A budget 40 A controller for owners who are happy setting it up on its own screen. Add the Bluetooth adapter if you want phone monitoring.
Amazon $118.99The EPEVER Tracer 4210AN G3 rates 3.9 among MPPT solar charge controllers; the LiTime 12V 40A DC-DC Charger rates 3.1 among DC-DC ones. The EPEVER Tracer 4210AN G3 costs $37 less ($118.99 vs $155.99).

A bare-bones, low-cost alternator charger for a lithium house battery in an RV or van. Spend more for smart-alternator details, monitoring or a solar input.
Amazon $155.99Prices 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (MPPT solar and DC-DC), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | EPEVER Tracer 4210AN G3 | LiTime 12V 40A DC-DC Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 94 $2.97 per amp of charge current | 92 $3.90 per amp of charge current |
| Features 25% | 59 Bluetooth add-on, lithium profile, temperature sensor; no temperature sensor | 35 lithium profile; no Bluetooth |
| Efficiency 20% | 75 98% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 0 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| EPEVER Tracer 4210AN G3 | LiTime 12V 40A DC-DC Charger | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Type | MPPT solar charge controller | DC-DC charger |
| Charge current | 40 A | 40 A |
| Battery voltage | 12/24 V | 12 V |
| Lithium profile | Yes | Yes |
| Custom profile | Yes | No |
| Temperature sensor | Optional extra | No |
| Peak efficiency | 98% | 90% |
| Standby draw | 8 mA | - |
| Inputs | ||
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 100 V | - |
| Max PV power (12 V) | 520 W | - |
| Isolated | - | Yes |
| Monitoring and build | ||
| Bluetooth | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Load output | Yes | No |
| Water resistance | IP30 | - |
| Dimensions | 252 x 180 x 63 mm | - |
| Weight | 3.6 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |