Epoch V2-T Elite Series · Victron CANbus · Class T fuse
Epoch 12V 460Ah V2-T Elite Series LiFePO4 Battery (5.89kWh)
A flagship 12V 460Ah LiFePO4 battery with 5.89kWh of usable storage, integrated Class T protection, Victron CANbus, Bluetooth monitoring, internal heating, and IP67 waterproof construction.
The Epoch V2-T Elite Series is a high-capacity 12V 460Ah lithium battery built for professional marine, RV, solar, and off-grid systems. This 5.89kWh 12V battery replaces entire banks of heavy lead-acid batteries in a single Group 8D footprint while adding a user-serviceable 400A Eaton Class T fuse, CANbus communication, Cerbo GX integration support, Bluetooth app monitoring, and smart cold-weather heating.
Built for professional 12V systems
The Ultimate High-Capacity 12V Lithium Powerhouse
Massive energy density for high-end RVs, marine vessels, and off-grid builds.
With 460Ah of capacity and 5.888kWh / 5.89kWh of usable energy, this high capacity 12V power bank is built to replace multiple lead-acid batteries with one smarter lithium platform. It is ideal for large inverter systems, solar charging, marine house banks, expedition vehicles, and off-grid power systems where space, weight, safety, and monitoring all matter.
The V2-T design targets educated DIY installers and professionals who want more than a simple battery: integrated Class T fuse protection, CANbus communication, Cerbo GX integration, waterproof IP67 construction, internal heating, and complete Bluetooth visibility.
Engineered for Professionals: V2-T Elite Features
Designed around safety, communication, serviceability, and install efficiency.
Unmatched Safety with an Integrated 400A Class T Fuse
High-capacity 12V systems running large inverters require serious short-circuit protection. This 12V battery with Class T fuse protection includes a user-serviceable 400A Eaton Class T fuse inside the battery, reducing wiring complexity and saving valuable installation space compared with many external fuse-block setups.
Seamless Victron & CANbus Communication
This Victron compatible lithium battery uses CANbus communication to share real-time battery data with compatible GX devices. In a properly configured Victron system, DVCC can coordinate charge limits, voltage, temperature, and state of charge from the battery BMS.
IP67 Waterproofing & Extreme Environment Ready
The IP67 waterproof lithium enclosure is dust-tight and immersion-rated to 1 meter for 30 minutes when seals and glands are properly installed, making it a strong fit for wet boat compartments and exposed RV battery boxes.
Smart Internal Heating for Cold-Weather Charging
The cold-weather heated battery design uses internal heating behavior to warm the cells before accepting charge in low-temperature conditions, helping protect the lithium cells during cold RV, marine, and off-grid use.
Real-Time Bluetooth Monitoring App
Use the free Epoch app to view state of charge, cell voltage, temperature, charge/discharge cycles, current flow, and system health alerts without installing a separate battery monitor just for basic visibility.
Compatible applications
Marine, RV, solar, off-grid, and professional 12V power systems.
- ✓ High-end RV house battery systems using large 12V inverters and solar charging.
- ✓ Marine vessels, workboats, and yachts needing a marine grade 12V battery with IP67 protection.
- ✓ Victron-based power systems using Cerbo GX, Ekrano GX, or other compatible GX devices.
- ✓ Off-grid cabins, mobile workshops, expedition vehicles, and remote power installations.
- ✓ Large 12V inverter systems up to 3,000W+ continuous when wiring and protection are properly engineered.
- ✓ Professional installer builds that benefit from integrated Class T fuse protection and CANbus communication.
- ✓ Parallel high capacity 12V power bank systems using up to 16 matched V2-T batteries.
- ✓ Solar energy storage and fast recharge applications requiring 210A continuous charge capability.
Battery features
Premium lithium performance with built-in protection, monitoring, and integration.
Technical Specifications & Expandability
Clean technical details for installers, system designers, and experienced DIY builders.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Epoch Batteries |
| Model / SKU | C12460A-A |
| Series | V2-T Elite Series |
| Battery type | 12V heated Bluetooth LiFePO4 deep-cycle battery |
| Application focus | Marine, RV, solar, off-grid, industrial, and professional 12V power systems |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 / lithium iron phosphate |
| Cell configuration | 4S2P |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0, compatible with the Epoch app |
| CAN communication | CANbus 500kbit/s with Victron communication support |
| Victron integration | DVCC / distributed charge control through compatible GX devices |
| External controls | External power button and battery gauge included |
| Cycle life | 4,000+ cycles published product rating |
| Capacity and voltage | |
| Nominal voltage | 12.8V |
| Nominal capacity | 460Ah |
| Energy capacity | 5.888kWh / 5.89kWh |
| Maximum voltage | 14.52V |
| Minimum voltage | 10.4V |
| Operational state of charge | 0–100% |
| Internal resistance | ≤8mΩ |
| Self-discharge rate | ≤3% per month |
| Current ratings and fuse protection | |
| Published continuous discharge | 230A @ 25°C |
| Published continuous charge | 210A @ 25°C |
| Peak discharge output | 500A for 30 seconds; 1,300A for 1 second |
| Integrated fuse | User-serviceable 400A Eaton Class T fuse |
| Internal fuse certification | UL60691 certified internal fuse |
| Expansion and communication | |
| Parallel connections | Up to 16 batteries in parallel |
| Series connections | Not promoted for this SEO page; verify with current manual/Epoch before any series installation |
