Victron Blue Smart IP65 Battery Charger 12/5

The Victron Blue Smart IP65 12V 5A Smart Battery Charger is a professional-grade charger engineered for workshops, garages, and outdoor use. Designed by Victron Energy, this IP65-rated smart battery charger delivers intelligent, adaptive charging to keep 12V lead-acid and Li-ion batteries healthy, reliable, and long-lasting.

Ideal for cars, classic vehicles, motorbikes, boats, camper vans, caravans, and marine applications, the Blue Smart IP65 combines rugged durability with advanced charging technology and Bluetooth connectivity for complete control.

Intelligent 7-Stage Smart Charging

The Blue Smart IP65 features a seven-stage adaptive charging algorithm that automatically adjusts voltage and current based on battery condition. This ensures optimal charging performance, prevents overcharging, and significantly extends battery lifespan, making it a premium 12V smart charger for long-term battery maintenance.

Battery Recovery from 0V

Deeply discharged batteries are not a lost cause. The charger includes an advanced battery recovery mode that can initiate charging from 0 volts by applying low current before resuming normal operation, ideal for stored or neglected batteries.

Bluetooth Monitoring via VictronConnect App

Built-in Bluetooth allows you to monitor and control the charger wirelessly using the VictronConnect app on your phone, tablet, or laptop. View real-time charging status, voltage, and current, and adjust charger settings without physically accessing the unit.

Easy, Safe & Flexible Installation

Supplied with crocodile clips and M8 eyelet connectors, the Blue Smart IP65 supports both temporary and permanent installation. The charger is safe to leave connected continuously and includes comprehensive safety protections for worry-free operation.

Key Features

- IP65 rated smart battery charger – resistant to water, dust, and chemicals

- Seven-stage adaptive charging for optimal battery health

- Battery recovery mode for deeply discharged batteries (0V start capability)

- Automatic power supply mode

- Reliable operation in extreme cold down to -30°C

- Low-power mode for charging small batteries

- Dedicated Li-ion and LiFePO4 charging profile

- Built-in Bluetooth for wireless monitoring and configuration

- Advanced protections including reverse polarity, short circuit, and overheating

Technical Specifications

- Input voltage: 230 V AC

- Charge current: 5 A

- Efficiency: 94%

- Standby power consumption: 0.5 W

- Minimum battery voltage: 0 V

- Absorption voltage: 14.4 V (Normal) – 14.7 V (High) – 14.2 V (Li-ion)

- Float voltage: 13.8 V (Normal & High) – 13.5 V (Li-ion)

- Storage voltage: 13.2 V (Normal & High) – 13.5 V (Li-ion)

- Temperature compensation: 16 mV/°C

- Back current drain: 0.7 Ah per month (1 mA)

- Operating temperature: -40°C to +60°C (full rated output up to 30°C)

- Humidity tolerance: Up to 95% non-condensing

- Bluetooth output power: -4 dBm (2402–2480 MHz)

What’s in the Box

- 1 × Victron Blue Smart IP65 12V 5A Battery Charger (230V CEE 7/16 plug)

- 1 × Crocodile clip connector set

- 1 × M8 eyelet connector set