VARTAelement backup 12
The VARTA element backup 12 is a home battery with usable capacity 11.7 kWh, charge power (continuous) 4 kW and warranty 10 years.1
Key figures
Technical specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Usable capacity | 11.7 kWh1 |
| Nominal capacity | 13 kWh1 |
| Charge power (continuous) | 4 kW1 |
| Discharge power (continuous) | 3.7 kW1 |
| Electrical | |
| Phases | 31 |
| Dimensions & weight | |
| Min. operating temperature | 5 °C1 |
| Width | 600 mm1 |
| Height | 1,176 mm1 |
| Depth | 500 mm1 |
| Weight | 165 kg1 |
| Warranty & lifespan | |
| Warranted cycles | 4,0001 |
| Warranty | 10 years1 |
Manufacturer documentation
- Product page
- Datasheet / specifications — VARTA element backup – DB178038DACHDE005
External links to VARTA's official website. The manufacturer may change or move documents; where they differ, the manufacturer's latest version applies.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usable capacity of the VARTA element backup 12?
The usable capacity of the VARTA element backup 12 is 11.7 kWh.1
What is the charge power (continuous) of the VARTA element backup 12?
The charge power (continuous) of the VARTA element backup 12 is 4 kW.1
What is the warranty of the VARTA element backup 12?
The warranty of the VARTA element backup 12 is 10 years.1
Sources
- VARTA element backup, DB178038DACHDE005 — VARTA Storage GmbH · accessed 29 Sept 2026