Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V
A compact inverter-charger for a small 48 V cabin or boat with a generator or shore feed. Pick a MultiPlus-II 48/3000 for more power and a UL listing.
Northern Arizona Wind & Sun $785.42$785.42
3.6/5
For an off-grid home or large boat that switches between grid and generator and needs big motor-starting power. The MultiPlus-II 48/5000 idles lower and has published UL certificates if one AC input is enough.
- 4,000 WContinuous
- 10,000 WSurge
- 120 VOutput
- 35 WIdle draw
- NoUL listed
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,785Check price at Backwoods Solar$1,638.85
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Two 100 A AC inputs switch automatically between grid and generator
- 10,000 W peak starts well pumps and air conditioners
- Charges a 48 V bank at 70 A
- Two units make 120/240 V split phase
Cons
- Idles at 35 W unless search or AES mode is on
- Victron publishes no UL certificate for it, despite the “UL 1741” in its name
- Heavy (66 lb) and hardwire only
The Victron Quattro 48V 120V family
Every Victron Quattro 48V 120V model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victron Quattro 48/3000 120V | 2,400 W | 3.5/5 | $1,310.70 |
| Victron Quattro 48/5000 120V (this one) | 4,000 W | 3.6/5 | $1,638.85 |
| Victron Quattro 48/10000 120V | 8,000 W | 3.6/5 | $2,609.50 |
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 | QUA482501102 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| AC output | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 4,000 W |
| Surge power | 10,000 W |
| DC input range | 38 to 66 V |
| Idle draw | 35 W (0.7 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 15 W |
| Peak efficiency | 95% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes |
| Pass-through rating | 100 A |
| Charger | 70 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes |
| Parallel units | Yes |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Optional extra |
| App | Optional add-on |
| Display | No |
| Safety listing | No |
| Cooling | fan |
| Dimensions | 444 x 328 x 240 mm (17.5 x 13.0 x 9.6 in) |
| Weight | 66 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this size
VEVOR 6000W 48V Inverter Charger
A cheap low-frequency inverter-charger for a 48 V backup or off-grid system on 120 V. Documentation is thin and idle draw is high.
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Victron Quattro 48/10000 120V
For a large off-grid home or estate system on 48 V that needs huge 120 V output and fast generator charging. Pair two for 120/240 V split phase.
Amazon $2,766.75 Backwoods Solar $2,609.50$2,609.50
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