Victron MultiPlus 12/500 120V
#23 in Inverter-chargersFull review
A small inverter-charger for a teardrop, small boat or van that plugs into shore power. It replaces a separate inverter, charger and transfer switch.
Amazon DRSA $308.55$308.55
3.4/5
For larger RVs and boats that want a listed inverter-charger with fast lithium charging and generator support.
- 3,000 WContinuous
- 6,000 WSurge
- 2.5 AIdle draw
- YesUL listed
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$2,046
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Listed to UL 1741 and UL 458 with the marine supplement
- Fast 130 A charging with lithium profiles
- Separate grid and generator inputs
- Three-year warranty
Cons
- Draws about 2.5 A idle outside power-saving mode
- Heavy at 64 lb
- Remote costs extra
The Samlex EVO family
Every Samlex EVO model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samlex EVO-1212F | 1,200 W | 3.2/5 | $1,050.53 |
| Samlex EVO-1212F-HW | 1,200 W | 3.1/5 | $1,204.97 |
| Samlex EVO-2212 | 2,200 W | 3.1/5 | $1,913.32 |
| Samlex EVO-3012 (this one) | 3,000 W | 3.4/5 | $2,046 |
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 number | EVO-3012 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 3,000 W |
| Surge power | 6,000 W for 100 ms |
| DC input range | 9.1 to 17 V |
| Idle draw | 2.5 A (30 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.7 A |
| Peak efficiency | 90% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes |
| Charger | 130 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Optional extra |
| App | No |
| Display | No |
| Safety listing | ETL listed to ANSI/UL 1741 and 458 (with Marine Supplement) and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-16 |
| Cooling | fan |
| Dimensions | 325 x 426 x 207 mm |
| Weight | 64 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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