For 48 V off-grid homes and cabins that need 100 A on a budget. Buy the Bluetooth adapter too if you run lithium.
Amazon $403.59The EPEVER Tracer 10415AN is the better charge controller overall, rated 3.9 to 3.2. The EPEVER Tracer 10415AN leads on value and efficiency. The Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/100 wins on warranty and features. The EPEVER Tracer 10415AN costs $815.31 less ($403.59 vs $1,218.90).
For 48 V off-grid homes with big arrays wired in long high-voltage strings or split across two roof faces. Skip it if your inspector requires UL listing.
Amazon DRSA $1,218.90Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the EPEVER Tracer 10415AN for value ($4.04 per amp of charge current vs $12.19 per amp of charge current) and efficiency (98.6% peak efficiency (maker rating) vs 96% peak efficiency (maker rating)).
- Choose the Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/100 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and features (Bluetooth app, lithium profile, temperature sensor, 450 V PV input vs Bluetooth add-on, lithium profile, temperature sensor, 150 V PV input; no temperature sensor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every MPPT solar charge controller; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EPEVER Tracer 10415AN | Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 79 $4.04 per amp of charge current | 0 $12.19 per amp of charge current |
| Features 25% | 72 Bluetooth add-on, lithium profile, temperature sensor, 150 V PV input; no temperature sensor | 100 Bluetooth app, lithium profile, temperature sensor, 450 V PV input |
| Efficiency 20% | 90 98.6% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 25 96% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| EPEVER Tracer 10415AN | Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Type | MPPT solar charge controller | MPPT solar charge controller |
| Charge current | 100 A | 100 A |
| Battery voltage | 12/24/36/48 V | 48 V |
| Lithium profile | Yes | Yes |
| Custom profile | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Optional extra | Included |
| Peak efficiency | 98.6% | 96% |
| Standby draw | 98 mA | 15 mA |
| Inputs | ||
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 150 V | 450 V |
| Max PV power (12 V) | 1,250 W | - |
| Max PV power (48 V) | 5,000 W | 5,760 W |
| Monitoring and build | ||
| Bluetooth | Optional add-on | Built in |
| Display | Yes | Yes |
| Load output | No | No |
| Parallel units | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | passive (heat sink) | fan |
| Water resistance | IP20 | IP21 |
| Dimensions | 394 x 242 x 143 mm | 440 x 313 x 126 mm |
| Weight | 16.3 lb | 17.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2019-11 | 2020-11 |
