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Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100/30
Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100V 30 amp 12/24-Volt Solar Charge Controller (Bluetooth)
Mid-range 30 A SmartSolar MPPT for 12/24V systems with built-in Bluetooth, a VE.Direct port, 100 V maximum PV input and 440 W at 12V or 880 W at 24V. It has passive cooling with no fan, lithium reactivation, a -30 to 60 ℃ operating range and UL 1741 listing. Its 30 mA self-consumption is higher than the 20 mA of several other Victron models, but it suits vans wanting app monitoring.
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- Weight
- 2.87 lbs
- Length
- 5.12 in.
- Width
- 7.32 in.
- Depth/Height
- 2.76 in.
- Reviews
- Mostly positive
- Brand
- Victron Energy
Rankings in the solar charge controllers Category
How does this product compare with others in Nomad Gear Finder's solar charge controllers category?
- Length 5.12 in. 130 mm Lower than 91% of 35 others
- Width 7.32 in. 186 mm Higher than 91% of 35 others
- Self-consumption 30.0 mA Higher than 75% of 12 others
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Reviews from owners
Mostly positive Owners generally find it solid and well supported by the Bluetooth app, with some running units for years with few problems. Recurring complaints are high heatsink temperatures in enclosed spaces and the 30A limit that pushes larger arrays toward the 100/50.
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Owners like
- Reliable over years of use
- Bluetooth app is useful
- Can briefly exceed rated output in good sun
Owners dislike
- Runs hot in enclosed spaces
- 30A limit clips larger arrays
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Specifications
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- Model
- SmartSolar MPPT 100/30
- Popular brand
- Yes
Physical Attributes
- Weight
- 2.87 lbs 1.30 kg
- Length
- 5.12 in. 130 mm
- Width
- 7.32 in. 186 mm
- Depth/Height
- 2.76 in. 70 mm
- IP rating
- IP43
Operating Temp Range
- Operating temp min
- -22 ℉ -30 ℃
- Operating temp max
- 140 ℉ 60 ℃
Internals
- App connectivity
- Bluetooth
Safety
- Overheat protection
- Yes
Physical Attributes
- Display type
- LED indicators
Core specs
- Controller type
- MPPT
- Rated charge current
- 30 A
- Battery system voltages
- 12/24V
- Auto voltage detection
- Yes
Charging
- Max PV input voltage (Voc)
- 100 V
- Max solar input (12V battery)
- 440 W
- Max solar input (24V battery)
- 880 W
- Peak conversion efficiency
- 98.0 %
Power
- Self-consumption
- 30.0 mA
Charging
- User-defined charge voltages
- Yes
- Lithium reactivation
- Yes
- Battery temp sensor included
- No
Internals
- Built-in Bluetooth
- Yes
- Communication port
- VE.Direct
Physical Attributes
- Cooling
- Passive (no fan)
- Max terminal wire size
- 6 AWG
- Max terminal wire size (mm²)
- 16 mm²
Safety
- Reverse polarity protection
- Yes
Warranty & Certification
- Warranty
- 2 Years
- Certifications summary
- EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2
- UL 1741 listed
- Yes
- CSA C22.2 No. 107.1
- Yes
- IEC 62109-1 certified
- Yes
Features
Details from the Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 Amazon listing:
- SMART SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER: Solar charge the smart way with the Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT charge controller, to ensure that every ray of available sunlight is converted into usable energy, while optimizing battery longevity.
- MAXIMIZE POWER OUTPUT: With lightning-fast optimum power point tracking and intelligent charge algorithms the Victron MPPT solar charge controller makes sure you always get the maximum possible power output, even when your solar panels are partially covered in shade.
- SYNCHRONIZED CHARGING: Multiple SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers can synchronize to behave as one, simultaneously switching through different charge stages to ensure battery longevity and system wide energy optimization.
- CONNECTIVITY: The VictronConnect app lets you connect with your system to gain insight into real-time data and 30-day performance history. Easily configure devices with battery presets, change settings, update firmware and set alarms to tailor your system to your every need.
