The Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/10 is a single-output 12V 10A battery charger for trade and leisure use. It plugs straight into a standard UK BS 1363 socket and pairs over Bluetooth with the VictronConnect app, so charge status and settings can be checked from a phone. The IP65 enclosure means it copes with damp or dusty conditions that would put off a basic charger.

Key features

• Output, 12V at 10A, suitable for lead-acid and lithium chemistries including AGM, Gel and LiFePO4
• Protection, IP65 rated enclosure, resists dust ingress and low-pressure water jets
• Connectivity, built-in Bluetooth for VictronConnect app monitoring, configuration and diagnostics
• Mains input, 230V AC via a fitted UK BS 1363 three-pin plug, no adapter needed
• Charging, multi-stage adaptive algorithm with bulk, absorption and float phases, plus a storage mode for long-term maintenance
• Weight, 0.93 kg

How it charges

The adaptive absorption stage shortens or extends itself depending on how long the battery took to reach absorption voltage, which helps avoid overcharging a battery that was already partly charged. That suits fleet or workshop settings where batteries arrive at different states of charge. Battery profiles, including a dedicated LiFePO4 setting, are selected through the VictronConnect app rather than a physical switch.

Applications

Fits vans, motorhomes and cars for 12V lead-acid or LiFePO4 charging and maintenance. Suited to workshop and fleet battery upkeep, marine and leisure use where moisture is a factor, and off-grid outbuildings running from a generator or mains supply. The storage mode also helps prevent sulphation on batteries left idle for extended periods.

Installation notes

Connects to a standard 230V UK socket and needs no professional electrical work for basic use. Confirm battery terminals before connecting, and pick the correct profile in VictronConnect before first use, especially for LiFePO4. For a fixed install in a vehicle or boat, secure the unit and leave room around it for ventilation.

What's in the box

• Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/10 charger with UK BS 1363 plug fitted