The definitive guide to drop-in lithium iron phosphate batteries for RV, van life, cabin, and home off-grid systems.
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are the best choice for off-grid and RV use for several reasons:
3,000–5,000+ full cycles vs 300–500 for AGM. That's 8–15 years of daily use.
LiFePO4 chemistry won't vent toxic gases or catch fire, unlike NMC or lead-acid.
1C continuous discharge (100A from a 100Ah battery) – handles inverters and power tools.
All batteries below are drop-in replacements with built-in BMS. Prices are approximate; check current Amazon pricing.
| Battery | Voltage | Capacity | Price/Wh | Warranty | Cycle Life | Bluetooth | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Battle Born BB10012 |
12.80V | 1,280 Wh | ~$0.74/Wh | 10 years | 3,000 | Amazon | |
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Battle Born BB5024 |
25.60V | 1,280 Wh | — | 10 years | 3,000 | Link soon | |
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RELiON RB100 |
12.80V | 1,280 Wh | — | 10 years | 3,500 | Link soon | |
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Renogy RBT100LFP12-G1 |
12.80V | 1,280 Wh | ~$0.49/Wh | 5 years | 4,000 | Amazon | |
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Kilovault HAB 1200 |
12.80V | 1,344 Wh | — | 10 years | 6,000 | Link soon | |
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Renogy RBT200LFP12-G1 |
12.80V | 2,560 Wh | — | 5 years | 4,000 | Link soon | |
| DIY – 4× raw cells + BMS | 12V | ~1,100–1,500 Wh | ~$0.22/Wh | None | 2,000–3,000 | — | Learn More |
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~$949.00 • $0.74/Wh
View on Amazon~$629.99 • $0.49/Wh
View on AmazonIf you're comfortable with basic electronics, buying raw prismatic LiFePO4 cells from reputable suppliers (EVE, CATL, Lishen) and building your own battery pack can cost as low as $0.20–$0.25/Wh – a fraction of drop-in battery prices.
Use our 18650 Pack Builder for cylindrical cell packs, or our System Calculator to determine how much battery capacity you need.
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