The Fogstar Drift 12V 172Ah (H8) DIN-Fit LiFePO4 Leisure Battery is a 12.8V 172Ah lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) leisure battery, giving 2,201.6Wh of usable energy. It is built to run lights, a fridge, water pump, inverter and 12V/USB devices in 12V campervans, motorhomes, caravans, boats and off-grid or solar setups.
A 250A Smart BMS with active balancing manages charging and discharging, and you can check state of charge, voltage and temperature over Bluetooth in the Fogstar Drift app.
Integrated low-temperature heating (0°C to 10°C) lets the battery charge safely in cold conditions.
Standard DIN (H8) case that physically replaces a traditional lead-acid battery, provided the charging system is lithium-compatible.
Supplied with a Fogstar 10-year warranty.
Key features
- 172Ah capacity (12.8V nominal) — 2,201.6Wh
- Continuous discharge: 172A
- 250A Smart BMS with active balancing
- Bluetooth monitoring via the Fogstar Drift app
- Integrated low-temperature heating (0°C to 10°C)
- Grade A EVE prismatic (4S1P) cells
- Cycle life: 3500 cycle life
- IP67 rated
- Weight: approx. 16kg
- 10-year warranty
Technical specification
| Capacity | 172Ah |
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 12.8V |
| Usable energy | 2,201.6Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cells | Grade A EVE prismatic (4S1P) |
| BMS | 250A Smart BMS with active balancing |
| Continuous discharge | 172A |
| Recommended charge voltage | 14.4V |
| Cycle life | 3500 cycle life |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 358.8 x 177.3 x 187.6 mm |
| Weight | approx. 16kg |
| Terminals | M8 (1.25 pitch, 12mm), bolts included |
| Low-temperature charging | 0°C to 10°C heating range |
| Bluetooth / app | Fogstar Drift app |
| Ingress protection | IP67 |
| Series configuration | Up to 4 in series (48V) |
| Parallel configuration | Up to 16 in parallel |
| Warranty | 10-year warranty |
In the box
- Battery unit
- M8 terminal bolts
Installation and buyer checks
- Confirm your system is 12V before ordering.
- Set your charger, DC-DC charger and solar controller to a lithium (LiFePO4) profile (Fogstar states a charge voltage of 14.4V).
- Terminals: M8 (1.25 pitch, 12mm), bolts included — check your cable lugs and connectors match.
- Physical size is 358.8 x 177.3 x 187.6 mm and it weighs approx. 16kg — check the battery box or tray space and secure mounting.
- Expansion limits: Up to 4 in series (48V), Up to 16 in parallel.
- This is a DIN (H8) case designed to physically replace a lead-acid battery, provided the charging system is lithium-compatible.
- Availability can vary at the manufacturer — confirm lead time before ordering.
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