SOK 12V 280Ah Heated

Last updated: October 31, 2026

SOK 12V 280Ah Heated
3.9/5#1 of 13 in large 12V batteries
3.9

For full-time RV and van owners in cold climates who want a serviceable, heated battery with a long warranty and will pay extra for it.

  • 280 Ah (3,584 Wh)Capacity
  • 200 AContinuous output
  • Self-heatingCold charging
  • YesBluetooth
  • 7 yearsWarranty
  • $0.28Price / Wh
Check price at Amazon$999

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Pros
  • Charges in sub-freezing weather: a built-in heater warms the cells first
  • Lid comes off so the BMS and cells can be replaced instead of scrapping the battery
  • 7-year warranty, longer than most budget brands
  • Metal case with Bluetooth monitoring
Cons
  • At 73 lb it is a two-person lift
  • Costs far more per watt-hour than plastic-cased 280Ah to 320Ah rivals
  • No water resistance rating, so keep it out of bilges and open decks

How it scores

The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model numberSK12V280H
Capacity
Rated capacity280 Ah (3,584 Wh)
Nominal voltage12.8 V
ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycle life8,000
Price per Wh$0.28
BMS
Continuous discharge200 A
Peak discharge250 A for 7.5 s
Max charge current120 A
Low-temperature chargingSelf-heating
Bluetooth monitoringYes
Series / parallelup to 4 in series
Build
Dimensions13.07 x 9.52 x 9.84 in
Weight73 lb
TerminalsM8
Warranty7 years
Released2024-02

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