• Victron Phoenix Inverter 12V /375 230V with VE.Direct and smartphone app for monitoring.
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Victron Phoenix Inverter 12V 375VA with VE.Direct

Victron Phoenix Inverter 12V 375VA with VE.Direct

SKU: EL056

$202.00
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Clean 230V AC power from your 12V battery. The Victron Phoenix 375VA pure sine wave inverter is compact, efficient, and fully configurable via the VictronConnect app — the go-to inverter for laptops, CPAP machines, and sensitive electronics in any campervan build.

Benefits:

• Pure sine wave output — safe for laptops, MacBooks, CPAP machines and all sensitive electronics

• 300W continuous / 700W peak — handles startup surges from motors and electronics

• ECO mode reduces idle draw to under 1W — saves battery when nothing is plugged in

• Fully configurable via VictronConnect app through the VE.Direct port

• Compact and lightweight at ~3kg — fits neatly in tight van builds

• NZ AS/NZS 3112 outlet standard

Features:

The Victron Phoenix 375VA turns 12V battery power into steady 230V AC using a full-bridge toroidal transformer design — quiet, efficient, and overload-tolerant. The VE.Direct port connects to the free VictronConnect app via USB or optional Bluetooth dongle, giving you live monitoring of load, voltage and alarms plus full control over low-voltage shutdown, ECO threshold and output settings. ECO mode cuts idle draw to under 1W by entering standby when no load is detected, waking again when a device is connected. Peak surge capacity of 700W handles motor startups and inductive loads. Protection against short-circuit, overload, overtemperature and over/under voltage is built in. Operates from −40°C to +65°C with fan-assisted cooling. Download the datasheet below for full installation specs.

Also in our Victron range

For a combined inverter and 230V battery charger in one unit, see the Victron MultiPlus 12/1600/70-16 (1600VA, 70A charger). For higher standalone inverter output, see the Phoenix Smart Inverter 1600VA or Phoenix Smart 2000VA. Monitor your battery with a Victron SmartShunt or BMV-700. Need installation? See our campervan inverter installation service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a pure sine wave and modified sine wave inverter?

A pure sine wave inverter like the Victron Phoenix produces exactly the same waveform as mains grid power. Modified sine wave inverters produce a stepped approximation that works for basic resistive loads but causes problems with sensitive electronics — MacBooks and laptops may fail to charge, CPAP machines can run hot or fail to regulate correctly, and audio equipment produces a persistent hum. For any campervan carrying electronics, a pure sine wave inverter is the only sensible choice.

What can I run from a 375VA inverter in my campervan?

The Phoenix 375VA suits low to medium power loads: laptops, MacBooks, phone and tablet chargers, CPAP machines, camera battery chargers, and small appliances under 300W continuous. It's not designed for high-draw appliances like kettles, hair dryers or induction cookers — for those, see the Victron MultiPlus 12/1600. The 700W peak surge rating handles brief motor startups in small appliances.

How long will a 12V battery last running this inverter?

At 60W load (typical laptop), a 100Ah lithium battery gives approximately 18–20 hours of runtime. ECO mode means idle draw (nothing plugged in) is under 1W, so there's minimal vampire drain. For accurate runtime tracking, pair the Phoenix with a Victron SmartShunt or BMV-700 battery monitor.

Does the Phoenix 375VA need a VE.Direct Bluetooth dongle?

No — it works standalone without any dongle or app. The VE.Direct port allows optional connection of a VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle for VictronConnect app monitoring on iOS and Android. If you connect it to a Victron Cerbo GX, it integrates into your full system monitoring via Victron's free VRM portal.

Specifications


• Continuous output 300 W at 25 °C, 260 W at 40 °C.

• Peak output 700 W.

• Input voltage range 9.2–17 V DC.

• Maximum efficiency approx 89 %.

• Zero‑load power ~5.6 W, in ECO mode ~0.9 W.

• Integrated ECO mode standby.

• AC outlet: AU/NZ AS/NZS 3112 socket at 230 V 50 Hz.

• Operating temp −40 °C to +65 °C (fan assisted).

• Protection: short‑circuit, overload, overtemp, over/under voltage.

• Dimensions ~86 × 165 × 260 mm, weight ~3 kg.

Downloads

Victron Phoenix Inverter Datasheet (500VA–5kVA)

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People are asking

What can I run from a 375VA inverter?

At 300W continuous, it comfortably handles laptops, phone chargers, LED lighting, a small TV, CPAP machines, or a coffee grinder. Not suitable for high-draw appliances like kettles, toasters or hair dryers.

What is VE.Direct?

VE.Direct is Victron’s communication port that connects to the VictronConnect app (via USB adapter or optional Bluetooth dongle) for monitoring load, voltage and alarms, and adjusting settings like low-voltage shutdown, ECO threshold and output frequency.

What is ECO mode?

ECO mode reduces idle power draw to under 1W by switching the inverter into standby when no load is detected. It wakes up when a device is plugged in. Useful for overnight power saving.

Do I need a pure sine wave inverter?

Yes for sensitive electronics like laptops, MacBooks, CPAP machines and modern chargers. Modified sine wave inverters can damage these or cause them to run hot. The Phoenix produces a pure sine wave identical to mains power.

Does it include a Bluetooth dongle?

No — the Bluetooth dongle is sold separately. The VE.Direct port is included. You can connect via USB cable to a GX device or laptop, or add the optional VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart Dongle for phone monitoring.