Victron MultiPlus 12/500 120V

Last updated: October 24, 2026

Victron MultiPlus 12/500 120V
3.5/5#23 of 41 in inverter-chargers 12V inverters
3.5

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.

  • 430 WContinuous
  • 900 WSurge
  • 0.5 AIdle draw
  • NoUL listed
  • 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at AmazonCheck price at DRSA$308.55

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Pros
  • Switches to shore power and charges the battery automatically
  • Draws 0.5 A idle and under 0.2 A in search mode
  • PowerAssist tops up a weak campground or generator supply from the battery
  • Five-year warranty
Cons
  • Only 430 W continuous: electronics and a small fridge, no heating appliances
  • Not UL listed per Victron’s published documents
  • Bluetooth needs a VE.Bus Smart dongle sold separately

The Victron MultiPlus 120V family

Every Victron MultiPlus 120V model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

ModelContinuousRatingPrice
Victron MultiPlus 12/500 120V (this one)430 W3.5/5$308.55
Victron MultiPlus 12/800 120V700 W3.9/5$347.37
Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V1,000 W3.9/5$487.05
Victron MultiPlus 12/2000 120V1,600 W4.4/5$861.90
Victron MultiPlus 12/3000 120V2,400 W4.3/5$1,168.75

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 numberPMP121500100
Output
TypePure sine wave inverter-charger
Continuous power430 W
Surge power900 W
DC input range9.5 to 17 V
Idle draw0.5 A (6 W)
Power-saving draw0.2 A
Peak efficiency90%
Connections
AC outlets0
GFCI outletsNo
Hardwire terminalYes
USB portsNone
Transfer switchYes
Charger20 A
Lithium charge profileYes
Parallel unitsYes
Control and build
RemoteOptional extra
AppOptional add-on
DisplayNo
Safety listingNo
Coolingfan
Dimensions311 x 182 x 100 mm (12.24 x 7.17 x 3.94 in)
Weight9.7 lb
Warranty5 years

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