SunGoldPower 12000W 48V Split Phase

Last updated: October 24, 2026

SunGoldPower 12000W 48V Split Phase

For a large off-grid home on 48 V that needs 12 kW of 120/240 V from one box on a budget. The short warranty and unverified listing are the trade-offs.

  • 12,000 WContinuous
  • 36,000 WSurge
  • 120/240 V split-phaseOutput
  • 180 WIdle draw
  • NoUL listed
  • 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$2,899

Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • 12 kW of split phase runs a large home, including 240 V pumps and air conditioning
  • 36,000 W surge for 20 seconds starts the biggest household motors
  • Remote panel and generator auto-start included
  • Far cheaper than premium inverters of this size
Cons
  • One-year warranty is short for a whole-home inverter
  • Idles at about 180 W unless power saver is on
  • No named-lab UL listing, which can block permitting

The SunGoldPower LFPV family

Every SunGoldPower LFPV model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

ModelContinuousRatingPrice
SunGoldPower 12000W 48V Split Phase (this one)12,000 W2.8/5$2,899
SunGoldPower 15000W 48V Split Phase15,000 W2.8/5$3,350
SunGoldPower 18000W 48V Split Phase18,000 W2.8/5$3,950

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 numberLFPV12K48V240VSP
Output
TypePure sine wave inverter-charger
AC output120/240 V split-phase
Continuous power12,000 W
Surge power36,000 W for 20 s
DC input range40 to 64 V
Idle draw180 W (3.8 A at 48 V)
Power-saving draw40 W
Peak efficiency88%
Connections
AC outlets0
GFCI outletsNo
Hardwire terminalYes
USB portsNone
Transfer switchYes
Pass-through rating80 A
Charger115 A
Lithium charge profileYes
Parallel unitsNo
Control and build
RemoteIncluded
AppNo
DisplayYes
Safety listingNo
DesignLow-frequency (transformer)
Coolingload-controlled fan
Dimensions666 x 415 x 200 mm (27.6 x 16.5 x 8 in)
Weight159.8 lb
Warranty1 year
Released2020-08

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