Automotive Batteries procurement guide
Batteries are supplied by capacity, terminal layout and application, for vehicle starting and auxiliary power duties. Vehicle sourcing should start with route, load, body or passenger duty and operating conditions before a make or model is selected.
Vehicle duty and body configuration
Applications include Fleet battery replacement, Plant and equipment starting, Standby and auxiliary power and Retail and wholesale supply. State payload or passenger requirement, terrain, distance, duty cycle, road conditions and body/equipment interfaces that affect the vehicle configuration.
Powertrain, payload and acceptance
Compare source options against Capacity and cold cranking requirement, Terminal layout and case size, Application: starting or deep cycle, Quantities required and Delivery and disposal arrangements. The quotation should identify the actual make/model, powertrain, axle or drive configuration, body scope, included safety equipment and documents needed for registration or buyer acceptance.
Shipping, parts and fleet support
Plan shipping method, dimensions and weight, destination import/registration documents, pre-delivery inspection, body or accessory completion, operator handover, service capability, initial filters/consumables and critical spare parts.
Information to include in your quotation request
Provide application, payload/passenger or body requirement, Capacity and cold cranking requirement, Terminal layout and case size, Application: starting or deep cycle, Quantities required and Delivery and disposal arrangements, quantity, operating country and conditions, destination, preferred delivery basis, spare-parts package and after-sales expectations.