Deye Hybrid Inverters with Second-Life EV Batteries

Deye's SUN-SG01HP3 hybrid inverter family covers 5 kW single-phase to 50 kW three-phase in a single hardware line. Its DC input tolerates the 160–800 V window used by most European EV packs, which makes it one of the most common pairings with BMS-EV controllers.

What Deye hybrid inverters do. Deye SUN-SG01HP3 hybrid inverters combine PV MPPT, battery charge/discharge and grid-tie functions in one unit. Single-phase AM2 models (5–20 kW) accept 160–500 V DC on the battery port; three-phase BM3 models (29.9–50 kW) accept 160–800 V DC. Battery communication is CAN at 500 kbps using a Pylontech-derived protocol frame set. Compatible second-life packs include Tesla Model 3/Y, BMW i3, VW MEB (ID.3/ID.4/Enyaq), Nissan Leaf 62 kWh HV, and Hyundai/Kia E-GMP 400 V variants.

About Deye

Deye Inverter Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer based in Ningbo, in operation since 2007. Deye ships hybrid, on-grid and low-voltage inverters worldwide and is rebadged under Sunsynk (UK), Turbo-Energy (Spain) and Rhino (Africa). The SG01HP3 family is a hardware-common platform: firmware and DIP switch settings select single-phase or three-phase operation, EU or ROW grid codes, and battery communication mode. Deye publishes CAN frame documentation on request through its dealer network.

Supported models

Model familyPhaseAC outputBattery DCMPPTComms
SUN-5K-SG01HP3-EU-AM21P5 kW160–700 V (5–25 kW) / 160–800 V (29.9–50 kW)2× 15 ACAN 500k
SUN-6K-SG01HP3-EU-AM21P6 kW160–700 V (5–25 kW) / 160–800 V (29.9–50 kW)2× 15 ACAN 500k
SUN-8K-SG01HP3-EU-AM21P8 kW160–700 V (5–25 kW) / 160–800 V (29.9–50 kW)2× 15 ACAN 500k
SUN-10K-SG01HP3-EU-AM21P10 kW160–700 V (5–25 kW) / 160–800 V (29.9–50 kW)2× 15 ACAN 500k
SUN-12K-SG01HP3-EU-AM21P12 kW160–700 V (5–25 kW) / 160–800 V (29.9–50 kW)2× 15 ACAN 500k
SUN-16K-SG01HP3-EU-AM21P16 kW160–700 V (5–25 kW) / 160–800 V (29.9–50 kW)2× 15 ACAN 500k
SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM21P20 kW160–700 V (5–25 kW) / 160–800 V (29.9–50 kW)2× 15 ACAN 500k
SUN-29.9K-SG01HP3-EU-BM33P29.9 kW160–800 V3× 26 ACAN 500k
SUN-30K-SG01HP3-EU-BM33P30 kW160–800 V3× 26 ACAN 500k
SUN-40K-SG01HP3-EU-BM33P40 kW160–800 V3× 26 ACAN 500k
SUN-50K-SG01HP3-EU-BM33P50 kW160–800 V3× 26 ACAN 500k

DC voltage ranges

Communication protocol

Deye SG01HP3 uses a CAN 2.0B bus at 500 kbps, terminated with 120 Ω. The frame set is Pylontech-derived: message IDs 0x35C, 0x35E, 0x351, 0x355, 0x356, 0x359, 0x35F. BMS-EV re-encodes the vehicle BMS data into these frames.

CAN IDDirectionContent
0x351Battery → InverterCharge/discharge V and I limits
0x355Battery → InverterSOC, SOH
0x356Battery → InverterPack voltage, current, temperature
0x359Battery → InverterProtection flags, alarm flags
0x35CBattery → InverterRequest charge/discharge enable
0x35EBattery → InverterManufacturer ASCII
0x35FBattery → InverterBattery type, hardware/software version

Heartbeat is 1 Hz. If the inverter loses CAN for more than 30 s it opens the battery contactor and displays fault F60/F61.

