12V or 24V? Here's the short answer
Most people land here asking the same question, so here's the plain version.
Go 12V if you're upgrading an existing 12V setup in a van, caravan or small boat, or you're running an inverter of around 2kVA or less. Most of your lights, pumps, fridges and USB chargers already run on 12V, so it's the easy swap.
Go 24V if you're building a new system from scratch, running bigger loads like a larger inverter, or you've got long cable runs. Doubling the voltage halves the current, which means smaller cables, less heat and less power lost along the way.
Still not sure? Tell us what you're powering and we'll point you at the right one.
Batteries that talk to your Victron system
Two batteries in the range, the SOK 12V 314Ah and the SOK 24V 150Ah, connect straight to a Victron Cerbo GX or other GX device.
That means the battery itself tells your system its real state of charge, and sets the charge limits for your inverter and solar chargers. No guessing voltages, no fiddling with charge profiles, and everything shows up in VRM so you can check on things from your phone, wherever you are.
If you're running Victron gear, or planning to, these are the two to look at first.
12V batteries
SOK 12V 314 Ah Lithium Battery with heating and Victron communications
Our biggest 12V battery, and it talks to your Victron GX. The pick for serious van builds and off-grid setups running Victron gear.
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SK 12V 280Ah Heated Lithium Battery
Big capacity for bigger 12V systems. Plenty of power for full time van life or a well used off-grid shed.
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SOK 12V 206Ah IP65 Lithium Battery with heater
A solid middle ground for caravans and motorhomes that want to run the fridge, lights and a small inverter without watching the gauge.
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SOK 12V 100Ah Heated Battery
The easy step up from lead acid. A good fit for weekend campers, small vans and trailer boats.
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SOK 12V 100Ah IP65 Lithium Battery
Compact 100Ah option for tighter spaces and lighter duty setups.
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24V battery
SOK 24V 150 Ah Lithium Battery with heating and Victron communications
3.84kWh at 24V, and it talks to your Victron GX. Built for off-grid cabins, larger vehicle builds and land based systems.
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Putting it in a boat?
You want the Marine version. The SOK 24V 150Ah Marine is certified to AS/NZS 3004.2 for boat installations, with extra safety features built for life on the water.
See the Marine batteryWhy SOK, and why buy from us
Anyone can import a pallet of cells and put a sticker on them. What matters three years in, when something plays up, is whether there's a person in New Zealand who picks up the phone.
We're SOK's distributor for the Asia Pacific region. SOK design their own battery management systems and control their own manufacturing from start to finish, so the cells, the BMS and the build quality all come from one maker who stands behind them.
Every battery on this page carries a 7 year warranty, backed here in New Zealand. If something goes wrong, you're talking to us, not a support line in another time zone.
Complete the system
Not running a Victron GX device? Pair your battery with a Victron BMV-712 battery monitor and you'll know exactly how much power you've got left, right from your phone.
Shop battery bundlesCommon questions
Usually, yes. Just check your charger and solar controller have a lithium or LiFePO4 setting. If they don't, it's worth upgrading them so you get the full life out of your battery. Ask us if you're not sure.
Yes, but use a DC to DC charger between the alternator and the battery. Lithium batteries can pull a lot of current, and a DC to DC charger protects both your alternator and your battery.
Yes, you can run batteries of the same model in parallel for more capacity. Mixing different models or old and new batteries isn't recommended. Get in touch and we'll help you work out the right setup.
It's better to buy a 24V battery. One battery with one management system is simpler, safer and easier to monitor than two batteries trying to work together.
For boat installations, go for the SOK 24V 150Ah Marine, which is certified to AS/NZS 3004.2. See the Marine battery
Not sure which one you need?
Tell us what you're powering and how you use it, and we'll point you at the right battery.