Description
Victron LiFePO₄ Battery 12.8V 180Ah Smart (BAT512118610)
The Victron LiFePO₄ 12.8V 180Ah Smart Battery (BAT512118610) is designed for demanding off‑grid, 4WD, caravan, marine, and commercial power systems. It delivers strong performance and long cycle life. Additionally, it offers high efficiency, Bluetooth monitoring, and full BMS integration. Because of this, it has become one of the most reliable lithium battery options in Australia.
🔋 Key Features Victron LiFePO₄ 12.8V 180Ah Smart Battery
The Victron 180Ah Smart LiFePO₄ battery includes several features that improve performance and reliability.
- The high‑efficiency LiFePO₄ chemistry provides up to 92% round‑trip efficiency, which helps maximise usable energy.
- Additionally, the battery includes integrated cell balancing and monitoring to support long service life.
- Bluetooth connectivity through the VictronConnect app makes it easy to check voltage, temperature, and system status.
- The flexible design supports parallel, series, and series/parallel setups. As a result, you can build systems with up to 20 batteries.
- It also offers major weight and space savings compared to AGM or lead‑acid batteries, often reducing total system weight by up to 70%.
- An external BMS is required for full protection and system control.
- This battery suits solar, marine, 4WD, RV, and off‑grid energy storage systems. Therefore, it works well in both small and large installations.
⚙️ Technical Specifications Victron LiFePO₄ 12.8V 180Ah Smart Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | BAT512118610 |
| Nominal Voltage | 12.8V |
| Capacity | 180Ah |
| Cycle Life | 2500 cycles @ 80% DoD / 3000 @ 70% / 5000 @ 50% |
| Max Continuous Discharge | 360A |
| Recommended Continuous Discharge | ≤160A |
| Max Charge Current | 360A |
| Recommended Charge Current | ≤90A |
| Charge Voltage | 14.0–14.4V |
| Float Voltage | 13.5V |
| End of Discharge Voltage | 11.2V |
| Operating Temperature | –20°C to +50°C |
| Protection Rating | IP22 |
| Weight | 21.1 kg |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 520 × 269 × 208 mm |
🧠 BMS Compatibility
This battery requires a Victron BMS for safe operation. Because of this, it integrates seamlessly with the full Victron ecosystem.
Compatible BMS options include:
- VE.Bus BMS / VE.Bus BMS V2
- Smart BMS CL 12/100
- miniBMS / smallBMS
- Lynx Smart BMS
The BMS provides:
- Low‑voltage pre‑alarms
- Load disconnect
- Charge disconnect
- Cell‑level protection
- Temperature monitoring
As a result, your system stays safe and stable under all conditions.
🌞 Ideal Applications
The Victron 180Ah Smart LiFePO₄ battery suits a wide range of setups. For example:
- 4WD canopy power systems
- Caravan and camper trailer upgrades
- Marine and boating electrical systems
- Off‑grid solar banks
- Commercial mobile power
- Lithium upgrades from AGM or lead‑acid
In addition, its ability to scale into large banks makes it suitable for both weekend touring and full off‑grid living.
💡 Why Choose Victron LiFePO₄?
Victron batteries are known for reliability, safety, and long‑term performance. Furthermore, they integrate perfectly with Victron chargers, inverters, and monitoring systems.
Key advantages include:
- Longer lifespan than AGM
- Higher usable capacity
- Safer LiFePO₄ chemistry
- Lightweight design
- Bluetooth diagnostics
- Full ecosystem compatibility
Because of these benefits, Victron remains one of the most trusted brands in the Australian off‑grid market.
📄 Warranty
Victron provides a 5‑year warranty on Smart LiFePO₄ batteries. Additionally, their global support network ensures fast assistance when needed.
