The Victron Phoenix Inverter 12/250 is a 12V DC to 230V AC pure sine wave inverter with a SCHUKO output socket and a VE.Direct communication port. It suits small off-grid, mobile and backup power setups where a 230V AC supply is needed from a 12V battery bank.

Key features of this victron phoenix inverter

• Output power, 250VA continuous from a 12V DC input.
• Waveform, pure sine wave, suitable for sensitive electronics and motor loads.
• Output socket, SCHUKO (CEE 7/4), giving a standard European 230V AC connection direct from the unit.
• Communication, VE.Direct port for monitoring and configuration through compatible Victron devices, including the VictronConnect app via USB or Bluetooth adapter.
• Protection, automatic low battery shutdown and restart, plus overload and short-circuit protection with automatic recovery.
• Weight, 2.6 kg.

Product overview

Converting 12V DC to a clean 230V AC pure sine wave output means the Phoenix 12/250 can run inductive loads such as small motors and fans, alongside electronics that would struggle on a modified sine wave supply. A temperature-controlled cooling fan keeps noise down at low loads.

The VE.Direct port lets installers connect the unit to Victron monitoring gear such as a Color Control GX or Cerbo GX. Paired with a VE.Direct to USB or Bluetooth Smart dongle, it can be read and configured through the VictronConnect app, which makes it easy to fold into a larger Victron setup.

At 250VA, this inverter is built for individual loads rather than whole-system supply: laptop charging, LED lighting circuits, small power tools and low-wattage appliances in vans, boats or cabins, or as a compact UPS-style backup. The SCHUKO socket means no extra wiring to a terminal block for a basic install.

Applications

• Van and campervan conversions needing 230V AC from a 12V leisure battery.
• Small marine installations with low-power AC loads.
• Off-grid cabins and garden buildings running a 12V battery system.
• Backup power for routers, lighting or low-wattage appliances.
• Integration into a Victron monitoring system via VE.Direct.

Installation notes

Connect to a 12V DC battery system using correctly rated DC cabling and fusing, keeping DC wiring short to limit voltage drop and heat. The unit is not grid-tied and does not require G98 or G99 compliance. Fit it with adequate ventilation so the cooling fan can operate, and avoid sealed enclosures without airflow. Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician or someone competent with DC battery systems.

What's in the box

• 1x Victron Phoenix Inverter 12/250 230V VE.Direct SCHUKO unit