{"product_id":"enerdrive-b-tec-ultra-460ah-12v-lithium-lifepo4-battery-ip67-gen3-epl-460bt-12v-g3","title":"Enerdrive - B-TEC ULTRA 460Ah 12V Lithium LiFePO4 Battery (IP67, Gen3) - EPL-460BT-12V-G3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEnerdrive B-TEC ULTRA 460Ah\u003c\/strong\u003e is the largest battery in the B-TEC Ultra range. It has the \u003cstrong\u003eexact same footprint as the 300Ah B-TEC Ultra\u003c\/strong\u003e - 500 x 265mm - with \u003cstrong\u003e160Ah more storage\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you already planned a space for a 300Ah, this drops straight into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 rated\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e6,000 cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e300A continuous\u003c\/strong\u003e, built-in cell heater, and a \u003cstrong\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup and freight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup from our Sunshine Coast store\u003c\/strong\u003e - it weighs \u003cstrong\u003e44.5 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, so collection is the easiest option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreight is available on a skid and quoted per order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us your postcode and we will come back with a price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions before you buy? Call \u003cstrong\u003e07 5211 0841\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame size, 53% more power\u003c\/strong\u003e - identical footprint to the 300Ah B-TEC Ultra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e - M8 x2 positive and x2 negative. Only the Ultra 300Ah and 460Ah have these\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP67\u003c\/strong\u003e - 100% dust tight, submersible to 1 metre for 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6,000 charge cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e at 80% DOD, Grade-A prismatic cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300A continuous, 1000A peak (5 sec)\u003c\/strong\u003e - runs compressors, induction cooktops, inverters and winches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in cell heater\u003c\/strong\u003e, BMS-controlled - charge from -20C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth app\u003c\/strong\u003e (iOS and Android) - voltage, current, SOC, temperature, individual cell voltages, alarms, cycle history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAN \/ 485 comms\u003c\/strong\u003e via M12-6P Link In \/ Link Out ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSOC display\u003c\/strong\u003e - four LEDs in 25% steps, plus a RUN\/ALM fault light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn\/off switch\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epressure relief valve\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIEC62619 certified\u003c\/strong\u003e at cell level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery tray and straps included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable\u003c\/strong\u003e - up to 4 in series and 4 in parallel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting it legally in an Australian caravan, camper or canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part most listings skip. If the battery is going into a caravan, camper trailer or motorhome, the install has to satisfy \u003cstrong\u003eAS\/NZS 3001.2:2022\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here is how the B-TEC Ultra lines up, straight from Enerdrive's own fitting guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCells comply with AS IEC 62619\u003c\/strong\u003e - Clause 5.4.12.3.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe BMS covers over and under voltage at cell level, over and under temperature, and over current\u003c\/strong\u003e - Clause 5.4.12.3.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth state-of-charge monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e satisfies Clause 5.4.12.3.4. If you are running several in parallel, Enerdrive recommends adding a standalone lithium battery monitor as well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in spill tray\u003c\/strong\u003e - Clause 5.4.11.3.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray and straps included\u003c\/strong\u003e to restrict movement - Clause 5.4.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you still have to do:\u003c\/strong\u003e the battery must sit in a \u003cstrong\u003edesignated dry battery compartment\u003c\/strong\u003e. If that compartment is inside the structure it has to share an outer wall or floor, be sealed so gases cannot reach the living space, and be \u003cstrong\u003evented to the outside through a minimum 20mm hole\u003c\/strong\u003e positioned so water cannot get in. Access for maintenance must be straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eWorth being clear about:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP67 means the battery itself will survive rain, dust and immersion. It does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e mean you can bolt it to an open tray and call a caravan build compliant. The compartment requirement is about venting gas away from where people sleep, not about keeping the battery dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnerdrive's commissioning steps: check no washers or non-conductive material sit under any lug, tighten every connection, confirm the battery is secured, then \u003cstrong\u003echarge to 100% before first use\u003c\/strong\u003e so the internal and external monitors sync. Run a discharge test with your real loads (inverter included) and feel for hot connections - heat usually means a loose or undersized cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra or Slim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-TEC range splits two ways. \u003cstrong\u003eUltra\u003c\/strong\u003e is the tough one: \u003cstrong\u003eIP67\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e6,000 cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e, tray and straps included. \u003cstrong\u003eSlim\u003c\/strong\u003e trades that for a space-saving profile at \u003cstrong\u003eIP52\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2,500 cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the battery lives anywhere it can get wet or shaken, you want the Ultra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: \u003cstrong\u003e460Ah\u003c\/strong\u003e · Nominal voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e12V\u003c\/strong\u003e · Chemistry: \u003cstrong\u003eLithium LiFePO4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax load current: \u003cstrong\u003e300A @ 25C\u003c\/strong\u003e · Peak discharge: \u003cstrong\u003e1000A for 5 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax charge current: \u003cstrong\u003e300A @ 25C\u003c\/strong\u003e · Nominal charge current: \u003cstrong\u003e150A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e14.2 - 14.6V\u003c\/strong\u003e · Standby float: \u003cstrong\u003e13.5 - 13.6V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge and discharge temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e-20C to 60C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow cell voltage disconnect: \u003cstrong\u003e2.80V or below\u003c\/strong\u003e · High cell voltage disconnect: \u003cstrong\u003e3.75V or above\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycle life: \u003cstrong\u003e6,000 cycles at 80% DOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComms: \u003cstrong\u003eCAN \/ 485, M12-6P\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminals: \u003cstrong\u003eM8, x2 positive and x2 negative, torque 8-10 N.m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries \/ parallel: \u003cstrong\u003eup to 4 in series and 4 in parallel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngress protection: \u003cstrong\u003eIP67\u003c\/strong\u003e · Cell certification: \u003cstrong\u003eIEC62619\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e500 x 265 x 323.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e · Weight: \u003cstrong\u003e44.5 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: \u003cstrong\u003e5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e · SKU: \u003cstrong\u003eEPL-460BT-12V-G3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill the 460Ah fit where a 300Ah B-TEC Ultra goes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 460Ah has the same footprint as the 300Ah B-TEC Ultra at 500 x 265 mm, so it drops into the same space. The one thing to plan for is weight - the 460Ah is 44.5 kg against the 300Ah's 37.5 kg, so check your mounting surface and payload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan I charge a lithium battery in cold weather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this one has a built-in cell heater controlled automatically by the BMS. It warms the cells to a safe temperature before charging, so the battery is rated to charge and discharge from -20C to 60C. Most lithium batteries without a heater simply refuse to charge below freezing, which is what catches people out in alpine and inland winter conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the B-TEC Ultra meet AS\/NZS 3001.2:2022 for caravans and campers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battery itself meets the product-side requirements: cells comply with AS IEC 62619 (Clause 5.4.12.3.1), the BMS protects against over and under voltage at cell level, over and under temperature and over current (Clause 5.4.12.3.3), Bluetooth SOC monitoring satisfies Clause 5.4.12.3.4, it has a built-in spill tray (Clause 5.4.11.3.3) and it ships with a tray and straps to restrict movement (Clause 5.4.5). Compliance of the finished build is down to the installation - the battery must sit in a designated dry compartment, sealed from the living space and vented to the outside through a minimum 20 mm hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan I mount it externally under a ute tray?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battery is IP67 - fully dust tight and able to handle immersion in 1 metre of water for 30 minutes - so it will survive an exposed mount. Be careful not to confuse that with compliance: for a caravan, camper trailer or motorhome build under AS\/NZS 3001.2:2022, the battery still needs to be in a designated, sealed, vented compartment. That requirement is about directing any vented gas away from the sleeping area, not about keeping the battery dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow many can I connect together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 4 in series and 4 in parallel. At 12.8V nominal you can run 4 in parallel; going to 25.6V, 38.4V or 51.2V uses 2, 3 or 4 in series, and each of those can still be paralleled up to 4 deep. When paralleling, the connecting cables must be equal length and equal size, otherwise the batteries share load unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat do the lights on the battery mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress the system button and four SOC LEDs show state of charge in 25% steps. The RUN\/ALM light is solid green while charging or discharging, blinks green in standby, and turns solid red if there is a fault. When charging, the LED for the band you are currently filling blinks while the ones below it stay solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat size DC-DC or solar charger suits a 460Ah?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battery accepts a nominal charge current of 150A and a maximum of 300A at 25C, so it will not be the limiting factor in almost any 12V build. A smaller 40A or 50A DC-DC charger works perfectly well - it simply takes longer to refill a bank this size, which is why most 460Ah builds pair a DC-DC charger with a solar array so the battery is being topped up while parked as well as while driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes it come with a mounting tray?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes - a battery tray and straps are included. Position the tray with the straps underneath and not trapped under its feet, fasten it down with hardware suited to the surface, then seat the battery and secure the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the difference between B-TEC Ultra and B-TEC Slim?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra is IP67 rated and good for 6,000 cycles at 80% DOD, with a tray and straps included. Slim is IP52, rated to 2,500 cycles, and uses integrated mounting flanges with front-access terminals to fit tighter spaces. Ultra is the choice wherever the battery is exposed to weather, dust or vibration; Slim is for when space is the binding constraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat warranty does it come with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive years, backed by Enerdrive | Dometic's Australian technical support team. Charge the battery to 100% before first use so the internal and external monitors sync correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed less capacity? Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/enerdrive-b-tec-ultra-200ah-12v-lithium-lifepo4-battery-ip67-gen3-epl-200bt-12v-g3\"\u003eB-TEC ULTRA 200Ah\u003c\/a\u003e from the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enerdrive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46547050135748,"sku":"EPL-460BT-12V-G3","price":3699.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2517\/4562\/files\/460B-TECUltra-WebImages.2300.png?v=1787201772","url":"https:\/\/www.raingersupplyco.com.au\/products\/enerdrive-b-tec-ultra-460ah-12v-lithium-lifepo4-battery-ip67-gen3-epl-460bt-12v-g3","provider":"Rainger Supply Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}