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Victron Phoenix Inverter 12V

The Victron Phoenix Inverter turns 12 V battery power into clean 120 V AC power. It handles laptops, tools and small appliances. Pick a size from 250 to 1600 VA, with a standard outlet or a GFCI outlet.
Nov 2026 Coupon: Victron & Webasto Parts
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Terms and Conditions

At a glance

Highlights

  • True sine wave output that is safe for sensitive electronics
  • Sizes from 250 VA to 1600 VA
  • Standard NEMA 5-15R outlet or GFCI outlet, depending on the model
  • VE.Direct port for monitoring and remote control

Key specs

  • DC input voltage range: 9.2 to 17 V
  • Continuous inverter AC output power at 25 C: 200 W / 300 W / 650 W / 1,000 W
  • Peak power rating: 400 W / 700 W / 1,500 W / 2,200 W
  • Maximum efficiency: 87 % / 89 % / 90 % / 91 %
  • Protection Category: IP21
Specification250 VA, NEMA 5-15R250 VA, GFCI375 VA, NEMA 5-15R800 VA, NEMA 5-15R800 VA, GFCI1200 VA, NEMA 5-15R1200 VA, GFCI
Fully programableYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Frequency +/-0.1% (adjustable)60 Hz60 Hz60 Hz60 Hz60 Hz60 Hz60 Hz
AC output voltage +/-3% (adjustable)120 V120 V120 V120 V120 V120 V120 V
Battery charged detection voltage (adjustable)14 V14 V14 V14 V14 V14 V14 V
Batery voltage nominal12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V
Eco mode stop and start power settingAdjustableAdjustableAdjustableAdjustableAdjustableAdjustableAdjustable
ECO mode retry interval (adjustable)2.5 s2.5 s2.5 s2.5 s2.5 s2.5 s2.5 s
Communication PortVE.DirectVE.DirectVE.DirectVE.DirectVE.DirectVE.DirectVE.Direct
Dynamic (load dependent) low DC shutdown (configurable)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Continuous power at 25 C (Nonlinear load, crest factor 3:1)250 VA250 VA375 VA800 VA800 VA1,200 VA1,200 VA
Continuous inverter AC output power at 25 C200 W200 W300 W650 W650 W1,000 W1,000 W
Continuous power at 40 C 175 W175 W260 W560 W560 W850 W850 W
DC input voltage range9.2 to 17 V9.2 to 17 V9.2 to 17 V9.2 to 17 V9.2 to 17 V9.2 to 17 V9.2 to 17 V
DC low shut down (adjustable)9.3 V9.3 V9.3 V9.3 V9.3 V9.3 V9.3 V
DC low restart and alarm (adjustable)10.9 V10.9 V10.9 V10.9 V10.9 V10.9 V10.9 V
Zero Load Power in ECO Mode (adjustable)0.8 W0.8 W0.9 W1 W1 W1 W1 W
Zero-load power4.2 W4.2 W5.6 W6.5 W6.5 W10 W10 W
Remote on/off terminalYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ProtectionsExcessive DC ripple,High battery voltage,Low battery voltage,Output short-circuit,Over temperature,OverloadExcessive DC ripple,High battery voltage,Low battery voltage,Output short-circuit,Over temperature,Overcurrent,OvervoltageExcessive DC ripple,High battery voltage,Low battery voltage,Output short-circuit,Over temperature,Overcurrent,OvervoltageExcessive DC ripple,High battery voltage,Low battery voltage,Output short-circuit,Over temperature,OverloadExcessive DC ripple,High battery voltage,Low battery voltage,Output short-circuit,Over temperature,OverloadExcessive DC ripple,High battery voltage,Low battery voltage,Output short-circuit,Over temperature,OverloadExcessive DC ripple,High battery voltage,Low battery voltage,Output short-circuit,Over temperature,Overload
Power deration above 40 C1.25 %1.25 %1.25 %1.25 %1.25 %1.25 %1.25 %
Peak power rating400 W400 W700 W1,500 W1,500 W2,200 W2,200 W
Operating temperature range (fan assisted cooling)-40 to 65 C-40 to 65 C-40 to 65 C-40 to 65 C-40 to 65 C-40 to 65 C-40 to 65 C
Maximum humidity (non-condensing)95 %95 %95 %95 %95 %95 %95 %
Maximum efficiency87 %87 %89 %90 %90 %91 %91 %
Remote TerminalScrew terminal two poleScrew terminal two poleScrew terminal two poleScrew terminal two poleScrew terminal two poleScrew terminal two poleScrew terminal two pole
Battery connection terminal typeScrew terminals 10 mm2 (8 AWG)-Screw terminals 10 mm2 (8 AWG)-Screw terminals 25 mm2 (4 AWG)Screw terminals 35 mm2 (2 AWG)Screw terminals 35 mm2 (2 AWG)
AC outlet socketNema 5-15RNema 5-15R, GFCINema 5-15RNema 5-15RNema 5-15R, GFCINema 5-15R, GFCINema 5-15R
ColourBlue (RAL 5012)Blue (RAL 5012)Blue (RAL 5012)Blue (RAL 5012)Blue (RAL 5012)Blue (RAL 5012)Blue (RAL 5012)
Depth260 mm255 mm260 mm325 mm325 mm362 mm362 mm
Height86 mm85 mm86 mm105 mm105 mm117 mm117 mm
MaterialSteel chassis and plastic coverSteel chassis and plastic coverSteel chassis and plastic coverSteel chassis and plastic coverSteel chassis and plastic coverSteel chassis and plastic coverSteel chassis and plastic cover
Protection CategoryIP21IP21IP21IP21IP21IP21IP21
Weight2.4 kg2.4 kg3 kg5.5 kg5.5 kg7.4 kg7.4 kg
Width165 mm182 mm165 mm230 mm230 mm232 mm232 mm
EMCEN 55014-1,EN 55014-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-1, EN-IEC 61000-6-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-3EN 55014-1,EN 55014-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-1, EN-IEC 61000-6-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-3EN 55014-1,EN 55014-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-1, EN-IEC 61000-6-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-3EN 55014-1,EN 55014-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-1, EN-IEC 61000-6-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-3EN 55014-1,EN 55014-2, EN-IEC 61000-6-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-3,EN-IEC 61000-6-1EN 55014-1,EN 55014-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-1, EN-IEC 61000-6-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-3EN 55014-1,EN 55014-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-1, EN-IEC 61000-6-2,EN-IEC 61000-6-3
Automotive directiveECE R10-4ECE R10-4ECE R10-4ECE R10-4ECE R10-4ECE R10-4ECE R10-4
SafetyEN-IEC 60335-1,EN-IEC 62109-1EN-IEC 60335-1,EN-IEC 62109-1,UL 458EN-IEC 60335-1,EN-IEC 62109-1EN-IEC 60335-1,EN-IEC 62109-1EN-IEC 60335-1,EN-IEC 62109-1,UL 458EN-IEC 60335-1,EN-IEC 62109-1EN-IEC 60335-1,EN-IEC 62109-1,UL 458

Full specs for 1600 VA, NEMA 5-15R are on the Victron datasheet linked under Downloads.

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Battery cables and fuses are sold separately.

Use short, thick battery cables and a fuse on the positive cable. Give the inverter room to breathe.

We install Victron systems at our shops in Salt Lake City, Utah and Fort Collins, Colorado. See our installation page or send us an inquiry.

5 year warranty. Read Victron's warranty terms.

Ships in 1 to 5 business days.