Bluetti vs EcoFlow: Which Power Station for a Camper Van?
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Bluetti vs EcoFlow comes down to charge speed, weight and solar input. The EcoFlow Delta 3 lists a 56-minute full charge and 27.6 lb. The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 lists 45 minutes to 80%, 25 lb and up to 1,000 W of solar input. The Bluetti AC180 holds 1,152 Wh and weighs 35.3 lb. We read the maker pages on 5 October 2026, and independent testers at OutdoorGearLab measured all three.
Quick answer
Checked on 5 October 2026. Choose the EcoFlow Delta 3 if you want the quickest wall recharge (OutdoorGearLab measured about 50 minutes from empty) and room to add extra batteries up to 5 kWh. Choose the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 if weight, noise and solar input matter more: 25 lb, 30 dB and up to 1,000 W of solar per Bluetti. Choose the AC180 only if you want the larger 1,152 Wh and accept 35.3 lb.
All picks, with a buy button each
EcoFlow DELTA 3
Lists 1,024 Wh, 1,800 W, 27.6 lb and a 56-minute full charge. Read more
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
Lists 1,024 Wh, 1,800 W, 25 lb and 80% in 45 minutes. Read more
How we compared them
The NomadsToolsLab team read the maker pages for all three power stations end to end on 5 October 2026 and checked each Amazon page with a US delivery address. All three show a buy button and are sold new. We also opened the pages that rank for this search: two of the three list the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 and the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 next to Bluetti and EcoFlow, so both are in the "Also worth a look" section below.
What surprised us: Bluetti's page for the Elite 100 V2 lists a charging temperature of 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F), while we found no charging temperature on EcoFlow's Delta 3 page, so check the manual before you charge one in a cold van. Testers at OutdoorGearLab (July 2026) charged the Delta 3 from empty in about 50 minutes at 1,229 Wh per hour, measured 870 Wh of its 1,024 Wh and ranked it 6th of 14 stations. The same testers measured 890 Wh on the Elite 100 V2 but a slower 1.8 hours (512 Wh per hour), called it exceptionally quiet and ranked it 9th of 14. In their AC180 review (January 2026) they measured 950 Wh of 1,152 Wh and a 1.3-hour charge, and listed a noisy fan among the cons. They also noted that only 3 of the Delta 3's 6 AC outlets are grounded.
Every number in the table comes from the makers' own pages.
From the road: I didn't have a generator. I had this thing where you can plug into the solar panels and it was charging it inside the battery, and then you can plug in everything inside. It was a mobile thing.
Bluetti vs EcoFlow at a glance
| Pick | Capacity | Weight | Charging (maker) | Solar input | Warranty | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity: 1,024 Wh | Weight: 27.6 lb | Charging (maker): Full in 56 min at 1,500 W AC | Solar input: 500 W (listing) | Warranty: 5 years | Get yours on Amazon |
| Capacity: 1,024 Wh | Weight: 25 lb | Charging (maker): 80% in 45 min | Solar input: 1,000 W max | Warranty: 5 years | Get yours on Amazon |
 | Capacity: 1,152 Wh | Weight: 35.3 lb | Charging (maker): 1,440 W max AC input | Solar input: 500 W max | Warranty: 5 years | Get yours on Amazon |
The makers' charge times use their own conditions, so compare them with the tester numbers further down. All three are LiFePO4. EcoFlow lists 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity, Bluetti lists 4,000+ cycles to 80% for the Elite 100 V2 and 3,500+ cycles for the AC180.
1. EcoFlow DELTA 3
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Portable Power Station
The EcoFlow DELTA 3 is listed by EcoFlow at 1,024 Wh, 12.5 kg (27.6 lb), 15.7 x 8.0 x 11.2 in, with 13 outputs, a UPS switchover under 10 ms and an IP65 battery pack. EcoFlow says it charges from 0 to 100% in 56 minutes on 1,500 W of AC input, based on its internal testing, and lists 4,000 cycles to 80+% capacity.
It accepts the Delta 2, Delta 2 Max, Delta Pro 3 and Delta 3 extra batteries for up to 5 kWh. EcoFlow lists the noise at under 30 dB at 600 W and under 40 dB at 1,200 W. The Amazon listing we checked is sold and shipped by Amazon.com.
2. BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station
The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is listed by Bluetti at 1,024 Wh, 1,800 W, 11.5 kg (25 lb) and 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in. Bluetti lists 4,000+ cycles to 80% of original capacity, a UPS switchover of 10 ms or less, 30 dB noise and a 5-year warranty.
The solar input is listed at 1,000 W maximum. Charging temperature is 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) and discharging is -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F). The listing we checked is sold by Bluetti on Amazon.
3. BLUETTI AC180
BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station
The BLUETTI AC180 is listed by Bluetti at 1,152 Wh, 1,800 W (2,700 W surge), 35.3 lb and 13.4 x 9.7 x 12.5 in, with 1,440 W of maximum AC input and 500 W of solar. Bluetti lists 3,500+ cycles and a 5-year warranty. In the Elite 100 V2 comparison table on Bluetti's page the AC180 is shown with a 20 ms UPS and 40 dB of noise, against 10 ms and 30 dB for the Elite 100 V2.
The Amazon listing we checked is sold and shipped by Amazon.com.
