commercial buyers.
• LiFePO4 Lithium Batteries Lithium iron phosphate batteries offering longer life cycles and lighter weight than lead-acid alternatives, for deep cycle, starting, and replacement applications.
• UPS Replacement Batteries Replacement and OEM batteries for uninterruptible power supply systems from brands including APC, C&D Tech, CSB, Enersys, Leoch, Yuasa, Deka, and Narada.
• Telecom Batteries Batteries for telecommunications infrastructure backup power applications, paired with compatible racks and trays.
• Golf Cart Batteries Batteries for golf carts and electric vehicles available in 6V, 8V, and 12V configurations.
• Cordless Tool Batteries Replacement battery packs for cordless power tools in lithium and NiCD chemistries.
• Household Batteries Consumer household batteries including alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, 6V, AAAA), lithium, coin cells, rechargeable NiCD/NiMH, hearing aid, flashlight, watch, and sump pump batteries.
• Deep Cycle Batteries Deep cycle batteries designed for sustained power delivery over extended periods, available in conventional flooded, gel, lithium, and VRLA variants.
• Marine Batteries Marine batteries including deep cycle, dual purpose, starting, and personal watercraft batteries with AGM and conventional options.
• Powersports Batteries Batteries for powersports vehicles and equipment such as motorcycles and ATVs.
• Passenger Cars & Trucks Batteries Automotive batteries for passenger vehicles and light trucks.
• Wheelchair & Mobility Batteries Batteries for wheelchairs and mobility scooters used in personal mobility assistance.
• Lawn & Garden / Utility Batteries Batteries for lawn mowers, garden equipment, and utility vehicles in 6V and 12V configurations.
• Commercial & Industrial Batteries Heavy machinery and commercial application batteries for commercial vehicle, industrial equipment, and heavy machinery buyers.
• Mobile Device Batteries Batteries for cell phones, cameras, cordless phones, laptops, tablets, and land mobile radios.
• Battery Chargers & Maintainers Battery charging equipment including maintainers, mobile device chargers, wheelchair/mobility chargers, roll-around chargers, industrial chargers, cordless tool chargers, portable/benchtop chargers, and Schauer branded chargers.
• Inverters Power inverters for converting DC to AC power.
• Jump Packs & Jumper Cables Portable jump starters and jumper cables for emergency battery starting.
• Custom Battery Pack Assembly Custom battery packs built to customer specifications for various specialized applications beyond standard off-the-shelf products.
• Battery Rebuilding Service Battery rebuilding service for discharged battery cells, extending battery life and offering an alternative to full replacement.
• Battery Installation, Maintenance, and Recycling Field Service Qualified field service team for installation, removal, replacement, maintenance, and recycling of batteries, including large-scale installations at customer sites.

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Millertech Battery (private label): LiFePO4 battery brand with sport and deep cycle lines currently distributed via Wholesale Batteries' storefront. Comparable as a lithium-focused battery brand that Wholesale Batteries resells; potential supply-chain tension if brand pursues DTC.
• Battery Sharks / Batteryplex: Online specialty retailer focused on mobility, scooter, and powersports battery replacement with custom pack assembly. Overlaps with Wholesale Batteries on wheelchair/mobility and powersports segments plus custom pack capability.

Direct peers

• BatteryJunction.com: Online specialty battery retailer offering extensive SKU breadth across chemistries (LiFePO4, NiMH, alkaline, lithium primary) with a similar DTC e-commerce model. Comparable in product breadth and customer segments (consumer + commercial) to Wholesale Batteries.
• Batteries Plus: Largest US battery specialty retailer/franchise with broad multi-chemistry inventory, in-store services, and B2B/consumer dual channels. Directly competes with Wholesale Batteries on multi-category battery sales, replacement services, and commercial accounts.
• Battery Mart: Online battery retailer specializing in replacement batteries for UPS, medical, security, and cordless tool applications. Overlaps with Wholesale Batteries on UPS replacement, mobility, and cordless tool categories with similar niche-targeting approach.

Broad incumbents

• AutoZone: Mass-market automotive parts retailer carrying a broad battery assortment with national store footprint. Competes with Wholesale Batteries on passenger vehicle/truck batteries and basic commercial replacement, but lacks custom pack assembly or non-automotive depth.
• EnerSys: Global industrial battery manufacturer (Power-Safe, DataSafe, Odyssey brands) with strong UPS, telecom, and motive power presence. Wholesale Batteries resells EnerSys UPS batteries; comparable on industrial/UPS/telecom battery categories.
• Interstate Batteries: Nationwide battery distributor and franchise network with deep automotive, commercial, and industrial focus, plus recycling services. Functions as a much larger incumbent distributor with similar multi-segment coverage and field service capabilities.
• East Penn Manufacturing (Deka): Major battery manufacturer whose Deka brand is carried by Wholesale Batteries. Comparable as a vertically integrated battery producer/distributor with overlapping automotive, commercial, marine, and stationary product lines.
• NAPA Auto Parts: Wholesale and retail auto parts distributor with battery offerings (NAPA Legend and other brands). Comparable as a broad-line auto parts wholesaler with commercial account programs similar to Wholesale Batteries' commercial account model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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