Batteries 1st

Batteries 1st: online battery retail and bulk supply

Batteries 1st is a UK-based online battery supplier that positions itself as a source for wholesale, bulk and retail purchases. Its catalogue is organised around discounted batteries, with the site presenting the company as "the supplier of choice for wholesale, bulk and retail". Orders are handled through an online shop with a customer account area and a cart, and the company publishes a customer service email address and a single national phone number for enquiries.

Battery formats and chemistries on offer

The range is structured first by size and then by brand and chemistry. Standard sizes include AA, AAA, C, D, 9V/PP3, CR123A, CR2, CR1620, CR1632, CR2016, CR2025, CR2032, CR2430, CR2450, 1/3N (3N), LR41, LR43, LR44, MN21 and MN9100/N/LR1. Beyond the common household formats, the catalogue lists AAAA, A11 (11A), MN27, PP9, PJ996 and 3LR12 (MN1203) cells.

Chemistries covered include alkaline, zinc carbon, lithium and rechargeable cells, alongside button and coin cells and zinc-air hearing aid batteries. Lithium stock is broken down into AA, AAA, 9V, CR123A, CR2, CRP2P (223), 2CR5 (245) and PX28L types.

Brands stocked

• Duracell: Alkaline, Procell, Industrial, Plus Power, Optimum, button and coin cells, hearing aid batteries, photo lithium and specialist batteries.
• Energizer: Alkaline Power, Industrial, Max, Max Plus, Rechargeable and Ultimate Lithium.
• Varta: Industrial Pro, Longlife Power, Longlife Max Power and Recharge Accu.
• Panasonic: standard batteries, Eneloop, lithium, zinc and coin cells.
• GP: button and coin cells and rechargeables, including the ReCyko+ line.
• Specialist and industrial names: Saft (LS14250, LS14500), Tadiran (SL-750, SL-760), Yuasa lead acid, Ultralife lithium 9V, Ansmann, Maxell, Rayovac hearing aid batteries and Xtar (18650 and 26650 cells and chargers).

Bulk and wholesale packs

A dedicated bulk section groups multi-packs by format: AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, CR123A, CR2, CR2025, CR2016, CR2032 and MN21. Bulk lines are also organised by manufacturer, with Procell packs in AA, AAA, 9V, C and D, Energizer bulk AA and AAA, Varta bulk in AA, AAA, C, D and 9V, Panasonic bulk AA and Duracell bulk in AA, AAA, C, D and 9V.

Rechargeable batteries and chargers

Rechargeable cells are listed in AA, AAA, C, D and 9V from Varta, Duracell, Energizer, Ansmann, GP ReCyko+ and Panasonic Eneloop, the latter split between Standard and Pro. The charger range includes Duracell CEF 27 and CEF14 models, Ansmann Comfort Plus, Energy 16, Powerline 2, Powerline 4.2 Pro, Powerline 8 and Powerline 5 Pro, Eneloop Smartplus and Eneloop Pro Smartplus, and Energizer Base, Pro, Universal and 1 Hour chargers. Some charger listings are sold with AA cells or with a combination of AA and AAA cells.

Batteries by application

The site also sorts stock by the device the battery is intended for. Domestic uses include Apple AirTag, 3D glasses, cameras, car keyfobs, cordless phones, golf rangefinders, hearing aids, remote controls, smoke alarms, solar lights, thermometers, torches, transistor radios, watches and weighing scales. A separate professional section covers alarm systems, microphones, sanitiser and soap dispensers, and medical syringe drivers.

Watch batteries are catalogued by reference number, including 357 (303), 315 (SR716), 317 (SR516), 319 (SR527), 321 (SR616), 362-361 (SR721), 364-363 (SR621), 371-370 (SR920), 377-376 (SR66), 379 (SR521), 391-381 (SR1120), 384-392 (SR41), 386-301 (SR43), 390-389 (SR1130), 393-309 (SR754) and 394-380 (SR936). Hearing aid cells are grouped by the standard colour codes: 10 (yellow), 13 (orange), 312 (brown) and 675 (blue), all zinc air.

Lighting

Alongside batteries, the shop sells torches and headlamps, with an Energizer headlamp line that includes Vision, Vision HD, Vision HD+, Vision HD Focus, Vision Ultra LED, Vision Ultra HD Rechargeable and an Intrinsically Safe ATEX model.

Company details

Batteries 1st LTD is registered at Maes Elwy, Upper Denbigh Road, Saint Asaph, LL17 0BG. Customer service can be reached at customerservice@batteries1st.co.uk or on 0333 0119 119.