Victron Blue Smart IP65 Charger 12/25 + DC connector

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 Charger 12/25 + DC connector is a professional smart battery charger for 12 V battery systems, delivering up to 25 A of charging current with integrated Bluetooth connectivity. Its adaptive multi-stage charging algorithm is designed to optimise every charging cycle and maintain the battery safely over extended periods.

The charger is suitable for common lead-acid batteries, including flooded, AGM and Gel types, as well as LiFePO4 batteries. With VictronConnect, users can select charging modes, monitor voltage, current and charge stage, review charge history and update the firmware. The unit can also operate as a stable DC power supply for powering loads with or without a battery connected.

Key benefits

• 12 V output with a maximum charging current of 25 A.
• Suitable for flooded lead-acid, AGM, Gel and LiFePO4 batteries.
• 7-stage adaptive charging algorithm for lead-acid batteries and 4-stage charging for Li-ion mode.
• Normal, Normal + Recondition, High, High + Recondition and Li-ion charging modes.
• Recondition function for recovery charging of suitable lead-acid batteries.
• Integrated Bluetooth for setup, monitoring, diagnostics and firmware updates through VictronConnect.
• Up to 94% maximum efficiency and only 0.5 W standby consumption.
• IP65 ingress protection against dust and water spray.
• Fanless natural convection cooling for quiet operation.
• Protection against reverse polarity, output short circuit and overheating.
• Several chargers can be connected in parallel when configured with identical charging settings.
• M8 ring terminals and battery clamps are included with the interchangeable DC connector system.

Applications

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 Charger 12/25 is suitable for campervans, caravans, boats and yachts, professional vehicles, service and specialist vehicles, as well as stationary and off-grid 12 V systems. Its rugged housing, wide operating temperature range and mounting capability make it suitable for both occasional charging and permanent battery maintenance.

Technical specifications

• Product: Blue Smart IP65 Charger 12/25 + DC connector
• SKU: BPC122531064
• Nominal mains voltage: 220–240 VAC
• Input voltage range: 180–265 VAC
• Mains frequency: 50–60 Hz; allowable range 45–65 Hz
• Power factor: >0.6
• Output system voltage: 12 V
• Maximum charging current: 25 A
• Reduced charging current: 10 A
• Maximum recommended battery capacity: 250 Ah in Max mode
• Minimum lead-acid battery capacity: 83 Ah in Max mode; 33 Ah in Low mode
• Minimum Li-ion battery capacity: 50 Ah in Max mode; 20 Ah in Low mode
• Charge voltages: Normal – 14.4 V absorption / 13.8 V float / 13.2 V storage; High – 14.7 V / 13.8 V / 13.2 V; Li-ion – 14.2 V / 13.5 V storage
• Temperature compensation: -16 mV/°C; not applied in Li-ion mode
• Charge algorithm: 7-stage adaptive; 4-stage for Li-ion
• Maximum efficiency: 94%
• Standby consumption: 0.5 W
• Cooling: natural convection, fanless
• Operating temperature: -40 to +50°C; full rated output up to +30°C
• Maximum relative humidity: 95%
• Communication: Bluetooth via VictronConnect
• Bluetooth: +4 dBm; 2402–2480 MHz
• Ingress protection: IP65
• Protections: reverse polarity, output short circuit and overheating
• Dimensions H × W × D: 75 × 140 × 240 mm
• Weight: 1.9 kg
• Material and colour: plastic, black
• Mains cable: 1.5 m with CEE 7/17 plug
• DC cable: 1.5 m, 6 mm² / 10 AWG
• Compliance: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29, ETSI EN 301 489-1, ETSI EN 301 489-17, ETSI EN 300 328 and Automotive ECE R10

Connectivity and control

The integrated Bluetooth interface connects the charger wirelessly to a phone or tablet through the VictronConnect app. Users can select the charging mode and maximum current, configure advanced parameters, monitor output voltage, charging current and the active charge stage in real time, and review statistics for the last 40 charge cycles. Firmware updates and Instant Readout are also supported for convenient viewing of key data from the device list.

Package contents

• Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 Charger 12/25
• Interchangeable M8 ring terminals
• Battery clamps