The Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/85-MC4 VE.Can is a high-current solar charge controller built for off-grid, marine and large residential installations. It accepts a maximum PV open-circuit voltage of 150V and delivers up to 85A of charge current, with integrated MC4 connectors for direct panel string connection and a VE.Can bus for system-level communication.

Key features of this Victron solar charge controller

• PV input, 150V maximum open-circuit voltage.
• Charge current, up to 85A.
• Connectors, integrated MC4, no separate adaptors needed.
• Communication, VE.Can bus plus built-in Bluetooth via the VictronConnect app.
• Battery voltage, auto-selects between 12V, 24V and 48V on first connection.
• Battery chemistry, supports lithium-ion, AGM, gel and flooded batteries with programmable charge algorithms.

Why VE.Can matters

This variant connects directly to the VE.Can network used across Victron system architecture, so it appears as a managed device within Venus OS on a Cerbo GX or CCGX. That gives coordinated charging, Distributed Voltage and Current Control support, and data logging through the VRM portal. Where multiple charge controllers or a BMS are managing charge parameters, VE.Can is the right choice over Bluetooth-only versions.

The load output and relay are both programmable through VictronConnect or a GX device, supporting functions such as street lighting control and battery protection.

Applications

• Large off-grid systems with 48V battery banks needing high charge current.
• Marine and narrowboat installations on a Victron VE.Can network.
• Vehicle-based systems with Cerbo GX monitoring.
• Remote telecoms, pumping or monitoring stations needing automated load control.
• Multi-device Victron installations using DVCC across controllers.

Installation notes

Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician or accredited solar installer. PV input must never exceed 150V open-circuit, including under cold-temperature conditions. Battery cabling must be rated for the full 85A charge current, and VE.Can wiring needs correct termination at both ends of the bus with RJ45 terminators.

What's included

• 1x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/85-MC4 VE.Can charge controller
• VE.Can RJ45 terminator, where supplied by Victron as standard