- INTELLIGENT LOAD OUTPUT: Power devices directly and securely from your solar charger. Configure the voltage at which a load should disconnect and rely on the MPPT charge controller to automatically disconnect the loads if the battery voltage drops too low.
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| Price | – | $118.99 | $139.99 | $105.99 |
| Reviews | Mostly positive | Mixed | – | – |
| Model | SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 | Tracer4210AN G3 | ISE218 | Rover Li 30A (RNG-CTRL-RVR30) |
| Popular brand | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Weight lbs | 2.87 | 3.64 | 3.95 | 4.40 |
| Weight kg | 1.30 | 1.65 | 1.79 | 2.00 |
| Length in. | 5.12 | 9.92 | 8.94 | 9.38 |
| Length mm | 130 | 252 | 227 | 238 |
| Width in. | 7.32 | 7.09 | 6.26 | 6.78 |
| Width mm | 186 | 180 | 159 | 172 |
| Depth/Height in. | 2.76 | 2.48 | 2.95 | 3.05 |
| Depth/Height mm | 70 | 63 | 75 | 77 |
| IP rating | IP43 | IP30 | IP34 | IP32 |
| Operating temp min ℉ | -22 | -13 | -31 | -31 |
| Operating temp max ℉ | 140 | 113 | 149 | 113 |
| Operating temp min ℃ | -30 | -25 | -35 | -35 |
| Operating temp max ℃ | 60 | 45 | 65 | 45 |
| App connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth (optional module) | Bluetooth | Bluetooth (BT-2 module, sold separately) |
| Overheat protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Low-voltage protection | – | Yes | – | – |
| Display type | LED indicators | LCD | Backlit LCD | LCD |
| Controller type | MPPT | MPPT | MPPT | MPPT |
| Rated charge current A | 30 | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| Battery system voltages | 12/24V | 12/24V | 12/24V | 12/24V |
| Auto voltage detection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max PV input voltage (Voc) V | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Max solar input (12V battery) W | 440 | 520 | 600 | 400 |
| Max solar input (24V battery) W | 880 | 1,040 | 1,200 | 800 |
| Peak conversion efficiency % | 98.0 | 98.0 | 99.0 | – |
| MPPT tracking efficiency % | – | 99.5 | 99.5 | 99.0 |
| Self-consumption mA | 30.0 | 8.0 | 10.0 | – |
| Battery types supported | – | Sealed, Gel, FLD, LiFePO4, Li(NiCoMn)O2, User-defined | LiFePO4, SLD, GEL, FLD, AGM, User Defined | AGM, Gel, Flooded, Lithium, User-defined |
| LiFePO4 charging profile | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| User-defined charge voltages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lithium reactivation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Low-temp charge cut-off | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery temp sensor included | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Charging stages | – | Bulk, Boost, Float | – | Lead-acid: bulk, boost, float (+ equalization); lithium: bulk, boost |
| Load output current A | – | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Load control modes | – | – | – | Automatic, timing (1-14 h), manual (default), no delay, 24-hour |
| Built-in Bluetooth | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Communication port | VE.Direct | RS485 (RJ45) | – | RS485 (Modbus) |
| Cooling | Passive (no fan) | – | – | Passive (no fan) |
| Grounding type | – | Common negative | Common negative | Common negative |
| Max terminal wire size AWG | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Max terminal wire size (mm²) mm² | 16 | 16 | – | 10 |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 Years | – | 18 Months | 3 years (material and workmanship) |
| Certifications summary | EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2 | EN/IEC, EMC, RoHS | CE, RoHS | FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, RoHS, RCM |
| CE marked | – | – | Yes | Yes |
| UL 1741 listed | Yes | – | – | – |
| CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 | Yes | – | – | – |
| IEC 62109-1 certified | Yes | – | – | – |
| RoHS compliant | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FCC Part 15 compliant | – | – | – | Yes |
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Specifications last updated Nov 2, 2026.