KOBA Batteries needs no introduction. The brand has made a strong mark in the New Zealand battery industry ever since it launched in 2011. Manufactured in a top-notch calcium battery facility in South Korea, KOBA Batteries are long-lasting batteries that deliver superior performance every time. The range consists of batteries for all applications including automotive, commercial, marine and more.
Available nationwide, KOBA’s complete battery range has sizes to suit most popular makes and models, as well as some harder to fit applications. The most popular KOBA batteries are the maintenance-free calcium range for automotive and commercial vehicles. These batteries are designed to provide safe, reliable starting power with improved durability and cycle life. They are built with enveloped separators which provide low electric resistance, maximising the batteries electrical performance and minimising self-discharge. Their Ultramicro fibre and special tissue increases plate durability, giving the batteries a greater life-span. The durable and safe nature of these batteries makes them an ideal choice for everyday automotive or commercial use.
With vehicle’s evolving to include features such a Stop Start technology, the demand on batteries to provide power is even greater. To meet this demand KOBA Batteries have developed a range of Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB) that cater for the multi-starting power requirements of these vehicles.
KOBA’s AGM battery range have an even higher durability and cycle life than the calcium battery range. These batteries have high charge acceptance and feature excellent starting power which is critical in modern battery management systems. Due to their packed construction these AGM batteries also have a much better resistance to vibration than most flooded batteries.  
The EFB range from KOBA is the solution between standard calcium batteries and AGM batteries, while still offering the power required for Stop Start systems. These EFB batteries are designed to deliver 2-3 times the battery life of standard calcium batteries and have very high charge acceptance so they can take advantage of fuel saving recuperation systems.
For those seeking a powerful starting battery for marine vehicles, the KOBA Marine range of batteries is a suitable choice. These batteries are available in a range of popular case sizes from 560 CCA to 800 CCA to cover a wide spectrum starting of makes and models in the market.
The KOBA Deep Cycle HD Plus range of batteries is specifically designed for marine, RV, 4WDs and other heavy vehicles where vibration resistance is paramount. KOBA Deep Cycle HD Plus batteries provide high endurance making them suitable for varying terrains and environments across New Zealand. These batteries are also ideal for applications used seasonally such as boats, caravans and campers due to their minimal self-discharging properties.
For those in search of an all-rounder battery instead of an application-specific battery, the KOBA Dual Purpose Deep Cycle range of batteries feature everything expected from a good and dependable battery. The key features of KOBA Deep Cycle batteries include cycling and starting capabilities, making them a suitable choice for a variety of marine and recreational applications.
The complete range of KOBA automotive, commercial and marine batteries is available exclusively at R&J Batteries. R&J Batteries is one of the fastest growing and leading distributors of batteries, accessories and lubricants in the Australasia region with 27 branches and more than 8000 stockists.
The battery distributor first entered New Zealand’s highly competitive battery industry in 2018 with the opening of its Auckland branch. Since then, the branch has relocated to 57H McLaughlin’s Road in Wiri to cater to the growing demand for batteries and associated products. The brand new Wiri distribution centre features more than 1,000 sqm of full height racking bays, a new showroom, customer service area, multiple parking bays for customers and pickup, meeting spaces and a conference room. The new distribution centre has allowed R&J Batteries to expand its warehousing and distribution capacities significantly.
R&J Batteries opened its Christchurch branch in 2019 in a merger agreement with New Zealand born and bred battery company, ACME Batteries. ACME Batteries had distributed KOBA Batteries nationwide since 2011 and has been instrumental in making it the highly regarded battery brand it is today. Since the merger, KOBA Batteries are now exclusively distributed by R&J Batteries who continue to offer the KOBA brand as an official Blackfern Supplier.
In 2020 and 2021, R&J Batteries further expanded its distributional and operational capacities by opening a new warehouse in Hamilton and adding one in Albany through the amalgamation of Acme Batteries. These additions to the distribution network allow the battery distributor to service both North Island and South Island efficiently.
R&J Batteries’ extensive brand portfolio consists of other world class brands such as Delkor,  ACDelco, BAE, Fullriver, Predator, ALLiON, Hardcore, Optima, RELiON, Zenaji and more. Together, these brands cover battery and accessory needs for customers across New Zealand. Contact R&J Batteries’ Wiri, Christchurch, Hamilton or Albany branches to learn more about these products or to become a stockist. For more information on R&J Batteries of their associated brands visit rjbatt.co.nz or call 0800 546 000.