The Victron Inverter 12/250 converts 12V DC battery power into 230V AC mains power with a pure sine wave output. Rated for 250VA continuous output, it suits small off-grid and mobile setups where a clean AC supply is needed from a 12V battery bank.

Key features

• Output power, 250VA continuous from a 12V DC input
• AC output, 230V, suitable for UK and European appliances via a UK plug socket
• Waveform, pure sine wave, compatible with sensitive electronics and motor loads
• Monitoring, VE.Direct port for connection to Victron GX devices and the VictronConnect app
• Protection, over-temperature, low battery voltage, overload and short circuit protection
• Weight, 2.6kg

Product overview

This sits at the compact end of Victron's inverter range, suited to small loads such as lighting, phone chargers, laptops or low-wattage tools run directly from a 12V battery. The pure sine wave output means it will run appliances with switch-mode power supplies without issue.

VE.Direct is Victron's point-to-point communication protocol. It allows connection to a Victron Color Control GX, Cerbo GX, or a PC running VictronConnect via a VE.Direct to USB cable, giving access to real-time data and basic configuration.

DC wiring between battery and inverter must be correctly rated for the input current at 12V, which will be higher than the AC output current, and protected with a suitably rated fuse or breaker close to the battery.

Applications

Used in campervans and motorhomes drawing 230V AC from a 12V leisure battery, narrowboats and small marine vessels, off-grid cabins and garden buildings, and remote monitoring or telecoms setups needing a clean sine wave supply.

Installation notes

Operating at 12V DC, this inverter is not grid-connected, so G98/G99 compliance does not apply. DC cabling must be correctly sized and fused near the battery, and installation should be carried out by someone familiar with 12V DC and low-voltage AC wiring. Allow adequate ventilation to avoid thermal shutdown under sustained load.

What's in the box

• Victron Inverter 12/250 230V VE.Direct UK unit