Deals of the week: Power up for less this Xmas with the best battery bargains

We’ve all been there. Christmas morning arrives, the kids are desperate to play with their new toy… no batteries. Your teenager wants to fire up their shiny new electric toothbrush… dead on arrival. Your other half is ready to set up the new TV… but the remote won’t work. Yep, no batteries.

Don’t let flat batteries flatten Christmas. Stock up now and save yourself the stress later.

Batteries aren’t cheap, but the good news is, there’s a full-on battery price war going on. 

Here’s where to bag the best bargains, plus a few fun battery facts so you can wow everyone at the pub quiz!

Halfords Essential AA batteries 30 pack  - £5

Now this one’s a must-buy. Halfords is offering 50% off a pack of 30 essential batteries AA for just £5.

Hurry though, they’re trending, fast!

Fun fact #1 -  The first true battery was invented in 1798 by Italian scientist Alessandro Volta.

Amazon Basics 36-pack AAA - £7.95

Got gadgets that run on AAAs? Amazon Basics 36-pack AAA  is down from £10.56 to £7.95. That’s plenty of power for a minimal spend.

 Fun fact #2 -  Some archaeologists believe batteries may date back thousands of years. In 1938, a pottery jar found in Iraq, containing a copper cylinder and iron rod, was thought to be an ancient battery.

Panasonic AA zinc batteries 30 pack - £8.39 on eBay

Another good deal on AAs. eBay is selling a pack of 30 Panasonics for £8.39. Ideal for toys, remotes and everyday use.

Fun fact #3 - Batteries should always be recycled. They contain micronutrients like zinc and manganese dioxide, which can help fertilise soil and support plant growth.

Argos Home alkaline AA batteries four pack - £2.50  

If you only need a small top-up, head to Argos, where you can grab a four pack of Argos Home AAs for £2.50.

Perfect for last-minute essentials.

Fun fact #4 -  Over 15bn batteries are produced and sold around the world every year.

Duracell Original AA Batteries 12 pack - £6.50 or two for £12 at B&M

If you’re loyal to the Duracell bunny, head to B&M and pick up a pack of 12 for £6.50, or two for £12!

Fun fact #5  -  Batteries even have their own national day! National Battery Day is celebrated every year on 18 February.

Stock up now, save money, and keep everything powered up when it matters most.