Which Victron System
Do You Need?
Five pre-configured off-grid systems, sized from weekend explorers to full-time autonomous living. All adapted for UK 230V 50Hz.
Victron Energy designs its off-grid systems as modular building blocks. Rather than specifying components individually — which leads to compatibility errors and performance compromises — they publish five reference system configurations covering the most common use cases. We've adapted these for UK 230V installation and added our own van conversion context.
The Starter
12V / 1.2kVA
First-time builders, weekend use, smaller vans (Transit Custom, etc.)
- Victron Phoenix 12/1200 230V inverter (1.2kVA pure sine wave)
- SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 (up to 220W panels)
- Lithium SuperPack 12.8V/100Ah (1,280Wh)
- BMV-712 Smart battery monitor
- Blue Smart IP22 12V/15A shore power charger
- Smart BatteryProtect 12/24V-65A
LED lights, 12V compressor fridge, phone & laptop charging, 12V accessories. No 230V induction cooking.
Start simple. The SmartSolar MPPT means adding more panels later is easy. The battery can be paralleled with a second unit when you're ready to expand.
The Weekender
12V / 2kVA
Regular weekenders, 3-season van life, VW Transporter/Crafter
- MultiPlus 12/2000/80-50 230V (2kVA, 80A charger)
- SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 (up to 440W panels)
- 2× Lithium SuperPack 12.8V/100Ah (2,560Wh)
- SmartShunt 500A battery monitor
- GlobalLink 520 (5 years free 4G remote monitoring)
- Smart BatteryProtect 12/24V-100A
All of System 1 + small appliances (hair dryer, microwave), e-bike charging, extended off-grid periods.
The MultiPlus replaces separate inverter and charger. PowerAssist and PowerControl mean you won't trip the hookup breaker.
The Tourer
12V / 3kVA
Sprinter/Crafter full-time builds, serious 4-season touring
- MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-32 230V — the UK/EU variant (3kVA, 120A charger)
- SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 (up to 700W panels)
- 2× LiFePO4 Smart 12.8V/200Ah (5,120Wh total)
- Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC charger (alternator charging)
- Cerbo GX + GX Touch 50 touchscreen monitor
- SmartShunt 500A + VE.Bus BMS V2 + Lynx Distributor
- Blue Smart IP65 12V/5A topping charger
Induction hob, air conditioning, large flatscreen, microwave, coffee machine — full household comfort. 200Ah ×2 lithium bank provides 3–4 days of modest use without solar or alternator.
This is the system we specify in our Full Autonomy tier. The MultiPlus-II integrates inverter, charger, and transfer switch in one unit. Cerbo GX + GX Touch 50 provides a full touchscreen dashboard of your entire system.
Explore Full Autonomy Kit →The Expedition
24V / 3kVA
High-power builds, large Sprinter/Iveco Daily, extended off-grid expeditions
- MultiPlus-II 24/3000/70-32 230V inverter/charger
- SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-Tr (up to 1,720W panels)
- 2× LiFePO4 Smart 25.6V/200Ah
- 2× Orion-Tr Smart 12/24V-15A DC-DC chargers
- Orion-Tr 24/12-30A converter (powers 12V loads from 24V bank)
- Cerbo GX + GX Touch 50
All of System 3 at higher efficiency over longer cable runs. A 24V system handles the same power with half the current — thinner cables, less voltage drop.
Why 24V? A 24V system handles the same power load as 12V but with half the current, meaning thinner cables, less voltage drop, and better efficiency over longer cable runs.
The Off-Grid Mansion
24V / 10kVA
Large motorhome conversions, expedition vehicles, air conditioning, induction cooking, washing machines
- 2× Quattro 24/5000/120-100/100 230V (10kVA combined)
- SmartSolar MPPT 150/100-Tr VE.Can (up to 2,900W panels)
- 4× LiFePO4 Smart 25.6V/200Ah (20,480Wh total)
- Lynx Smart BMS 1000 + 3× Lynx Distributor
- Cerbo GX + GX Touch 70 (7 inch touchscreen)
Multiple air conditioning units simultaneously, full kitchen appliances, washing machine, all from battery + solar. The Quattro has two AC inputs — grid AND generator — automatically selecting the best.
The Quattro differs from the MultiPlus in one key way: two AC inputs (grid AND generator), automatically selecting the best available source. Two in parallel deliver 10kVA.
System Comparison
| System | Power | Storage | Shore Power | Solar Max | Monitoring | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Starter | 1.2kVA | 1,280Wh | 16A | 220W | BMV-712 | Weekend/small |
| 2 — Weekender | 2kVA | 2,560Wh | 16A | 440W | GlobalLink 520 | Regular touring |
| 3 — Tourer ★ | 3kVA | 5,120Wh | 32A | 700W | Cerbo GX + GX50 | Full-time 12V |
| 4 — Expedition | 3kVA | ~8kWh | 32A | 1,720W | Cerbo GX + GX50 | Large vans 24V |
| 5 — Off-Grid Mansion | 10kVA | 20,480Wh | 2×32A | 2,900W | Cerbo GX + GX70 | Motorhome/AC |
Which System Should I Choose?
Not sure which system is right for your build?