Let's take a closer look at what this technology is all about. By design, these are the familiar lead-acid batteries with liquid electrolyte — there's nothing revolutionary here. The key difference lies in the alloy from which the electrode grids are made. Conventional batteries are based on lead with the addition of antimony, while in calcium batteries this component is replaced with calcium, as is easy to guess from the name.
The switch from antimony to calcium provided a noticeable boost in performance: the starting current increased, and at the same time, water consumption dropped sharply. Such batteries became noticeably more durable and reliable. Another advantage is excellent resistance to frost, which is especially important for our winter. At the same time, the production cost is almost no different from traditional models. As a result, we get a robust starter battery with high current that easily withstands loads and works even in harsh climatic conditions.
The Ukrainian market currently offers a fairly wide range of such batteries. Among the most common and popular are the Polish Centra batteries and the Korean Medalist. Both companies produce high-quality products that meet European and international requirements.
The main trump card of these brands is a completely maintenance-free design. Thanks to the sealed housing, they can be used even in the most challenging conditions. Even if the battery is turned over, the electrolyte will not leak, and it will continue to work properly. Forget about the need to top up water or check density — this will no longer be required. The service life of a calcium battery is quite long. With proper handling and regular recharging, it can last 7–8 years or even longer.
Compared to conventional lead-acid models, they operate noticeably more efficiently and stably. At the same time, caring for them is no more difficult than for more expensive AGM batteries. Prices for Centra and Medalist remain quite reasonable. Why pay more for a name when you can get a quality battery at an adequate cost?
Based on all that has been said, we can confidently state: this type of car battery is currently optimally suited to our climatic realities. It's no surprise that many Ukrainian drivers have already switched to them. Don't lag behind — choose a modern and reliable battery that won't cause unnecessary hassle and will ensure confident engine starting in any weather.
You can buy Medalist and Centra batteries in Kyiv from the company "AKB-System", which is the official supplier of these brands in Ukraine. All products come with certificates of authenticity and confirmation of compliance with quality and safety standards. Each battery has an official warranty.
Wholesale department: 044 516-50-91 (minimum batch — 200 pieces).
SPD "Lebedev D. Yu." — retail sale of batteries, website: akym.com.ua, phone: 044 33-11-490.
