Exide Industries today launched Advanz, which it claims is India’s first completely sealed and maintenance free battery for the automotive after-market.

The company states the new product is currently the only one-of-its-kind in the Indian market that does not require any topping up, and is equipped with a ‘magic eye’ that accurately indicates the health of the battery and predicts the end of life.

“Advanz is not only aesthetically and cosmetically advanced with a clear translucent lid and other such features, it is also way ahead of the competition in terms of technology,” said  Arnab Saha, president, National Trade Sales and Marketing, Exide.

Exide says among other advanced features, Advanz consists of a Ca-Ca alloy system, which ensures that no topping up is necessary during the entire service life of the battery, comes with effective flame arrestors with microporous filter disc in vent openings to arrest acid fumes and to restrict spark propagation inside the battery.

The battery also comes with a low self-discharge rate, which ensures that the vehicle will start despite long idle period and with a better cranking power, and is claimed to instant start the vehicle every time. It also is factory charged and are ready to use, making it market ready from the moment it hits the store shelf.

Advanz can be used for all the available cars in the Indian market and comes with a 15-month warranty, and will be available exclusively through Exide Care outlets across the country.