12V Lithium Battery · LiFePO4 · Bluetooth
1,280Wh of Power With Bluetooth Monitoring and Self-Heating
The ALPHA 1 is Rich Solar’s core 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 battery — built with premium A+ grade EV cells, rated for 5,000+ cycles with Bluetooth app monitoring and internal self-heating for cold-weather charging, sized for RVs, trailers, vans, boats, and off-grid use.
Premium Cells, Connected Features
The ALPHA 1 is the core model in Rich Solar’s ALPHA 1 lineup, powered by advanced EV-grade LiFePO₄ cells rated for 5,000+ charge cycles — roughly 3x the lifespan of a comparable lead-acid battery, at about a third of the weight for the same power output.
Bluetooth app monitoring and internal self-heating come standard, matching the ALPHA 1 PRO’s connected feature set. The main difference from the PRO is certification: the PRO carries UL1973 certification and a higher 7,000-cycle rating, while the standard ALPHA 1 sits at 5,000+ cycles without that certification.
What Sets the ALPHA 1 Apart
Bluetooth Monitoring
- Real-time tracking of SOC, voltage, current, temperature, and capacity via the app
- Quick pairing with a barcode scan
- Remote power on/off from your phone
- Available for both iOS and Android
Internal Self-Heating
- Charging locks out entirely below 32°F
- Internal heating automatically starts below 41°F
- Heating stops once the battery warms past 50°F
Built to Last
- 5,000+ cycles — roughly 3x the lifespan of lead-acid
- Same power output at 1/3 the weight of a comparable lead-acid battery
- Zero toxic materials, 100% recyclable
- Smart BMS with over-charge, over-discharge, and short-circuit protection
Internal Heating in Low Temperature
Three Ways to Charge
LiFePO4 Charger
~6 hours (14.4V, 20A, 0.2C)
Solar Panel
1 sunny day (>400W)
Generator
~6 hours (20A DC-DC charger)
Full Specifications
| Nominal voltage | 12.8 V |
| Nominal capacity | 100 Ah |
| Nominal energy | 1,280 Wh |
| Maximum discharge current | 100 A |
| Charge voltage | 14.4V ± 0.2V |
| Maximum charging current | 100 A |
| Charge temperature | 32°F to 131°F |
| Discharge temperature | -4°F to 140°F |
| Weight | 24 lbs |
| Dimensions | 10.2 × 6.6 × 8.3 in |
Find Your Perfect Power
All three ALPHA 1 batteries share the same 12.8V 100Ah, 1,280Wh core. The row highlighted below is the standard ALPHA 1 this page describes.
| Model | Heating | Bluetooth | Cycle Life | UL1973 | Max Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHA 1 | ✔ | ✔ | 5,000 | ✖ | 100A |
| ALPHA 1 LITE | ✖ | ✖ | 4,000 | ✖ | 100A |
| ALPHA 1 PRO | ✔ | ✔ | 7,000 | ✔ | 100A |
Common Questions
How is this different from the ALPHA 1 LITE and ALPHA 1 PRO?
All three share the same 12.8V 100Ah, 1,280Wh core. The standard ALPHA 1 has heating and Bluetooth like the PRO, but a lower 5,000-cycle rating and no UL1973 certification; the LITE has neither heating nor Bluetooth and a lower 4,000-cycle rating.
What does the Bluetooth app show?
Real-time state of charge, voltage, current, temperature, and remaining capacity, with barcode-scan pairing and remote power on/off — available for both iOS and Android.
Can it charge in freezing temperatures?
Charging locks out entirely below 32°F. Internal heating activates automatically below 41°F to bring the battery to a safe charging temperature, then shuts off once it passes 50°F.
How long does it take to fully charge?
About 6 hours with a dedicated LiFePO4 charger (14.4V, 20A) or a 20A DC-DC generator charger, or roughly one sunny day with 400W+ of solar input.
What’s the warranty on this battery?
Rich Solar’s product page for this battery doesn’t list a specific warranty term — check their warranty page or contact their support team directly for current coverage details.
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