Fogstar Drift 230Ah Gen 2 LiFePO4 Leisure Battery
The Fogstar Drift 230Ah Gen 2 LiFePO4 Leisure Battery is a high-capacity 12V lithium leisure battery designed for campervans, motorhomes, boats, cabins and off-grid power systems. With 230Ah capacity, 2,944Wh of stored energy and LiFePO4 chemistry, it provides dependable power in a compact and practical battery format.
The Drift Gen 2 range improves on earlier Drift batteries with enhanced monitoring, active balancing, battery linking, Bluetooth app support and Victron integration. It is designed for users who need a robust lithium battery with long cycle life, practical expansion options and useful system communication features.
Key Features
- 230Ah nominal capacity with 2,944Wh energy storage
- 12.8V LiFePO4 lithium leisure battery
- Grade A EVE LF230 prismatic cells
- 4,000 cycles at 80% depth of discharge
- Maximum discharge current: 300A
- Maximum charging current: 230A in the main battery specification, with BMS charging capability rated up to 300A
- Bluetooth monitoring through the Fogstar Drift app
- Built-in heater for low-temperature charging support
- Integrated 2A active balancer
- Victron integration and battery linking support
- 0.2 shunt accuracy
- ABS plastic housing
- Compact size: 383 × 193 × 250mm
- Weight: 23kg
- 10-year Fogstar warranty for the original owner
Product Overview
The Fogstar Drift 230Ah Gen 2 battery is built for users who need reliable off-grid 12V power without the weight and maintenance requirements of traditional lead-acid batteries. It is suitable for leisure vehicles, marine systems, cabins, work vans and other 12V electrical installations where stable, high-capacity battery storage is required.
Inside the battery are Grade A, factory-matched and balanced EVE LF230 prismatic cells. Fogstar states that these cells are supplied directly from the manufacturer, helping ensure the battery begins life with good uniformity in capacity and internal resistance.
The battery includes Bluetooth connectivity through the Fogstar Drift app, allowing users to monitor and manage the battery directly from a compatible Android or iOS device. The Gen 2 design also includes battery linking, Victron integration and active balancing, making it suitable for more advanced electrical systems as well as straightforward leisure battery replacements.
Heating Function for Cold Weather Charging
The Fogstar Drift Gen 2 230Ah battery includes a built-in heater to support charging in low temperatures. The heater is designed to heat the battery to 5°C so that charging can take place safely in cold conditions.
The heating pads are activated only when the battery is being charged and are powered by the incoming charge current rather than by the battery itself. In cold conditions, the battery will heat first, then allow current through to the cells once the temperature is suitable for charging.
Active Balancing and Battery Management
The integrated 2A active balancer is built into the BMS architecture rather than being fitted as an external module. It engages when cell deviation exceeds 0.015V and helps maintain long-term voltage balance across the battery pack with minimal power draw and no user intervention.
The BMS provides temperature protection, overcurrent protection and overdischarge protection. The battery is also marked for CE compliance and certified to UN38.3 transport testing.
Series and Parallel Connection
Fogstar states that its 12V Drift models can be connected up to sixteen batteries in parallel or up to four batteries in series, to a maximum system voltage of 48V. Always follow the Fogstar manual when designing and installing a multi-battery system.
Technical Specifications
``` ```| General | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | LiFePO4 lithium leisure battery |
| Cell Chemistry | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Cell Type | LF230 |
| Cell Configuration | 4S1P |
| Nominal Capacity | 230Ah |
| Energy | 2,944Wh |
| Nominal Voltage | 12.8V |
| Cell Nominal Voltage | 3.2V × 4 cells |
| Charging | |
| Standard Charging Voltage | 14.4V |
| Maximum Charging Voltage | 14.6V |
| Bulk Charge | 14.4V |
| Float Charge | 13.5V |
| Maximum Charging Current | 230A in the main battery specification; BMS/charging section states up to 300A |
| Charge Temperature Range | 0°C to 55°C |
| Heating Function | 0°C to 10°C; heats battery to 5°C to enable charging at low temperatures |
| Discharging and Performance | |
| Maximum Discharge Current | 300A |
| Discharge Cut-off Voltage | 10V |
| Discharge Temperature Range | -20°C to 55°C |
| Cycle Life | 4,000 cycles at 80% DOD |
| BMS and Features | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, via the Fogstar Drift app |
| Battery Linking | Yes |
| Victron Integration | Yes |
| Active Balancer | 2A active balancer |
| Shunt Accuracy | 0.2 |
| Temperature Protection | Yes |
| Overcurrent Protection | Yes |
| Overdischarge Protection | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Measurements | 383 × 193 × 250mm |
| Weight | 23kg |
| Housing Material | ABS plastic |
| Storage | |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 45°C for 1 month; 0°C to 35°C for 3 months |
| Recommended Storage Charge | Approximately 30% to 50% state of charge |
| Storage Maintenance | Charge once every three months to help prevent overdischarge |
Charging Guidance
The battery should be charged using a lithium iron phosphate battery charger. Fogstar specifies a bulk charge voltage of 14.4V and a float charge voltage of 13.5V. Do not use the battery outside the manufacturer's specified charging and operating limits.
Warranty and Safety
Fogstar offers a 10-year warranty on Fogstar Drift Leisure batteries. The warranty applies to the original owner and is non-transferable. Fogstar will verify the purchase before processing warranty claims or returns.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by gross negligence, normal wear and tear, accident or collision, abuse or incorrect installation.
For safe use, do not disassemble, short, crush, incinerate, immerse in water or modify the battery. Store it in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, flammable materials, static electric charges, animals and children. Always recycle batteries correctly.