Ecobat Battery acquired by UK investor Endless

2 June 2025  

UK and European automotive battery major Ecobat Battery announced today it had been acquired by private equity firm Endless for an undisclosed sum.

Ecobat, a leading specialist supplier of batteries and energy storage solutions for a wide range of applications, has a network of 23 distribution hubs in the UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Belgium and Spain.

Endless, a UK-based private equity firm, has acquired the battery maker from the US-based Ecobat group.

The acquisition will provide Ecobat Battery, which has turnover in excess of £200 million, with the capital and strategic support to accelerate its growth plans, expand its market reach, and invest in its capabilities to further strengthen its commercial platform, Endless said.

‘New chapter’

Russell McBurnie, MD of Ecobat Battery said: “This is an exciting new chapter for our business. Endless brings a wealth of experience in supporting specialist distribution businesses, and we are confident that their backing will help us unlock new growth opportunities and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers.”

Endless investment partner Andy Ross said Ecobat had a strong heritage, talented team, and a clear role to play in the battery distribution market. 

In a separate development, the Ecobat Group announced on May 28 that it had received a binding, undisclosed offer for its French battery recycling and speciality lead manufacturing operations from Belgium-based Campine.

The companies said on May 28 the move, which is subject to various regulatory and works councils’ approvals, would mark Ecobat’s exit from the French market — with the exception of its lithium ion battery collection business and its new lead acid battery distribution and sales.