I would like the best way to charge 48V batteries from 12V car and using just Victron equipment. 48V is just easier and more cost effective for our project.

Victron Orion 12 - 48 V But then you only have a very low charging current on the 48 V side … [image] Orion-Tr DC-DC Converters Isolated - Victron Energy Provide a stable DC output voltage using the, easy to install, Orion DC-DC Inverter from Victron Energy. Find a dealer near you. …

At this time there is no 12 to 48 DC DC charger from Victron. There are the DC-DC Converters, but they are not chargers and, as noted in the datasheets, are not intended for use as chargers. I believe Safiery and Sterling Power both have DC-DC chargers in the 12/48 variant, or otherwise just wait a …

I have done this but you need to get an isolated 12V to 48V converter and then input it into a Victron Orion-Tr 48/48-8A. This worked fine for me because I had the 12V system far from the 48V battery and then running 48V to the Victron Orion-Tr 48/48-8A needed a very small cable compared to running …

Why do you need a 48/48 too? //Mattia

Its there to isolate the systems and stop back feeding.

[image] Owen: Orion-Tr 48/48-8A I have an Orion 12/48-8 and was hoping I could charge my lithium battery with it while driving. When I plug it in, the Orion draws almost 80A at 12V. Why?

[image] Owen: Orion-Tr 48/48-8A You need a charger in the system; the converters do not charge. Add this after the boost. Victron Orion-Tr Smart 48/48-8A Isolated DC-DC Charger. I will add that you might be able to get 60V out of the 12-48 if that’s possible, it would be cheaper to put the 1…

Best way charge 48V batteries with 12V car

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Netrange (Steffen) 19 October 2024 11:33 2

Victron Orion 12 - 48 V
But then you only have a very low charging current on the 48 V side …

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Best way charge 48V batteries with 12V car

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