KOBA batteries are a popular choice among auto electricians, battery resellers and parts distributors in New Zealand for a very good reason. The homegrown battery brand has been around since 2011 and has earned a strong reputation for its high quality batteries. Its product range consists of over 40 different part numbers which covers all major applications. This makes KOBA batteries a suitable inclusion for any business looking to appeal to a diverse group of customers.
The KOBA product range consists of batteries for automotive, commercial, marine and industrial applications. KOBA batteries are manufactured in one of the most experienced calcium battery facilities in South Korea. South Korea is well regarded for its advanced manufacturing capabilities due to its highly skilled workforce, world-class infrastructure, advanced technology and industry leading research and development.
Stop-Start technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in New Zealand. Many customers are attracted to Stop-Start systems’ ability to automatically shut down and restart the internal combustion engine to reduce the amount of time the engine spends idling, reducing fuel consumption and emissions. KOBA batteries’ range of Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern vehicles including those with Stop-Start technology. These batteries have high durability, charge acceptance and cycle life, and offer excellent starting power which is important for modern battery management systems. As a result of their compressed internal construction, KOBA AGM batteries are also resistant to vibration.
To provide even more options to customers with varying power needs, the KOBA range also includes EFB and calcium batteries. Considered as a mid-range option between AGM and calcium batteries, KOBA EFB batteries can also power many Stop-Start systems. They can deliver up to two times the battery life compared to a calcium battery when fitted in a standard vehicle, and have a higher charge acceptance.
The maintenance-free calcium range by KOBA are suitable for both automotive and commercial applications such as European trucks and buses, agricultural machinery, earthmoving machinery and industrial equipment. These batteries are designed to provide safe and reliable starting power. They are built with envelope separators which provide low electrical resistance, maximising the batteries’ electrical performance and minimising self-discharge. Microfibre tissue increases plate durability, giving KOBA calcium batteries a greater life span.
KOBA batteries are exclusively distributed by R&J Batteries in New Zealand. The battery distributor who recently celebrated its fifth year of operation in the country has branches in Wiri, Christchurch, Hamilton, Albany, Nelson and a strong distribution network making KOBA batteries widely available throughout the North and South Islands. To learn more about KOBA batteries or to become a distributor, please call 0800 546 000 or visit rjbatt.co.nz.
