Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12V vs Samlex EVO-3012

Last updated: October 24, 2026

The Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12V is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.6 to 3.4. The Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12V leads on value, features and efficiency. The Samlex EVO-3012 wins on safety listing. The Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12V costs $1,246.01 less ($799.99 vs $2,046).

Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12V vs Samlex EVO-3012

Prices 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?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every inverter-chargers 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightRich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12VSamlex EVO-3012
Overall rating3.6/53.4/5
Value 30%98 $0.27 per continuous watt42 $0.68 per continuous watt
Idle draw 15%50 idle draw not published (neutral score used)33 2.5 A idle (about 30 W) with nothing plugged in
Safety listing 15%0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated100 ETL listed to ANSI/UL 1741 and 458 (with Marine Supplement) and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-16
Warranty 15%50 warranty not published (neutral score used)50 3-year warranty
Features 15%65 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal52 optional remote, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal; no app
Efficiency 10%67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating)56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating)

Specifications

Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12VSamlex EVO-3012
Output
TypePure sine wave inverter-chargerPure sine wave inverter-charger
Continuous power3,000 W3,000 W
Surge power6,000 W for 5 s6,000 W for 100 ms
DC input range10.5 to 18 V9.1 to 17 V
Idle draw-2.5 A (30 W)
Power-saving draw-0.7 A
Peak efficiency91%90%
Connections
AC outlets-0
GFCI outletsNoNo
Hardwire terminalYesYes
USB ports-None
Transfer switchYesYes
Charger150 A130 A
Lithium charge profileYesYes
Parallel units-No
Control and build
RemoteOptional extraOptional extra
AppOptional add-onNo
DisplayNoNo
Safety listingNoETL listed to ANSI/UL 1741 and 458 (with Marine Supplement) and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-16
Cooling-fan
Dimensions15.4 x 12.0 x 4.8 in325 x 426 x 207 mm
Weight18.5 lb64 lb
Warranty-3 years

All 12V inverter comparisons →