Description
The Victron MultiPlus 48/1600/20-16 is Victron Energy’s flagship inverter-charger, combining a pure sine wave inverter, a multi-stage battery charger, and an ultra-fast transfer switch in a single integrated unit. It is the core component in thousands of South African ESS (Energy Storage System) installations.
During normal grid operation, the Victron MultiPlus 48/1600/20-16 passes mains power through to your distribution board while simultaneously charging your battery bank at the configured charge current. When Eskom fails, the internal relay switches in under 20 milliseconds — faster than most computers’ power supply capacitors can discharge — ensuring no sensitive device reboots or resets.
The PowerControl feature limits the total AC draw from the grid to a configured threshold, adding battery power when household consumption exceeds it. PowerAssist goes further, supplementing grid or generator power with battery energy when loads briefly spike above the grid supply capacity — critical for undersized generator installations.
The VE.Bus communication interface connects the Victron MultiPlus 48/1600/20-16 to Victron’s GX monitoring devices (Cerbo GX, Venus GX) for full system visibility via the free VRM portal. When paired with Victron MPPT solar charge controllers, the system manages solar self-consumption, battery protection, and grid interaction completely autonomously.
Backed by a 5-year Victron manufacturer warranty. Available from End Loadshedding with South African support.
Stefan Meyer (verified owner) –
Solid backup power
I am happy with this inverter. It does the job and makes load shedding much easier to deal with.
Bheki Chirwa (verified owner) –
Inverter works nicely
Good value inverter. It feels reliable and is a practical choice for backup power.
Wayne Manuel (verified owner) –
Great for load shedding
Good inverter for backup power. It handles normal home use nicely and the setup feels reliable.
Ruan Visser –
Good inverter overall
Solid inverter for South African homes. It keeps the important things running when the grid drops. Very happy overall, just leaving room after more time in use.
Morné Pretorius (verified owner) –
Works well at home
Works nicely with the solar setup. The power is stable and I have not had issues so far.
Werner Snyman (verified owner) –
Great for load shedding
The Victron inverter has been working well for load shedding. Changeover is smooth and the house basics stay on without drama.
Memory Moyo (verified owner) –
Happy with it
Solid inverter for South African homes. It keeps the important things running when the grid drops. Delivery could always be faster, but the product itself is good.
Sibusiso Nkosi (verified owner) –
Happy with it
I am happy with this inverter. It does the job and makes load shedding much easier to deal with. Very happy overall, just leaving room after more time in use.
Leané Joubert –
Very happy with this inverter
I am happy with this inverter. It does the job and makes load shedding much easier to deal with.
Dumisani Ngcobo (verified owner) –
Inverter is okay
Solid inverter for South African homes. It keeps the important things running when the grid drops. Not bad, just not amazing.
Mariska Botha (verified owner) –
Good unit for the price
Good inverter for backup power. It handles normal home use nicely and the setup feels reliable. Only giving four stars because I still want to see how it performs long term.
Arno le Roux –
Very happy with this inverter
Good inverter for backup power. It handles normal home use nicely and the setup feels reliable.
Christiaan du Plessis (verified owner) –
Does the job well
Good value inverter. It feels reliable and is a practical choice for backup power. Good buy, nothing serious to complain about.
Takudzwa Moyo (verified owner) –
Works as expected
The Victron inverter has been working well for load shedding. Changeover is smooth and the house basics stay on without drama. Delivery could always be faster, but the product itself is good.
Lindiwe Molefe (verified owner) –
Good unit for the price
Works nicely with the solar setup. The power is stable and I have not had issues so far. Good buy, nothing serious to complain about.
Nosipho Mkhize (verified owner) –
Inverter works nicely
Works nicely with the solar setup. The power is stable and I have not had issues so far.
Suné Snyman –
Good inverter overall
The Victron inverter has been working well for load shedding. Changeover is smooth and the house basics stay on without drama. Delivery could always be faster, but the product itself is good.