Exide batteries have been made and distributed for over 75 years and are widely available through select major retailers throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our next generation of products have been designed specifically to meet local conditions.
Whenever your see Exide Batteries, you can be assured of quality, technology and reliability. Exide's battery range covers all types of applications including car, 4WD, light commercial, truck, cycling, marine and motorcycle to name just a few. No matter whether you want to fit yourself, or get an expert to do it for you, go for the trusted name that delivers ever reliable starting power and unsurpassed performance in every way - Exide Batteries, everything starts with an Exide Battery.
1891 - Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd, UK founded
1905 - Chloride exported batteries to Australia under the Exide brand
1930 - Chloride commenced manufacturing in Australia in Leichardt, Sydney
1948 - Dunlop established a green-fields battery manufacturing facility in Sandringham, Victoria
1982 - Dunlop established the new Pulsar battery plant at Geelong, Victoria
1986 - Dunlop acquired Chloride Batteries Australia & New Zealand and amalgamated both battery companies
1987 - Dunlop acquired GNB Technologies USA
1989 - The battery division consolidated manufacturing operations into Elizabeth, South Australia
1994 - The company changed its name from Pacific Dunlop Batteries to GNB Technologies
1995 - Purchased Australian Battery Company to expand its distribution
2000 - Pacific Dunlop sold its battery division to Exide Technologies USA
2010 - Joined as major partner to the 'Australian Made' campaign
2011 - Presented with the Toyota Presidents Award for Design Innovation
2013 - MP Australia P/L purchased the transportation business from Exide Technologies
2014 - Next Generation Exide product launched featuring Ap9 and 2XT technology with industry first 'customer for life' warranty program.
Flick through our gallery below of some of our proud history and achievements, including an electric car that recharges from a parking meter.