The best all-round alternator charger for most vans and RVs with a 12 V lithium bank. It is small, very efficient and fully configurable from a phone.
Amazon Inverters R Us $328.106 Victron Energy charge controllers ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its type, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size charge controllers here, not third among Victron Energy's own.
Victron Energy makes 6 current charge controllers: 4 MPPT solar and 2 DC-DC. Prices run from $70.55 for the Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 to $368.90 for the Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-Tr. Its best-rated model in each size: the Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 (#1 of 12 MPPT solar, rated 4.4) and the Victron Orion XS 12/12-50 (#1 of 12 DC-DC, rated 4.5). Models charge at 15 to 60 A. 6 of them have Bluetooth built in.
Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Victron Energy charge controllers 6
- Victron Orion XS 12/12-50#1 DC-DCFull review
The best all-round alternator charger for most vans and RVs with a 12 V lithium bank. It is small, very efficient and fully configurable from a phone.
Amazon Inverters R Us $328.10$328.1050 A12 VBuilt in5 years - Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50#1 MPPT solarFull review
For RV and van owners running 500-700 W of panels on 12 V or about 1,400 W on 24 V. It has the same app and warranty as the smaller Victrons at a low cost per amp.
Amazon DRSA $193.80$193.8050 A12/24 VBuilt in5 years - Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30#2 MPPT solarFull review
A strong default for 300-450 W van and RV arrays on 12 V. It is well priced for a five-year-warranty controller with a built-in app.
Amazon Expion360 $135.15$135.1530 A12/24 VBuilt in5 years - Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15#3 MPPT solarFull review
The pick for small van, trailer or boat systems with one or two panels. It costs little, has a polished app and a five-year warranty.
Amazon Expion360 $70.55$70.5515 A12/24 VBuilt in5 years - Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-Tr#4 MPPT solarFull review
For large RV, cabin or boat systems that need 60 A and long series strings. Worth the premium if you want Victron’s app, BMS control and warranty.
Amazon DRSA $368.90$368.9060 A12/24/36/48 VBuilt in5 years - Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30#5 DC-DCFull review
For boats and vans that need an isolated charger from a brand with a long track record. Buyers who don’t need isolation get more current and efficiency from the Orion XS.
Amazon Northern Arizona Wind & Sun $219.30$219.3030 A12 VBuilt in5 years