£1,199.99
112 in stock
112 in stock
Introducing the new 12V 280Ah Seatbase Lithium Battery – V2, the UK’s most powerful seat base battery. Packed with advanced, industry-leading technology, this battery boasts a real-world capacity of >300AH. Its compact form factor was designed designed to fit neatly under the swivel seat of your leisure vehicle. It’s compatible with the VW T6.1, new Ford Custom, new VW T7, Sprinter, MAN, Renault, and all Fiat Ducato motorhome models. Convenient scoop handles on each side allow for quick and easy installation. It also ships with optional fixing brackets to securely mount to any seat base floor or frame. No messy strapping required. This battery is the ideal choice for van converters designing ‘GAS-LESS’ systems.
The 12V 280Ah Seatbase Lithium Battery V2 delivers an impressive 250A or 3200W of continuous discharge power, making it the perfect choice for powering air fryers and induction hobs effortlessly when paired with a suitable inverter. With a real-world capacity of >300AH it provides ample reserve capacity to support other off-grid uses such as you fridge, tv and lights. Made with the vastly superior 280 EVE cell, with a cycle capacity so dominant it offers 8000 cycles compared with just 3000 with other seatbase models thats 2.7x more a 167% increase.
Version 2 now includes a panel-mountable remote isolation lead, allowing you to conveniently switch the battery ON or OFF for maintenance or storage without needing direct access to the battery.
The 12V 280Ah Seatbase Lithium Battery delivers an impressive 250A/3200W continuous discharge capacity, making it the perfect choice for powering air fryers and induction hobs effortlessly when paired with a suitable inverter. Plus, it provides ample reserve capacity to support other off-grid adventures.
Engineered with cutting-edge automotive cell technology, this battery boasts market leading 8000 cycle capacity over the competition of 8000 cycles @ 80% Depth of Discharge, far surpassing the 3,000 cycles offered by other seatbase manufacturers. Designed for performance and longevity, it’s the ultimate solution for those seeking seamless ‘plug & play’ integration with Victron, innovation, reliability, and high performance off-grid energy.
This state-of-the-art lithium battery is part of a range developed by Lithium Pro Energy called SMARTCOMM SERIES offering advanced market-leading capacity, power and safety features embedded within the battery as standard;
SMARTIQ BMS (Battery Monitoring System) APP can be downloaded from the Google playstore for Android or the Applestore
12v 280ah Seatbase lithium battery
One of the unique features of the SMARTCOMM SERIES is the latest onboard safety mechanism, which protects the battery and upstream connected electronics from dangerous arcs and sparks caused by powerful inrush currents when connecting to high-powered inverters. This 280Ah Seatbase battery, equipped with an advanced proprietary 250A BMS, which has the capability to run any household appliance up to 3200W when connected to a capable inverter, allowing you operate a ‘GASLESS’ system with plenty of spare capacity.
The SMARTCOMM SERIES from LithiumPro offers seamless Plug & Play integration via CANBus, allowing these batteries to communicate effortlessly with inverters, chargers, VictronGX, Ekrano, and any NMEA2000 compliant head unit, including CZONE, SIMRAD, and RAYMARINE. This enables the sharing of live system data for optimal performance and enhanced monitoring capabilities.
This battery is a genuine ‘PLUG & PLAY’ direct replacement for your lead-acid battery. If your motorhome or caravan has a lead-acid (CCCV) Constant Current Constant Voltage based charger that charges between 13.8v -14.6v you can install this battery and it will charge just fine, without the need to fit any other components. It will fit in exactly the same place as your old 95-110ah Lead acid battery and will charge using your existing CCCV charger.
Of course, should you wish to upgrade to a more powerful, dedicated lithium charger with a LiFePO4 profile, it will charge much faster and more efficiently, but it is NOT a requirement with our batteries. See here for dedicated lithium chargers.
This state-of-the-art lithium battery is part of a new range from Lithium Pro Energy called SMARTCOMM SERIES offering market-leading features embedded within the battery as standard.
