The Victron Energy Inverter 12/2500 230V Smart converts 12V DC battery power into 230V AC output, built for off-grid and mobile installations where a stable, pure sine wave supply matters. It suits vehicles, boats, cabins and backup power setups that need reliable AC alongside remote monitoring.

Victron power inverter features

• Continuous output: 2500VA from a 12V DC input, suitable for motors and compressors.
• Waveform: pure sine wave, compatible with sensitive electronics, variable speed drives and inductive loads.
• Connectivity: built-in Bluetooth via VE.Smart networking, linking to the VictronConnect app on iOS and Android.
• Programmable relay: can be set for generator start, alarm or load-shedding duties.
• Protection: over-temperature, overload, short circuit and low battery voltage safeguards.
• Idle draw: low idle power consumption limits battery drain when loads are light or absent.

Product overview

The 12/2500 Smart sits at the top of Victron's 12V inverter range, delivering 2500VA of continuous output from a wall-mountable enclosure. Pure sine wave output matters for loads such as air conditioning units, refrigeration compressors, medical equipment and anything with a switched-mode power supply; a modified sine wave unit would struggle here.

The integrated Bluetooth module connects directly to the VictronConnect app without extra hardware. Installers can adjust low battery shutdown thresholds, check AC output and DC input readings, and set up the programmable relay, all without physically reaching the unit once it is mounted.

This is a standalone DC to AC inverter. It does not include a battery charger or transfer switch. Where charging and transfer functionality are needed, Victron's MultiPlus or MultiPlus-II range covers that instead.

Applications

• Off-grid cabins and remote buildings needing 230V AC from a 12V battery bank.
• Marine installations drawing AC loads from a vessel's 12V house bank.
• Vehicle conversions such as campervans, HGVs and emergency vehicles requiring a high-capacity pure sine wave inverter.
• Backup power systems where a separate battery charger is already fitted.
• Telecoms and industrial enclosures needing monitored, remotely configurable AC output.

What's included

• Victron Energy Inverter 12/2500 230V Smart unit

Installation notes

This inverter draws high DC currents from a 12V battery bank. At full output, DC cable sizing and fusing are critical. Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician familiar with DC power systems. The unit is not grid-connected, but AC wiring on the output side must comply with BS 7671. Confirm the battery bank can handle the peak current demand of a 2500VA inverter before commissioning.

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