Victron Lithium Battery Smart 12.8V 200Ah
A 12.8 V, 200 Ah LiFePO4 battery of 2.56 kWh with Bluetooth monitoring, built to be combined into larger 12, 24 or 48 V banks with a Victron BMS.
- Best for DIY and off-grid banks
- Installed battery
- 2.56 kWh
- Needs a BMS
- Made by Victron Energy.
- Energy: 2.56 kWh per battery (12.8 V, 200 Ah at 25 °C).
- Combine up to 20 batteries in series and parallel for 12, 24 or 48 V systems, up to 84 kWh at 12 V and 102 kWh at 24 or 48 V.
- It needs a Victron BMS (for example VE.Bus BMS for systems with Victron inverter/chargers); the battery is not a standalone unit.
- A building block for off-grid, boat and home systems, not a ready-made home battery cabinet.
Not tested by us
We have not tested the Victron Lithium Battery Smart 12.8V 200Ah. The figures on this page come from the sources listed at the end of the page, checked on 11 November 2026, and we do not show prices. "Best for" is based on what the maker says the product is designed for, not on our own tests.
Key figures
2.56 kWh
Energy per battery
2,500
Cycles at 80% DoD
92%
Round-trip efficiency
Specifications
Last checked on 11 November 2026. The grey text under each name explains what the value means.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| CapacityHow much energy the battery stores. Bigger means longer runtime or more of your own solar power used later. | 200 Ah at 25 °C (160 Ah at 0 °C, 100 Ah at -20 °C), 2,560 Wh nominal energy at 25 °C |
| Battery chemistryLFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells are known for long life and stable behaviour with heat. | Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), 4 cells in series |
| Cycle lifeHow many full charge and discharge cycles the cells are rated for before they hold less than the stated share of their original capacity. | 2,500 cycles at 80% depth of discharge, 3,000 at 70% and 5,000 at 50% (capacity at least 80% of nominal) |
| ExpansionExtra battery units that add storage to the same system. | Series, parallel or series/parallel: up to 20 batteries per BMS |
| Power | |
| Charge and discharge powerHow fast the battery can take in and give out energy. It sets how many devices it can serve at once. | Maximum continuous discharge 400 A, recommended up to 200 A; maximum charge 400 A, recommended up to 100 A; charge voltage 14.0 to 14.4 V (14.2 V recommended), float 13.5 V |
| Round-trip efficiencyThe share of the energy you put in that comes back out. The rest is lost as heat. | 92% (discharge current up to 1C) |
| Nominal voltageThe voltage the battery is rated for. It decides which inverter or system voltage (12, 24 or 48 V) it fits. | 12.8 V (end of discharge 11.2 V) |
| Backup in a power cutWhether it can keep selected circuits running during a grid outage. | Not applicable: a bare battery, backup comes from the inverter you connect it to |
| Solar | |
| Solar inverterTurns the DC power from solar panels into AC for the home. Built in means no separate solar inverter is needed. | None: a battery only, connected to Victron inverters or chargers through a BMS |
| Connection and housing | |
| Required controller (BMS)The battery management system that must be connected to protect the cells. Without it the battery does not work safely. | One of: VE.Bus BMS / VE.Bus BMS V2, smallBMS, Smart BMS 12/200, Smart BMS CL 12/100 or Lynx Smart BMS |
| Dimensions (H × W × D)Check the wall or floor space before you buy, including room for airflow and cables. | 237 × 321 × 152 mm |
| WeightMatters for lifting, wall mounting and moving it. | 20 kg |
| Protection ratingIP ratings show protection from dust and water. IP55 and IP65 are rated for outdoor-style exposure; check the installation guidance. | IP22 |
| Operating temperatureThe range it is rated to work in. Cold and heat can reduce performance. | Discharge -20 to 50 °C; charge 5 to 50 °C |
| ConnectivityHow you monitor and control it, usually through an app. | Bluetooth with the VictronConnect app: cell voltages, temperature and alarm status |
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyThe period the maker covers. Read the terms: conditions and capacity guarantees differ. | Not stated: the Victron page shows 'Year warranty' without a number |
Compatible with
What Victron Energy says this product works with. Anything not listed here is not confirmed.
- BMS
- VE.Bus BMS (V2), smallBMS, Smart BMS 12/200, Smart BMS CL 12/100 and Lynx Smart BMS.
- Mounting
- Sideways placement is allowed for this model (the data sheet marks it with a footnote we could not read).
Rules where you live
This battery is a building block, normally installed by a qualified electrician as part of an inverter system, and in many countries you must also tell your grid operator. It is not a plug-in battery. Rules, incentives and tax treatment differ by country: see our country guides for what applies where you live.
Strengths and things to check
Strengths
- Modular: up to 20 batteries per BMS
- 92% round-trip efficiency and 2,500 cycles at 80% DoD
- Bluetooth monitoring of every cell
- 20 kg per 2.56 kWh unit
Worth checking before you buy
- Not a ready-made home battery: you need a BMS, an inverter and design work
- IP22: indoor use only
- Charging is limited below 5 °C
- Warranty length is not on the page we used
Change log
We record changes to this page here, so you can see when figures such as the warranty were last updated.
- 11 November 2026
- Page published. Figures are from the Victron product page and the Victron datasheet for the 12.8 and 25.6 V Smart batteries (model LFP-Smart 12,8/200). Warranty length not stated on the page.
Where this information comes from
We have not tested this battery. Every figure above comes from Victron's product page for the Lithium Battery Smart 12.8 V and 25.6 V and from the matching Victron datasheet (column LFP-Smart 12,8/200), last checked on 11 November 2026. A value that these sources do not state is shown as not stated.
We do not show prices, because they depend on the installer's quote.
- Manufacturer Victron datasheet 12,8 & 25,6 Volt lithium iron phosphate batteries Smart
- Manufacturer Victron Lithium Battery Smart 12,8V & 25,6V page
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Common questions about Victron Lithium Battery Smart 12.8V 200Ah
How much does the Victron 12.8 V 200 Ah battery store?
Victron lists 2,560 Wh nominal energy at 25 °C. Up to 20 batteries can be combined for 12, 24 or 48 V systems.
Does it work alone?
No. Victron says it requires a BMS, for example the VE.Bus BMS with Victron inverter/chargers, and an inverter or charger to connect to.
How many cycles does it last?
Victron lists 2,500 cycles at 80% depth of discharge, 3,000 at 70% and 5,000 at 50%, with capacity at least 80% of nominal.
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