As vehicle technology evolves, so does the power demand on automotive batteries. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are increasingly turning to Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFBs) to meet the power needs of modern vehicles—especially those equipped with start-stop systems, hybrid technology, and a growing array of electronic features.
How is Technology (or Electrical Demand on Vehicles) Driving This Shift?
Over the past two decades, the number of electrical components in vehicles has surged by 500%. From infotainment systems and advanced safety features to voice recognition and anti-theft technologies, today’s cars require batteries that can cycle repeatedly and recover quickly. EFBs are engineered to handle these demands better than conventional flooded batteries and even outperform AGM batteries in key areas, such as heat tolerance and mid-depth cycling resilience.
Why are OEM’s Choosing EFB?
Absorbed Glass Mat batteries (AGM) have long been accepted by OEMs as the preferred battery option to handle increased power needs of today’s vehicles, but with the availability of EFB, there is another option designed to support the technological demands of modern vehicles, including start-stop and hybrid technologies. Today, many new start-stop and hybrid vehicles sold in the U.S. come equipped with an EFB, and that number continues to grow. EFBs deliver robust performance with excellent battery life and charge acceptance, and superior heat tolerance and affordability.
Before the EFB was introduced to the market in 2008, the only alternative to AGM was the conventional flooded battery. Stryten Energy commissioned independent third-party research to evaluate the performance of EFBs against conventional flooded batteries and found that EFB outperforms conventional flooded batteries in several critical categories such as warranty and battery life, cyclability and charge acceptance.
These findings reinforce EFB as a high-performance, cost-effective solution for today’s automotive power demands.
How Quickly are OEMs Adopting EFBs?
More than 50% of new cars sold in the U.S. are equipped with start-stop or hybrid systems, and OEMs are responding by integrating EFBs into their designs. In fact, the market for OE EFBs is forecasted to double by 2030, reflecting growing confidence in the technology’s ability to meet modern performance standards.
What Makes EFB a Replacement Option?
For installers and consumers, EFBs are a suitable replacement under the hood for OE AGM and conventional flooded batteries. Depending on the original equipment, EFBs offer benefits such as improved heat tolerance, enhanced cycling performance, and competitive warranty coverage, making them a smart upgrade for start-stop and hybrid vehicles requiring reliable, high-performance battery technology.
As the demands on vehicle performance continue to grow, choosing the right battery matters more than ever. Explore how Stryten Energy’s advanced battery solutions are built to handle the increased power demands of today’s modern vehicles. Learn more at Enhanced Flooded Battery – Stryten Energy.
