Modern vehicles' increasing reliance on complex electronic systems means selecting the right car battery is no longer a simple matter of matching engine size.

• Modern cars feature advanced safety, driver-assist, and comfort systems that require more stable and powerful batteries.
• General Manager at Chloride Exide, Charles Ngare, explains that start-stop systems place significantly more strain on batteries, leading to the development of Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB) and Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technologies.
• Fitting the incorrect battery can lead to the deactivation of advanced vehicle features, even if the car still starts.