Header image: AI-generated illustration of the BMV-812 Smart fitted to a campervan.
New Victron · METSTRADE 2026 · Battery monitoring
The BMV-712 Smart is probably the most widely installed battery monitor in motorhomes, caravans and boats. Victron has just unveiled its successor: the BMV-812 Smart, featuring a colour touchscreen and the same compact design. We’ll tell you what’s changed, what’s stayed the same and what we still don’t know.
Short answer
The Victron BMV-812 Smart is the new battery monitor from Victron and the successor to the BMV series. It replaces the BMV-712’s monochrome display with a colour touchscreen, retains its compact design and is a direct replacement for previous BMV models. It operates on 12, 24, 36 and 48 V systems; displays charge status, voltage, current and remaining time; features audible and visual alarms; and connects to GX devices and the VictronConnect app. Victron has unveiled it as a preview at METSTRADE 2026 and has not yet announced a price or release date.
Key figures published by Victron:
Victron BMV-812 Smart. Image: Victron Energy.
According to the announcement by Victron, these are the key points:
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Colour touch screen
Goodbye to the monochrome display: you can see the battery status at a glance, with graphics and colours.
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From 12 to 48 V
Suitable for 12, 24, 36 and 48 V systems: motorhomes, caravans, boats or off-grid installations.
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The essentials, always in plain sight
Charge status, voltage, current and time remaining until you need to recharge.
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Audible and visual alarms
It alerts you before the battery runs low or something goes wrong.
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GX and VictronConnect
It integrates with Cerbo GX and the rest of the Victron ecosystem, and is configured via the app.
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Direct replacement for the BMV-712
Same compact design: you can change the monitor without altering the panel cut-out. And ready for new software-based features.
What is known today, compared with the current model:
BMV-712 Smart (current)
BMV-812 Smart (new)
Do you already have a BMV?
Victron presents it as a direct replacement for previous BMV models and with the compact design of the BMV-712, so the idea is that you can upgrade the monitor without having to rebuild the panel. Once the technical specifications are available, we’ll let you know whether it also makes use of the shunt and the wiring you already have.
Campervans and motorhomes
To see at a glance how much battery you have left and how long you can go without plugging it in.
Boat
Unveiled at the world’s largest boat show: clear displays on board and alarms that cannot be ignored.
Off-grid installations
Country houses, summer cottages or 48 V systems that require a reliable and easy-to-read display.
AI-generated illustration: the BMV-812 Smart in the electrical panel of a sailing boat.
Just to be clear
Victron has unveiled the BMV-812 Smart as a preview and has not yet published its full technical specifications. At present, we do not know which shunt it includes, nor its maximum current, exact dimensions, protection rating, whether it retains the programmable relay from the BMV-712, the price or the release date. We’re not going to make up figures: as soon as Victron publishes them, we’ll update this article and notify anyone who has asked us to do so.
David Conesa’s wish (FV Componentes)
I’d love it if the BMV-812 were configurable: to be able to choose which data from the Cerbo GX displays each screen (battery status, solar output, consumption, tank level, etc.) and combines several of these "clocks" on the panel, each displaying a different real-time reading from the installation, so you can always see everything at a glance. Will it? Victron says the new display is ready to receive new features via software updates, so there’s reason to be hopeful, but we’ll have to wait until the launch to find out.
If you’re setting up your system now and can’t wait, the BMV-712 Smart It remains a safe bet: tried and tested in thousands of installations, with Bluetooth, GX-compatible and available from our warehouse in Cartagena.
And if you want the BMV-812 as soon as it’s released, sign up below and we’ll let you know before anyone else.
Conclusion
The BMV-812 Smart is an upgraded version of the most popular battery monitor from Victron with a colour touchscreen, compatibility from 12 to 48 V and the same design as the BMV-712, ready to evolve with software updates. The full technical specifications, price and release date are yet to be announced. If you’re interested, sign up and we’ll be the first to let you know.
Be among the first
Drop us a line and we’ll let you know as soon as Victron announces the price and availability. If you need a monitor straight away, the BMV-712 Smart is in stock.
What is the Victron BMV-812 Smart?
This is the new battery monitor from Victron, the successor to the BMV series, featuring a colour touchscreen, compatible with 12, 24, 36 and 48 V systems, and offering GX and VictronConnect connectivity.
When will it go on sale and how much will it cost?
Victron has not yet announced either the release date or the price. It was unveiled as a preview at METSTRADE 2026. If you get in touch, we’ll let you know as soon as we have the details.
Can I replace my BMV-712 with the BMV-812?
Victron presents it as a direct replacement for the previous BMV models, with the compact design of the BMV-712. We will confirm the wiring and shunt details once the technical data sheet is published.
Is it suitable for 48 V batteries?
Yes, Victron states that it is compatible with 12, 24, 36 and 48 V systems.
Should I buy a BMV-712 now, or wait for the BMV-812?
If you need to start monitoring your battery straight away, the BMV-712 Smart is a tried-and-tested option that’s available now. If you’re not in a rush and would like a colour display, sign up for the BMV-812 alert.
Sources: Victron Energy, «Metstrade Amsterdam 2026» (5 November 2026) · Marine Review, «Victron showcases the Koro 640 GX S and BMV-812 Smart at METS»
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