One of the many unique features of the SMARTCOMM SERIES is the latest onboard safety mechanism, which protects the battery and connected electronics from dangerous arcs and sparks caused by powerful inrush currents when connecting to high-powered inverters. This powerful 280ah Seat base battery, is equipped with an advanced proprietary 250A BMS, which has the capability to run any household appliance up to 3200W continuously when connected to a capable inverter, allowing you to run high powered devices from a single lithium battery, saving the need to purchase two lithium batteries.
Additionally, the new integrated battery isolation safety feature enables you to completely isolate your battery from its loads when maintenance is required, ensuring convenience and safety. Alternatively, you may wish to simply winterise your system at the touch of a button.
All SMARTCOMM SERIES batteries have our latest intelligent self heating technology on-board that allows the battery not only be discharged in sub-zero conditions but to more importantly also be CHARGED in sub-zero climates.
Using the latest Bluetooth 5 technology on your IOS or Android device you can pair to a SMARTCOMM SERIES batteries for real time data monitoring.
Whether your system is connected in SERIES or PARALLEL with the SMARTIQ APP you can monitor MULTIPLE batteries in your system on a single scree.
The BMS Battery Management System controls all battery parameters, ensuring protection against Over Current, Over Voltage, Over Temperature, Under Voltage,
Short Circuit along with many other parameters to keep the battery safe.
No more guessing - Get live data showing the % State of Charge SOC An accurate prediction of Time-till-Empty and Time till Full all with many of power management data.
The battery fuse protects the wiring — not the devices connected to them. When replacing lead-acid batteries with lithium (LiFePO4), a suitably rated primary battery fuse is essential. Its critical role is to protect the system from catastrophic short-circuit events. Unlike lead-acid batteries, LiFePO4 cells have extremely low internal resistance and in a dead-short scenario the battery can release many thousands of amps almost instantaneously for a split second. Without adequate protection, this can vaporise cables, potentially resulting in fire. This means the fuse protecting your old lead-acid battery is no longer suitable. It will need replacing. You are likely to have a MEGA or MIDI fuse which are not appropriate for protecting Lithium batteries. MEGA/MIDI fuses are ideal for use with Lead-acid batteries and protecting loads from chargers. But they do not have the right characteristics to protect your system from the power of Lithium.
LithiumPro Batteries have very powerful and advanced Battery Management Systems (BMS) that are designed to protect against short circuit, reverse polarity and over current scenarios but this is NO substitute for having a correctly sized mechanical primary battery fuse.
Its critical the fuse has a fast-acting element and the appropriate Ampere Interrupt Capacity (AIC) designed to blow quickly and safely. MEGA and MIDI fuses only have a maximum AIC rating of 2000A
For safety and compliance, only use reputable fuse brands such as Blue Sea, Bussmann, Littelfuse, Mersen or Siemens with high AIC capacity ≥6000A. Never use cheap fuse alternatives from market places without datasheets or the fuse specification market on the fuse itself. – Proper fusing is the most critical safety component in your electrical system.
Want to understand more about fusing READ MORE in our Essential Guide to Fusing Lithium Batteries
For our drop-in-replacement range of batteries with capacities up to 180AH we recommend the MRBF fuse kits as they can be secured directly to the positive battery terminal which offers the safest approach – by not leaving any cable exposed without being fused. They also have a high AIC rating of 10,000A which is essential to protect your system. Given the ‘drop-in-replacement’ range are often placed in height sensitive locations an ANL fuse & holder would also be an suitable alternative as long as it has and AIC rating of ≥ 6000A. Always check the fuses manufacturers datasheet for the Ampere Interrupt rating.
For our larger capacity batteries such as the 460AH-650AH we only recommend using a Class T or NH fuses.
Ensure you protect your lithium battery and the system by adding a high-quality primary battery fuse with the a suitable interrupt capacity. IMPORTANT: Only use notable brand fuses and not cheap fuses from various online market places.
Harness the suns endless supply of free energy with solar panels and using a 'MPPT' 'Charge Controller to charge your battery
Charge your battery by connecting to the grid. Fit a 'MAINS' Charger that supplies a regulated voltage.
