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Choosing your power system
Every Maverick is off-grid ready as standard. The question is how long you want to stay off-grid, and what you want to run while you are there. Here is how our three power systems compare.
All-in-one, all three
All three systems we fit are all-in-one lithium units. The battery, the inverter that gives you 230V sockets, and the chargers for driving, hook-up and solar are in one box. That means fewer parts, fewer connections to go wrong, and one screen and app to see what is going on.
They all charge while you drive, from a campsite hook-up, and from a solar panel on the roof. And they all run the same van: the fridge, lights, USB charging, the water pump and the induction hob. The difference is how much energy they store, how much power they can deliver at once, and how quickly they recharge.
Clayton Power LPS II 2000: standard
The LPS II 2000 comes with every Maverick. It stores 1,050 Wh of usable energy, and its inverter delivers 1,500W continuously, or 2,000W for up to 10 minutes. It charges at 45A while you drive and takes up to 400W of solar.
It is all most people need for weekends away and summer trips: the fridge running day and night, lights, phones and laptops, and cooking on the induction hob.
Clayton Power LPS II 3000: nearly double the storage
The LPS II 3000 looks the same from the outside, with a bigger battery inside. It stores 1,900 Wh usable, nearly double the standard unit, and its inverter delivers 2,300W continuously, or 3,000W for up to 10 minutes.
That extra headroom is what you notice. Stay an extra night or two without hooking up, keep going through darker winter days, and run bigger appliances, like a hair dryer or coffee machine, without watching the screen. It is also the better match if you choose the double induction hob and want to run both rings flat out together.
Eberspächer Zeliox Neo 4000: the most power
The Zeliox Neo 4000 is a 48V system. Running at a higher voltage is more efficient for big loads, and it lets the Zeliox deliver 4,000W continuously, with peaks up to 8,000W. Hair dryers, kettles and air fryers run with ease, even alongside everything else.
It stores 2.4 kWh, and recharges fastest of the three: Eberspächer quotes about 1 hour 50 minutes from empty to full while driving. It has a built-in touchscreen, app control and 4G, so you can check on your van remotely. It suits heavy power users and people who hop between stops, recharging as they drive.
Side by side
| LPS II 2000 | LPS II 3000 | Zeliox Neo 4000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Included | + £1,199 | + £1,699 |
| Usable storage | 1,050 Wh | 1,900 Wh | 2.4 kWh |
| Continuous output | 1,500 W | 2,300 W | 4,000 W |
| Short bursts | 2,000 W for 10 min | 3,000 W for 10 min | 8,000 W peak |
| System voltage | 12 V | 12 V | 48 V |
| Charging while driving | 45 A | 45 A | Full in about 1 h 50 |
| Solar | Up to 400 W | Up to 400 W | Built-in MPPT |
| Weight | 22.5 kg | 27.5 kg | 43 kg |
| Best for | Weekends and summer trips | Longer off-grid stays, winter trips and bigger appliances | Heavy power use and the fastest recharge |
Figures from Clayton Power and Eberspächer data sheets. Eberspächer does not publish a separate usable capacity, so the full 2.4 kWh is shown.
Add solar to stay out longer
Solar keeps your battery topped up whenever you are parked in daylight, so you can stay put without driving or hooking up. We recommend our 270W flush panel for most people: it is perfect for off-grid adventures and works with every system above. The 330W panel is there if you want the most from the roof.
Still not sure?
Try our power estimator. Choose the appliances you would use and the weather you travel in, and see how long each system lasts. Or come and see them fitted at the workshop, and we will talk it through with you.
Ready to choose? Build and price your van, or visit the workshop to see each system in a finished van.