Fogstar Drift
Not sure which Fogstar battery you need?
Fogstar have several versions of their Drift battery available. But which one do you need? We explain the difference between the ECO, Drift, Drift Gen2 and Drift PRO (Gen2) below.
Fogstar Drift ECO
The Drift ECO are Fogstar’s cost-effective lithium leisure battery. They feature:
- 100A max discharge current (100Ah) / 250A max discharge current (305Ah)
- Equipped with REPT and Envision cells respectively
- Built-in BMS
- No built-in battery monitor
- 6 year warranty
Recommended for: Basic systems with low power requirements. Please note you will need to purchase a separate battery monitor if using an ECO battery.
Fogstar Drift
The Drift are Fogstar’s original lithium leisure battery. They feature:
- 250A max discharge current (100A for the 105Ah model)
- Grade A EVE cells
- Built-in heater
- Built-in BMS & app
- 10 year warranty
Recommended for: Most small to mid-level electrical systems without the need for a discharge current higher than 250A.
Fogstar Drift Gen2
The Drift Gen2 are the next level in LiFePO4 battery technology. On top of all of the features of the Drift, they also boast:
- 300A max discharge current
- ‘Plug and play’ integration with Victron products (via a CAN port)
- 0.2A shunt accuracy
- Battery linking via RJ45
- Integrated “Active Balancing” (increases lifespan & usable capacity)
- Connect up to 16 batteries in parallel
Recommended for: Systems that require a higher max discharge current, or systems including a Victron full system monitor, such as a Cerbo GX.
Fogstar Drift PRO (Gen2)
The Drift PRO Gen2 are much the same as the Drift Gen2. The major differences being:
- Serviceable metal case
- Does not include the 0.2A shunt accuracy of the Drift Gen2
- Connect up to 4 batteries in parallel
The Drift PRO’s are being phased out, and this is why the functionality largely overlaps with the newer Drift Gen2.
Why Fogstar Drift batteries?
Fogstar are the UK’s leading lithium battery retailer. We believe they offer the best balance of performance and affordability. So, that’s why we include Fogstar Drift lithium batteries in our webstore and all of our Nohma electrical systems.
Bluetooth Drift app
The Fogstar Drift, Drift Gen2 and Drift PRO leisure batteries have Bluetooth by standard. So, you can connect to your battery via your smartphone. Then, simply monitor your battery’s performance and state of charge via Fogstar’s Drift app. This means you don’t need to include an additional battery monitor in your system.
In comparison, the ECO range doesn’t have Bluetooth. So, you will need to purchase an external battery monitor for the ECO batteries.
Plug and play Victron integration
The Drift Gen2 and Drift PRO batteries feature a plug and play integration with Victron products. So, if you have a Cerbo GX in your system, simply connect it to your battery’s CAN comms port using an RJ45 cable.
Campervan electrics leaving you confused?
Electrical system kits including Fogstar batteries
Want to include these batteries in your electrical system but not sure what else you need? Our Fogstar battery kits include everything you need to install a battery subsystem in your electrical system. Alternatively, we also have full system kits which include the Drift batteries.