| Series-parallel configuration | Not supported |
| GX communication | Compatible GX device support through BMS CAN connection and DVCC setup |
| Recommended bank practice | Use matched batteries of the same model, age, capacity, and state of charge |
| Temperature and heating | |
| Charge temperature range | 0°C to 50°C / 32°F to 122°F, with internal heating support |
| Discharge temperature range | -20°C to 50°C / -4°F to 122°F |
| Storage temperature range, ≤1 month | -20°C to 45°C / -4°F to 113°F |
| Storage temperature range, ≤1 year | 0°C to 35°C / 32°F to 95°F |
| Charge low-temperature protection | 0°C, with heating behavior |
| Heater activation | 5°C |
| Heater deactivation | 10°C |
| Dimensions and mechanical | |
| Length | 20.86 in / 529.8 mm |
| Width | 8.65 in / 219.8 mm |
| Height | 12.06 in / 306.3 mm |
| Overall dimensions | 20.86 in L × 8.65 in W × 12.06 in H |
| Weight | 97.55 lb / 44.25 kg |
| Case material | PC + ABS, UL94 V-0 |
| Terminals | M8 bolts |
| Terminal torque | 12 N·m / 8.85 lb-ft |
| Ingress protection | IP67, dust-tight and immersion-rated to ≤1m for ≤30 minutes with seals/glands installed |
| Recommended charging settings | |
| Absorption voltage | 14.2V |
| Absorption time | 15 minutes per battery |
| Float voltage | 13.5V |
| Equalization | Off / disabled |
| Temperature compensation | Disabled |
| Charge profile | CC/CV, no equalization |
| Victron systems | Use the communication harness, confirm battery visibility on the GX device, enable DVCC, and set Epoch as controlling BMS |
| Compliance and warranty | |
| Cell certifications | UL1642, UL9540A, IEC 62619:2022 certified cells |
| Pack certification | UL1973 certified battery pack |
| Other compliance | CE and RoHS |
| Warranty | 11-year manufacturer warranty |
What can it run?
Real-world examples for a single 5.89kWh battery. Runtime varies by load and system efficiency.
Victron and non-Victron charging setup
Program charge sources correctly and let the BMS communicate when available.
For non-Victron systems, Epoch lists 14.2V absorption, 15 minutes of absorption time per battery, 13.5V float, equalization off, and temperature compensation disabled. For Victron systems, connect the battery communication harness, confirm the battery appears on the GX device, turn on DVCC, and set the controlling BMS and battery monitor to Epoch.
Epoch 12V 460Ah V2-T Elite Series FAQs
Common questions about Class T fuse protection, Victron communication, inverters, waterproofing, parallel expansion, and cold-weather charging.
What does the “T” in the V2-T Elite Series mean?
The “T” refers to the integrated Class T fuse. This 12V battery with Class T fuse protection includes a user-serviceable 400A Eaton Class T fuse inside the battery case, helping simplify high-current system protection and reducing the need for a large external Class T fuse block in many installations. Always verify final protection requirements with your installer, ABYC guidance, and local standards.
Is this battery fully compatible with Victron Energy systems?
Yes. The Epoch V2-T Elite Series is built for Victron compatible lithium battery installations. Using the built-in CANbus communication ports, it can connect to compatible GX devices such as a Victron Cerbo GX or Ekrano GX, allowing the BMS to share charge limits, voltage, temperature, state of charge, and battery status through DVCC-enabled system communication.
Can I use this battery in a wet marine environment?
Yes. The V2-T Elite battery has an IP67 waterproof lithium enclosure. IP67 means it is dust-tight and rated for temporary immersion up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes when seals and glands are properly installed, making it a strong choice for wet marine compartments, exposed RV battery boxes, and demanding mobile installations.
What size inverter can a single 12V 460Ah V2-T run?
A single 12V 460Ah LiFePO4 battery stores 5,888Wh / 5.89kWh of usable energy and provides 230A continuous discharge with 500A peak output for 30 seconds. In a properly engineered 12V system, it is commonly paired with 2,500W to 3,000W inverter-class loads, including RV air conditioners, microwaves, induction cooktops, and other heavy house-power appliances.
Can I connect multiple V2-T 460Ah batteries together?
Yes. The V2-T Elite platform supports up to 16 batteries in parallel, allowing a system to scale from one 5.89kWh battery up to roughly 94.2kWh of 12V storage. This SEO page treats the battery as a 12V parallel power bank platform; series-parallel configuration is not supported, and any series installation should be verified against the latest Epoch manual and technical support guidance.
Will the battery charge if I am camping in freezing weather?
Yes. This cold-weather heated battery uses internal heating behavior to help protect the cells before charging in low temperatures. When the BMS senses conditions that are too cold for safe charging, incoming charge power can be directed to the heating system until the cells reach a safe charging range, then normal charging resumes.
Does the battery need a separate Bluetooth shunt or monitor?
No separate shunt is required for basic battery visibility. The built-in Bluetooth monitoring app can display state of charge, cell voltage, temperature, charge and discharge cycles, and system health alerts from a compatible mobile device.
Is this an ABYC compliant battery?
The battery includes a user-serviceable 400A Eaton Class T fuse, and Epoch states that the integrated fuse enhances safety, reduces wiring complexity, and helps ensure compliance with ABYC standards. Final vessel compliance depends on the complete installation, including cable sizing, routing, overcurrent protection, disconnects, and installer practices.