Where Victron Blue Smart IP65 Chargers Are Used

Recreational Vehicles

From daily drivers and classic cars through to motorhomes and campervans, the Blue Smart IP65 range is built to keep both starter and auxiliary batteries in top condition. It supports the common battery chemistries used in touring vehicles, and the storage stage is ideal for vehicles that sit for weeks between trips. The result is a battery that stays healthier over time and a vehicle that is more likely to start when you return.

Marine

The IP65-rated enclosure helps protect the charger in dusty and splash-prone environments, making it well suited to boats and marine storage areas. Use it during the off-season to maintain battery health while the boat is parked, and during the season to keep your onboard batteries charged with less day-to-day hassle.

Motorcycles

Whether it is a weekend cruiser or a daily commuter, the Blue Smart IP65 range is a simple way to keep a bike battery ready to ride. Flooded batteries benefit from controlled maintenance charging, AGM batteries can be charged using the correct profile, and lithium batteries can be charged using the dedicated lithium mode for accurate voltage control.

Product Overview

The Victron Blue Smart IP65 range is designed for reliable battery charging in real-world conditions. These chargers suit workshops, garages, boats, caravans, and 4WDs where dust, splashes, and day to day knocks are common. IP65 protection helps keep the charger working in harsher environments, while the compact, portable design makes it easy to move between batteries.

Every model includes built-in Bluetooth, so you can monitor charging stages, view voltage and current, and adjust settings using the VictronConnect app. The range uses a multi-stage smart charge algorithm and supports common lead-acid types as well as LiFePO4 via a dedicated lithium mode.

Key Features

• Up to 95% efficiency with a 7-stage charging algorithm designed to support long battery life.
• Bluetooth built in for setup and live monitoring via the VictronConnect app, including history and charge graphs.
• IP65 water, dust, and chemical protection for workshop, marine, and touring use.
• Safety protections including reverse polarity, output short circuit protection, and thermal protection.
• Temperature compensated charging to help maintain correct charge voltage across changing conditions.
• Useful charge modes including Li-ion mode and an optional recondition stage (lead-acid), plus low current mode on supported models.

Which IP65 Charger Should I Choose?

This page covers the most popular IP65 sizes, from small battery maintenance through to faster recharging on larger banks. As a general guide, higher amps recharge faster, while low current options are ideal for smaller batteries and long-term maintenance.

• 6V and 12V 1.1A - ideal for small batteries and maintenance charging.
• 12V 4A and 12V 5A - great for motorbikes, smaller cars, and smaller house batteries.
• 12V 7A and 12V 10A - a strong all-round choice for most car, 4WD, and small marine batteries.
• 12V 15A and 12V 25A - faster charging for larger 12V battery banks (caravan and marine house banks).
• 24V 8A - suits 24V battery systems.

All IP65 models on this page are supplied with alligator clips and M8 eyelets for flexible connection options.

Victron IP65 Charger Accessories

If you want a cleaner install or faster day to day connections, Victron offers purpose-built accessories for the IP65 chargers. These are ideal when the charger is used across multiple vehicles, kept in a caravan or boat, or mounted in a workshop where you want a repeatable plug-in setup. View the full range here: Victron accessories.

• Lead to SB50 Connector for Anderson to Victron Charger (Max 20A) - for setups using an Anderson style SB50 plug.
• Victron M6 Lead to Eyelet Connector with 30A Auto Blade Fuse - ring terminal lead option for M6 studs with fused protection.
• Victron Energy M8 Lead to Eyelet Connector with 30A Auto Blade Fuse - ring terminal lead option for M8 studs with fused protection.
• Victron Energy 2m Extension Cable Connection - extra reach for batteries that are harder to access.
• Victron Lead to automotive cigarette plug with 16A auto fuse - for compatible 12V accessory socket charging setups.
• Victron Energy Rubber Bumper for 12/25 and 24/13 Blue Smart IP65 chargers - added physical protection for higher output models.
• Victron Energy VECIP65-CASE for IP65/12-25 and IP65/24-13 charger range - tidy storage and transport case.
• VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart Dongle - wireless access option for compatible Victron equipment.

If you are not sure which accessory matches your charger model and battery terminals, contact us and we will help you match it before you order.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose the Victron Blue Smart IP65 Range?

When you are choosing a charger, the important numbers are the charging stages and the charging current. The multi-stage algorithm matters because it controls how the charger moves from bulk to absorption, then float and storage, which is what helps reduce overcharge and improve long-term battery health. The charge current matters because it changes how quickly you can get back to a usable battery, and whether the charger can safely look after smaller batteries using a low current setting on supported models.

The built-in Bluetooth also makes a practical difference. You can confirm what the charger is doing in real time, view charge history, and spot issues like a battery that is not accepting charge or a load that is drawing power while charging.

Need Advice or Want to Buy from Archer Batteries?

If you are unsure which IP65 model suits your battery size, chemistry, or application, Archer Batteries can help you choose the right charger and the right lead/accessory setup. You can buy online for delivery Australia-wide, or get in touch with our team for practical advice on charger sizing, ring terminal connections, and VictronConnect setup.