Renogy REGO 12V 104Ah Super Slim Self-Heating LiFePO4 Battery
SVT Score, Mid
A 1,331 Wh heated LiFePO4 battery only 2.4 in thick, with 200 A continuous discharge, Bluetooth and CAN ports.
$799
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Usability
5.6 out of 10At 12.8 V and 104 Ah it stores 1,331 Wh, on the typical rung for a 12 V battery, so it scores 5 on capacity.
Its 1,331 Wh in 29.5 lb works out to 45.1 Wh per pound, so it scores 2 on efficiency.
Better on efficiencyRenogy Pro S1 120Ah1,536 Wh in 29.5 lb works out to 52.1 Wh per pound. $579.99Scores 6.0Renogy's spec table rates 200 A continuous discharge on 104 Ah, a 1.92C rate, so it scores 8 on operating range.
Renogy rates 6,000 cycles at 80 percent depth of discharge to 80 percent capacity, one rung below the top for the shallower depth, so it scores 8 on lifespan.
Self-heating, built-in Bluetooth, CAN ports, an IP67 case and up to 4 in series and 16 in parallel earn all 9 feature points, so it scores 10 on features.
Renogy's page lists "UN38.3 In Progress" and its Amazon listing says it is certified by UL without naming a standard, and no certifier directory lists this model, so it scores 2 on verification.
Better on verificationRenogy Pro 100Ah SmartIntertek's directory records it as a UL 1973 Recognized Component. $629.99Scores 4.0Renogy's warranty document gives it 8 years prorated, read on the 7-year rung and one lower for proration, so it scores 6 on warranty and support.
Renogy sets warranty terms by model, for the original buyer only, and takes unused renogy.com orders back within 30 days, lithium batteries within 7.
$799.00 at renogy.com.
Thin enough for A seat back, heavy for 1.3 kWh
The RBT12104LFP-SSBH is Renogy's REGO 12.8 V, 104 Ah LiFePO4 battery in an aluminum case 2.4 in thick, built to mount behind seats, on canopy walls and under floors.
It suits a van, truck-camper or overland build with a thin gap rather than a battery box that must charge below freezing, and the buyer carries 29.5 lb for 1,331 Wh to get the slim case.
Strengths
- 200 A continuous discharge290 A for 30 seconds
- 150 W heating pads switch on at 40°F and off at 50°F
- Built-in Bluetooth plus CANRV-C) ports
- IP67 aluminum case 2.4 in thick
- Up to 4 in series and 16 in parallel
- Bracket kit for seat-backcanopy and under-floor mounting included
Drawbacks
- 29.5 lb for 1,331 Wh45.1 Wh per pound
- The 8-year warranty is prorated per Renogy's warranty document; the product page says only 8-Year
- The product page lists its certifications as "UN38.3 In Progress: CE, FCC, IC"
- The heater needs a stable charge current above 10 A
- The non-heated REGO Basic costs $824.99$25.99 more than this heated version
Specs
- Capacity1,000-1,499 Wh
- AC OutputNot applicable
- System Voltage12 V
- Panel PowerNot applicable
- Charge CurrentNot applicable
- Safety ListingClaimed only
- Cell TypeNot applicable
- Low-Temp ChargingSelf-heating
- Warranty8 Years
- MonitoringBluetooth built in
- Weight29.5 lb
At a glance
- 200 A BMS, 290 A for 30 s
- Battery bracket kit included
- M8 terminals, 70.8 in-lb torque
Renogy is the brand of RNG International, Inc., of Ontario, California, which Dr. Yi Li founded in 2010.
It sells direct from renogy.com and its Amazon and eBay brand stores, and through Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Camping World and Walmart's marketplace.
The Renogy REGO RBT12104LFP-SSBH is a 12.8 V, 104 Ah LiFePO4 battery storing 1,331 Wh in an aluminum case 2.4 in thick, 22.8 in long and 11.4 in wide, at 29.5 lb. Renogy rates it for 200 A continuous discharge, 290 A for 30 seconds and 100 A continuous charge. Its 150 W heating pads switch on at 40°F and off at 50°F, run from the charger and need a stable charge current above 10 A; the manual puts warming from -4°F to 32°F at about 2 hours. Built-in Bluetooth reports to the Renogy DC Home app, and CAN ports (RV-C) link it to other REGO batteries and Renogy devices. The case is rated IP67, the spec table allows 4 in series, 16 in parallel or 4S4P, and a bracket kit for seat-back, canopy and under-floor mounting comes in the box. Renogy describes the cells as semi-solid-state pouch cells holding 10 percent liquid electrolyte by weight. The non-heated REGO Basic with Bluetooth (RBT12104LFP-SSL-BT) has the same 200 A rating, IP67 case and dimensions, weighs 28.22 lb, charges at up to 0.1C from 14°F to 32°F instead of heating, and sells for $824.99, $25.99 more than this heated version. Renogy's warranty document gives both 8 years, prorated.
Questions answered from our data
Is Renogy good?We list 30 Renogy products and score 30 of them. Their overall scores run from 4.0 to 6.3, with a median of 5.3, against a median of 5.3 for all 30 products we score.
How much does a LiFePO4 battery cost?The 8 LiFePO4 batteries we list run from $308 to $1,089, with a median of $642.
Are LiFePO4 batteries UL listed?None of the 8 LiFePO4 batteries we list carry a UL 1973-type listing we could look up by model.
Which LiFePO4 batteries can charge below freezing?Five of the 8 LiFePO4 batteries we list heat their own cells so they can charge below freezing.
