Exide vs OneCharge:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Exide had more branded searches than OneCharge among forklift battery brands worldwide. Exide had about 201,000 branded searches, while OneCharge had 6,600. Exide made up 78.9% of all forklift battery brand searches we track, and OneCharge accounted for 2.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about forklift battery brands, OneCharge appeared in all three answers and Exide in none.
Who do people search for more?
Exide, about 30 searches for every 1 for OneCharge
Who does AI mention more?
OneCharge, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
OneCharge, the only one of the two named
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Top forklift battery brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, OneCharge appeared in all three answers. Exide did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
EnerSys1st- OneCharge2nd
Trojan Battery3rd
Crown4th
Flux Power4th
Hyster6th- Exide–
Clark–
Caterpillar–
Doosan–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- EnerSys3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- OneCharge3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Trojan Battery2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Flux Power2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Crown1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Hyster1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Exide0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Clark0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Caterpillar0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Doosan0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about forklift battery brands
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which forklift battery brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best forklift battery brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best forklift battery brand for warehouse operations?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“warehouse battery”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“forklift batteries”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Exide or OneCharge more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Exide and OneCharge by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten forklift battery brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Exide, OneCharge. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Exide | EnerSys | Crown | OneCharge | Clark | Trojan Battery | Flux Power | Hyster | Caterpillar | Doosan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.1% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 0.61% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.12% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.6% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 0.88% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.15% | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.4% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 73.1% | 12% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.14% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.5% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 1% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.17% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.9% | 12% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.8% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.93% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 79.5% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.75% | 0.1% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.2% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.53% | 0.09% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 82.7% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.54% | 0.09% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.2% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.75% | 0.1% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 78.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.63% | 0.1% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
How has the Exide and OneCharge comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Exide was ahead of OneCharge in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Exide’s share of searches among forklift battery brands worldwide moved from 76.1% to 78.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OneCharge’s share of searches among forklift battery brands worldwide moved from 0.61% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for forklift battery brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
OneCharge’s share of searches among forklift battery brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.2% to 2.6% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Exide’s and OneCharge’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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