{"id":14955,"date":"2019-02-26T10:13:01","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T08:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/?p=14955"},"modified":"2025-06-11T12:35:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T10:35:34","slug":"lithium-superpack-batteries-an-all-in-one-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/26\/lithium-superpack-batteries-an-all-in-one-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Lithium SuperPack batteries – an all in one solution"},"content":{"rendered":"

These new Lithium-Ion, LiFePO4 chemistry batteries are often an ideal replacement for many 12V and 24V marine, automotive, caravan, motorhome, work vans and similar battery applications. It might even be for an overland motorcycle if using the smallest 20Ah version; to recharge a camera, phone or laptop for instance.<\/p>\n

Other examples – take a typical small boat or van which may have a 110Ah to 220Ah lead-acid leisure battery for light continuous loads such as lighting, laptops, phones, instruments, powering a diesel heater, a fridge etc. And for shorter term loads maybe add a small inverter to charge power tools, run a small microwave or travel kettle for example. Using one SuperPack battery it matches well with the Phoenix Inverter VE.Direct 250VA – 1200VA<\/a> range. Maybe you’ll add in around 100 to 200Wp of solar panels too using a small MPPT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the use, whichever SuperPack you choose it’ll be lighter than lead, can be smaller if you wish or give you more Wh in the same space – plus give you around 5 times the cycle life.<\/p>\n

The main difference to Victron’s other lithium offerings are the SuperPacks keep everything in one package, by having an integrated BMS and safety switch built-in. No additional components are needed as the internal switch will disconnect the battery in case of over discharge, over charge or high temperature. Simple, compact and safe.<\/p>\n

If you are considering a new battery don’t immediately discount Lithium as being too costly. Whilst it is true that the capital cost of Li-ion is greater than that of quality AGM or Gel batteries – it is also true that the cost of ownership can be less than lead acid types. Much depends on your application, but rest assured – life with Li-ion is far less hassle than lead.<\/p>\n

Over the last 8 years on my sailing yacht I’ve run AGM lead leisure batteries and Lithium-Ion propulsion batteries. Initially it was AGM for propulsion before discovering the effectiveness of Lithium. That journey taught me a lot about loads, capacity, cost and battery life – it’s one of the reasons why I think we’ve reached a tipping point and why these new SuperPack batteries may just be the ticket for your next project or battery replacement.<\/p>\n

If in the first instance you are unfamiliar with AGM vs Lithium, then here’s a blog<\/a> that explains that.<\/p>\n

When to use a SuperPack?<\/h3>\n

Every battery size and type has it’s own particular use. For instance you may use the Lithium battery 12,8V & 25,6V Smart<\/a> \u00a0in quite different applications to the new SuperPack range. So, where to use the SuperPacks?<\/p>\n

When it comes to replacing lead acid type batteries such as AGM and Gel in many applications, the SuperPack range can be considered the next generation after lead – making it far easier to replace lead with lithium. The only caveats being replacement is down to certain parameters being met, namely – Capacity (Ah), Voltages (12.8V & 25.6V), Discharge and Charge currents (C rates). Do in that case be sure that your chosen replacement fits your criteria by checking the datasheet and be aware the SuperPacks can be connected in parallel, but not in series. Hence in that case you would consider the other Victron lithium products named above.<\/p>\n

The Lithium SuperPack<\/h3>\n

Victron Energy’s recently introduced Lithium SuperPack range comes in the following capacities and voltages:<\/p>\n

12.8V & 25.6V Lithium SuperPack batteries:<\/a><\/p>\n