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Sessy 2.0 10 kWh vs VARTA element backup 12

Usable capacity: Sessy 2.0 10 kWh 10.4 kWh, VARTA element backup 12 11.7 kWh. The VARTA element backup 12 is better on 4 of 8 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Sessy 2.0 10 kWh
  • VARTA element backup 12
PerformanceDimensions & weightWarranty & lifespan
Performance: Sessy 2.0 10 kWh 31, VARTA element backup 12 47; Dimensions & weight: Sessy 2.0 10 kWh 37, VARTA element backup 12 24; Warranty & lifespan: Sessy 2.0 10 kWh 47, VARTA element backup 12 28

Biggest differences

Fact2.0 10 kWhelement backup 12
Min. operating temperature0 °C5 °C
Discharge power (continuous)1.7 kW3.7 kW
Charge power (continuous)2.2 kW4 kW
Weight96 kg165 kg
Warranted cycles6,0004,000
Nominal capacity11 kWh13 kWh
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 130 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications Sessy2.0 10 kWh VARTAelement backup 12
General
Cell chemistry LFP 1 –
Smart charging on dynamic prices Yes 1 –
Wi-Fi / app Yes 1 –
Performance
Usable capacity 10.4 kWh 1 11.7 kWh ✓ 2
Nominal capacity 11 kWh 1 13 kWh ✓ 2
Expandable up to 31.2 kWh 1 –
Charge power (continuous) 2.2 kW 1 4 kW ✓ 2
Discharge power (continuous) 1.7 kW 1 3.7 kW ✓ 2
Electrical
Phases 1 1 3 2
Dimensions & weight
IP rating IP20 1 –
Min. operating temperature 0 °C ✓ 1 5 °C 2
Width 410 mm 1 600 mm 2
Height 780 mm 1 1,176 mm 2
Depth 270 mm 1 500 mm 2
Weight 96 kg ✓ 1 165 kg 2
Warranty & lifespan
Warranted cycles 6,000 ✓ 1 4,000 2
Warranty 10 years 1 10 years 2

Sources

  1. Sessy 2.0 10 kWh – specificaties, 09/2025 (tekst herkend met OCR) — Sessy B.V. · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  2. VARTA element backup, DB178038DACHDE005 — VARTA Storage GmbH · accessed 29 Sept 2026