The Victron MultiPlus 48/1200/13-16 combines a true sine wave inverter, an adaptive 4-stage battery charger, and a high-speed AC transfer switch in one compact enclosure. It suits a 48V self-build electrical system where you need dependable mains power for heavier loads, plus a proper charger to top the battery bank back up from shore power or a generator.
The full bridge plus toroidal transformer topology has proven its reliability over many years in the field. The inverter is short-circuit proof and protected against overheating, whether from overload or high ambient temperature.
Key features
- 1200VA (1000W continuous at 25°C) pure sine wave inverter with a 2400W peak rating for high-inrush loads such as power tools, compressors and LED drivers
- 13A adaptive 4-stage battery charger (Bulk, Absorption, Float, Storage)
- PowerControl and PowerAssist: set a maximum shore or generator current and the unit tops up any shortfall from the battery, so a limited AC source is never overloaded
- 16A high-speed AC transfer switch with UPS-grade changeover in under 20 milliseconds, so connected equipment does not drop out
- Search Mode cuts no-load power draw by around 70% by switching the inverter off between load checks every two seconds
- Programmable relay, factory set as an alarm relay for overheat, high ripple or low battery pre-alarm conditions
- VE.Bus communication port for remote monitoring and configuration via a GX device
- Can run in parallel with up to five further units, or be configured for three-phase operation
Technical specification
- Battery voltage: 48V nominal (38-66V DC input range)
- Continuous output: 1200VA / 1000W at 25°C (900W at 40°C, 600W at 65°C)
- Peak power: 2400W
- Maximum efficiency: 95%
- Zero-load power draw: 10W (3W in Search Mode)
- AC output: 230V, 50Hz
- AC input range: 187-265VAC, 45-65Hz
- Charge voltages: 57.6V absorption, 55.2V float, 52.8V storage
- Maximum battery charge current: 13A
- Transfer switch: 16A
- Communication: VE.Bus
- Internal DC fuse: 50A
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +65°C, fan-assisted cooling
- Protection rating: IP21
- Dimensions: 406 x 250 x 100mm
- Weight: 8.2kg
- Battery connection: screw terminals, 35mm² (2 AWG)
Comes with a 5-year manufacturer warranty as standard (extendable to 10 years). This is a buy-to-order item: once your order is placed we source it directly and ship it straight to you.




