New Victron Smart Lithium Battery

The latest Victron battery in the store is the following:

BAT512120610

LiFePO4 Battery 12,8V/200Ah Smart 

These are about half the weight of the current model and clock in at 20.5 kg versus the 43 kg of the previous model.  Here they are on the spec sheet: 

Currently the 150 amp hour and the 200 amp hour models are the only ones with this super compact lightweight form factor.

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