EverStart is a well known brand that manufactures batteries for a variety of vehicles. Wal-Mart being their official retailer offers them a leg up in being a household name. Despite their notoriety, finding out who exactly manufactures these batteries has been quite a journey. From articles on “trusty” Google, two companies came up. They include Exide technologies and Johnson Controls Inc.
Research on these claims showed that both companies did not have EverStart Batteries listed in their associated brands.
Despite this, their website states, “Johnson Controls Inc is the company that manufactures batteries which are known under the EverStart brand.” 1.
Johnson Controls Inc has been around since 1885. They did start producing batteries a bit later, and have since become giants; supplying more than a third of the worlds lead acid batteries. They also produce other brands of batteries such as: Continental, OPTIMA, Heliar, LTH, Delkor and VARTA automotive batteries.
The manufacture of batteries falls under the Power Solutions Unit. As of 13th November 2018, Johnson Controls agreed to sell its Power Solutions Division to Brookfield Business Partners. 2. The fact that Wal-Mart stocks the brand till date is a testament to their quality. Despite the apparent secrecy on their parent company, the batteries are doing fairly well judging by the reviews. 3.
Why choose Everlast batteries?
From the EverStart website, albeit a bit outdated, 1 you find out that they test all their products on a monthly basis. These tests are carried out in an independent lab and therefore quality for money is assured.
What types of EverStart batteries are available?
EverStart batteries have got you sorted for your cars, trucks, SUVs, and other off road vehicles. Let’s check out the features of some of their products:
EverStart Marine Battery
There are a number of products within this line. Whether you have a simple trolling motor or a large engine boat, EverStart has something for everyone. There are a variety of deep cycle and starting batteries. Deep cycle batteries provide a steady stream while discharging heavily. The starting batteries on the other hand, unleash a small burst of energy.
The fact that it’s maintenance-free just adds to its appeal.
EverStart car battery
Car batteries are rechargeable. They power the starter, and provide electricity for ignition, and the lighting system of a car. For electric cars, a traction battery is used as the main source of energy.
EverStart motorcycle battery
EverStart has an impressive score card when it comes to such batteries. Some notable features include:
Have an impressive success rate of cold start ups.
Compatibility with various makes and models.
Offers different chargers for its battery.
What should you consider when buying batteries?
Ensure the battery you buy has not been sitting on the shelf for a long time. You can check this by observing the label or battery case. The month the battery was manufactured is designated using Latin letters, A standing for January and L standing for December. The year of manufacture follows the letter e.g. 0 designates 2000 while 2 designates 2002.
How long do EverStart batteries last?
The life of a battery depends on how often it is used. Normally most batteries last for about two to three years. From reviews online the Everstart Maxx battery lasts for about three to five years. This is great news for car owners, since this particular battery is also quite affordable. 6.
What type of batteries are EverStart?
A majority of rechargeable batteries are lead acid batteries.
They store energy through a reverse reaction where discharging the batteries causes the formation of lead sulfate crystals at both terminals while releasing electrons due to a change in valence charge of the lead. 4.
The electrical energy produced during discharging is due to the chemical reaction where chemical water bonds are formed from the hydrogen ions of sulfuric acid and oxygen ions of lead oxide. During charging, the battery acts as a water splitting device.5.
Wal-Mart is the official retailer of EverStart batteries, what do they recommend before making a purchase?
Buy a battery with the same voltage as the one you are replacing.
Check your old battery’s group number and buy one with the same, to ensure the new battery fits in the old battery space. 3.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, EverStart batteries offer high quality for a relatively inexpensive price. They are also low maintenance since you are not required to add distilled water as often. This is perfect for motorists who use their cars once in a while.
In addition to this, they offer a variety of batteries for majority of land and water vehicles. If you plan on buying batteries for all your vehicles at a go, then EverStart is a good place to start. The fact that Wal-Mart is their official retailer, is just the icing on the American automotive cake.
