For an off-grid home on a 48 V bank that needs split-phase power with big motor surge at a mid-range price. Choose a listed unit if the install must pass inspection.
Amazon $2,249
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
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 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
- 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.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SunGoldPower 12000W 48V Split Phase (this one) | 12,000 W | 2.8/5 | $2,899 |
| SunGoldPower 15000W 48V Split Phase | 15,000 W | 2.8/5 | $3,350 |
| SunGoldPower 18000W 48V Split Phase | 18,000 W | 2.8/5 | $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 number | LFPV12K48V240VSP |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| AC output | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous power | 12,000 W |
| Surge power | 36,000 W for 20 s |
| DC input range | 40 to 64 V |
| Idle draw | 180 W (3.8 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 40 W |
| Peak efficiency | 88% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes |
| Pass-through rating | 80 A |
| Charger | 115 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Included |
| App | No |
| Display | Yes |
| Safety listing | No |
| Design | Low-frequency (transformer) |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 666 x 415 x 200 mm (27.6 x 16.5 x 8 in) |
| Weight | 159.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2020-08 |
Alternatives in this size
A heavy, surge-strong 6,000 W 48 V inverter-charger for off-grid or backup systems on a budget, where a UL listing is not required.
Sigineer $1,099For large unpermitted off-grid homes that want 15 kW of split-phase power from one 48 V box, accepting high idle draw.
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