Online specialist battery shop

Households, hobbyists, small businesses, care providers and tradespeople who struggle to find the right battery locally.

Margin on each battery sold, with extra from bundles such as chargers and fitting guides, plus repeat orders from trade accounts.

• Researching which battery fits which device
• Basic online selling and listings
• Careful packing and order handling
• Customer service by email or chat

• Couriers and Royal Mail have rules on posting lithium batteries, so check what each carrier allows before you list them
• Check the UK rules on battery sellers, including waste battery take-back and distance selling duties
• Product safety: only sell batteries from reputable suppliers, as cheap copies can be a fire risk
• Check your home insurance and any lease or mortgage terms before storing stock at home
• Marketplace fees and returns can cut into thin margins, so price carefully

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on the stock you buy, your website or marketplace set-up and packing supplies. These are estimates, so price your range carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on your niche, listings and trade customers. The estimates start from about 8 hours a week, and marketplace fees and returns can cut into thin margins.

Check what couriers and Royal Mail allow for posting lithium batteries before you list them. Check UK rules on battery sellers, including waste battery take-back and distance selling duties, and your home insurance and any lease or mortgage terms before storing stock.