Capture the surplus power created by your vehicles alternator by fitting a 'DC-DC' Charger
Is our free technical support program designed to assist LithiumPro customers with their battery installation. Ensuring their batteries are setup safely and efficiently to run their off-grid system. We appreciate it is a complex field to navigate, batteries, fuses, chargers etc. If you need help designing your system, installing your battery safety to your existing electrical system, or you just require help configuring your chargers to a LithiumPro battery. When you are ready to Install we will be here to support. If installation is not for you - we have an approved list of Authorised installers ready to do the work for you. We have expert technicians that will even travel to you.
Here at LithiumPro Energy we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the very highest quality. All SMARTCOMM SERIES batteries are E-marked and perfect for manufacturers that are Type Approved. They have undergone rigorous testing procedures to ensure they comply fully with all UK & EU Legal Product Certification. Our batteries demonstrate compliance with UKCA, CE, ROHS, EMC & RED. The Prismatic cells used in the have obtained UL9540A certification, ensuring compliance with the stringent safety and performance criteria.
Lithium Iron Phosphate is classified as a Class 9 Hazardous material so in order to ship the battery via Rail, Road or Sea they have to adhere stringent handling, packaging and labelling requirements of the United Nations UN38.3 Certification.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Before use read & follow instructions provided by the manufacturer.
• Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Opening the battery will VOID Warranty Do not short circuit the battery.
• Store the battery in a well ventilated area.
• Only use a recommended (LiFePO4) Lithium charger Do not immerse the battery in water.
• Do not crush, incinerate or modify the battery.
• Recycle the battery according to local regulations.
| ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Model | 175AH ARCTICXTREME V2 | 280AH SEATBASE | 460AH ENDURAVOLT |
| Nominal Voltage | 12.8V | ||
| Nominal Capacity | 175ah | 280ah | 460ah |
| Energy | 2240Wh | 3584Wh | 5888Wh |
| Active Balance Current | 1-5A | ||
| Self Discharge | <3% per month | ||
| Wireless Connectivity Protocol | Low Energy Bluetooth 5.0 | ||
| CANBus Connectivity | RJ45/RS485 x2 | ||
| Battery & BMS shutdown | Detachable MOS On/Off switch & on/off switch | On/Off switch | On/Off switch |
| MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Model | 175ah ARCTICXTREME V2 | 280ah SEATBASE | 460ah ENDURAVOLT |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) mm | 357x176x189 | 320x280x180 | 522x269x220 |
| Weight | 15kgs | 29kgs | 38kgs |
| Cycles | ≥4000 @ 80% DOD | ≥8000 @ 80% DOD | ≥4000 @ 80% DOD |
| IP Rating | IP65 (if not using CANbus) | IP54 | IP65 (if not using CANbus) |
| Terminal Type | SAE Brass post with M8 threaded Insert | M8 threaded Insert | M8 threaded Insert |
| Cell – Prismatic (LiFePO4) | EVE LF173 | EVE LF280K | EVE LF230 |
| SAFETY & BMS PROTECTION SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Model | 175 | 280 | 460 |
| Max Continuous Charge Current | 200A Recommended (75A) | 250A Recommended (75A) | |
| Max Continuous Discharge Current | 200A | 250A | |
| Peak Discharge | 260A (5secs) | 300A (5secs) | 300A (5secs) |
| Discharge Protection cut-off | 10V | ||
| Over Charge Protection cut-off | 14.6V | ||
| Cell Balancing Voltage | 3.5V | ||
| Short Circuit Protection | 1200A <500uS | 1500A <500uS | 1500A <500uS |
| TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Storage Temperature | -20 ~ 60ºC | ||
| Discharge Temperature | -20 ~ 60ºC | ||
| Charge Temperature (Heater Assisted) | -20 ~ 60ºC | ||
| RECOMMENDED (LIFEPO4) CHARGING SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Charging Voltage (CCCV) | 13.8v-14.6V Optimal 14.4V |
| Float Voltage | 13.3-13.9V |
| Charging Current | ≤ 75A – See spec sheet for battery |
Parallel & Series Connections | Max 8 Max 4 (48V) |
Delivery is free to all mainland UK, with the exception of NI, Scotland and the isles. Our couriers charge a small premium to delivery to these locations. This will be calculated at checkout based on your postcode.