Battery compatibility

Wiring architecture

┌───────────────────┐ ┌────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ │ EV battery pack │ │ BMS-EV │ │ Deye SG01HP3 │ │ (Tesla / i3 / │ HV DC │ Controller │ CAN │ Battery port │ │ MEB / Leaf 62) │──────►│ (precharge + │──────►│ 160–700 V (5–25 kW) / 160–800 V (29.9–50 kW) (AM2) │ │ │ │ translator) │ │ 160–800 V (BM3) │ │ Vehicle BMS kept │ CAN │ │ │ │ │ powered by 12 V │◄─────►│ Pylontech │ │ PV MPPT × 2 (AM2)│ │ from inverter aux │ │ frame emu. │ │ or × 3 (BM3) │ └───────────────────┘ └────────────────┘ └────────┬─────────┘ │ │ AC 230 V (AM2) │ AC 400 V 3P (BM3) ▼ Grid + loads

The BMS-EV controller sits on the CAN bus between the vehicle BMS (native protocol, typically 500 kbps) and the Deye battery port (Pylontech-frame 500 kbps). Two separate CAN segments, one bridge. The HV DC path runs directly from pack contactors through main fuse to the inverter battery input; the controller sequences precharge and main contactor closure on its 12 V control side.

Common integration guides

Known limitations

FAQ

Does Deye support the Tesla Model 3 pack directly?

Not without an intermediate controller. The Tesla BMS speaks a proprietary CAN protocol; Deye speaks a Pylontech-derived protocol. The BMS-EV controller bridges the two protocols and handles precharge, which Deye's battery port does not perform on its own.

What is the maximum battery voltage on the SG01HP3?

500 V on the AM2 single-phase family, 800 V on the BM3 three-phase family. Charge target should be set 20–30 V below the ceiling to leave headroom for cell-imbalance transients.

Which grid codes are supported in Europe?

EN 50549 (generic EU), VDE-AR-N 4105 (Germany), CEI 0-21 (Italy), G98/G99 (UK), RD 1699 (Spain), Poland PL grid code. Set at commissioning via installer menu.

Can I feed one Deye from two EV packs?

Not through the single battery port. Two-inverter designs (one per pack) with a common AC bus are preferred for parallel installations. The BMS-EV controller does not currently support multiplexing two vehicle BMSes into one CAN emulator instance.

What happens if CAN communication drops?

Deye opens the battery contactor after ~30 s of missing heartbeat and displays fault F60 (BMS communication lost) or F61 (BMS SOC out of range). The BMS-EV controller runs at 1 Hz heartbeat by default, well within margin.

Do I need a Deye firmware update?

Any main-board firmware ≥ 2.44 accepts the Pylontech frame set BMS-EV emits. Units shipped since mid-2023 are already at ≥ 2.44. If you buy used, verify with your dealer.

Can Deye SG01HP3 export excess PV to grid while battery charges?

Yes. Priority is configurable: PV → Battery → Load → Grid, or PV → Load → Battery → Grid. Export limits are set per grid code.

Shop Deye-compatible BMS-EV controllers
Pre-configured for your EV battery + Deye SUN SG01HP3 combination
Last updated: 2026-09-18
Current firmware: 15.0.14
Technical author: BMS-EV engineering team (Clima Boost sp. z o.o., Poland)
Reviewer: Jakub Lipiński, founder/lead engineer BMS-EV
Revision: 2026-09-18 — aligned with firmware 15.0.14, SOFAR 180–800 V DC verification, Kia EV6 + SOFAR HYD 15KTL case study reference
Related: All inverters · Compatibility Matrix · Integration guides

Sources and references

ParameterValueSource
SUN 5-25K SG01HP3-EU battery voltage range160–700 V DCDeye SUN 5-25K SG01HP3-EU datasheet
SUN 29.9-50K SG01HP3-EU battery voltage range160–800 V DCDeye approved battery list DY-HV(160-800)-028 (August 2025)
Max charging current30/37/50 A per modelDeye SG01HP3-EU datasheet (5-8K: 30A; 10-12K: 37A; 15-25K: 50A)
BYD HVS support ceiling512 V (per BYD spec)BYD Battery-Box HVS/HVM compatible inverter list V2.21