Also worth a look: Jackery and Anker
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is listed by Jackery at 1,070 Wh, 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) and 12.87 x 8.82 x 9.72 in, with 4,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity. The Amazon listing says 1,500 W of output with a 3,000 W surge. Jackery lists a 3-year warranty, with 2 extra years only when you buy on jackery.com. The listing we checked is sold by Jackery Inc. On the listed numbers it is the lightest of the five stations in this guide.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is listed by Anker at 1,024 Wh, 2,000 W (3,000 W peak), 24.9 lb and 15.12 x 8.19 x 9.61 in, with a 10 ms UPS and up to 600 W (60 V) of solar input. Anker lists charging from 32°F to 104°F and discharging from -4°F to 104°F. The Amazon listing says a full recharge takes 49 minutes and the battery keeps at least 80% after 4,000 cycles. The listing we checked is sold by AnkerDirect.
What the testers measured
OutdoorGearLab reviewed all three, so their numbers are the closest like-for-like we found, although the reviews are from different months. In the cards below, 'listed' is the maker's figure and 'measured' is OutdoorGearLab's.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 (reviewed July 2026)
- Capacity: 1,024 Wh listed, 870 Wh measured
- Charge from empty: 56 minutes listed, about 50 minutes measured (1,229 Wh per hour)
- Weight: 27.6 lb listed, 28.1 lb measured
- Score 67 of 100, ranked 6th of 14
- Noted: only 3 of the 6 AC outlets are grounded
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 (reviewed July 2026)
- Capacity: 1,024 Wh listed, 890 Wh measured (87%)
- Charge from empty: 80% in 45 minutes listed, 1.8 hours to full measured (512 Wh per hour)
- Weight: 25 lb listed and measured
- Score 65 of 100, ranked 9th of 14
- Noted: exceptionally quiet
BLUETTI AC180 (reviewed January 2026)
- Capacity: 1,152 Wh listed, 950 Wh measured (82%)
- Charge from empty: 1.3 hours measured
- Weight: 35.3 lb listed, 36 lb measured
- Score 66 of 100
- Noted: a noisy fan
Our reading: if you mostly recharge from the wall or the alternator between drives, the Delta 3 refills fastest. If the sun does most of the work and you want a light, quiet box, the Elite 100 V2 matches that better, and its maker lists the highest solar input. The AC180 offers the most capacity on paper, and it is the one you will feel when you lift it.
Cold, noise and solar input
Bluetti lists charging for the Elite 100 V2 from 0°C (32°F) and discharging down to -20°C (-4°F). EcoFlow's Delta 3 product page, as we read it on 5 October 2026, has no charging temperature, so use the manual that comes with it. These stations use the same LiFePO4 chemistry as a van battery, and the same rule applies: see our lithium vs AGM battery comparison for what makers say about charging below freezing.
On noise, EcoFlow lists under 30 dB at 600 W and Bluetti lists 30 dB for the Elite 100 V2. For solar, Bluetti lists up to 1,000 W for the Elite 100 V2 and 500 W for the AC180, and the Amazon listing for the Delta 3 says 500 W. If you want to feed it from roof panels, our camper van solar panel guide and charge controller comparison cover the panel side.
Which one to pick
Pick the EcoFlow DELTA 3 if
- you recharge from the wall or the alternator a lot
- you may want to add extra batteries later, up to 5 kWh
- you can carry 27.6 lb
Pick the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 if
- weight and noise matter, 25 lb and 30 dB listed
- you want to feed it with more solar, up to 1,000 W listed
- you are fine with a slower wall recharge
Pick the BLUETTI AC180 if
- you want the most capacity of the three, 1,152 Wh
- it stays in one place most of the time, it weighs 35.3 lb
Chenzo, founder of NomadsToolsLab
I lived in a van and a caravan for seven years in Spain and Portugal, off grid. I built everything inside the van myself.
Comparing more brands? Our power station guide for van life also covers Jackery and Anker, and power stations for working off the grid covers smaller stations for laptop use.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 lists 1,024 Wh, 27.6 lb and a 56-minute full charge; OutdoorGearLab measured about 50 minutes.
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2 lists 25 lb, 30 dB and up to 1,000 W solar; testers measured a slower 1.8-hour wall charge.
- Bluetti AC180 lists 1,152 Wh and 35.3 lb; testers measured 950 Wh.
- Testers measured 870 to 950 Wh of real capacity across the three.
- Check the charge temperature before cold trips: Bluetti and Anker list 32°F, EcoFlow's page lists none.
- Also worth a look: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 lists 23.8 lb, Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 lists 24.9 lb and 600 W of solar input.
Where to go next
Planning the electrics? Read how to wire a camper van and cargo van conversion for beginners. For bigger panels see portable solar panels. Comparing the Jackery with EcoFlow on its own? See Jackery vs EcoFlow. Building around a battery bank instead? See Renogy vs LiTime and MPPT vs PWM charge controllers.
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FAQ
Is Bluetti or EcoFlow better for a camper van?
It depends on what you do most. EcoFlow lists a 56-minute full charge and expansion to 5 kWh for the Delta 3. Bluetti lists 25 lb, 30 dB and up to 1,000 W of solar for the Elite 100 V2.
Does the EcoFlow Delta 3 charge faster than the Bluetti Elite 100 V2?
In OutdoorGearLab's measurements, yes: about 50 minutes for the Delta 3 against 1.8 hours for the Elite 100 V2. Bluetti lists 80% in 45 minutes, which is a different measure from a full charge.
How much of the rated capacity do you actually get?
OutdoorGearLab measured 870 Wh from the Delta 3 (1,024 Wh listed), 890 Wh from the Elite 100 V2 (1,024 Wh listed) and 950 Wh from the AC180 (1,152 Wh listed).
Can a power station charge in freezing weather?
Check the maker. Bluetti lists charging for the Elite 100 V2 from 0°C (32°F). EcoFlow's Delta 3 product page does not list a charging temperature, so read the manual.
How much solar can each station take?
Bluetti lists 1,000 W maximum solar input for the Elite 100 V2 and 500 W for the AC180. The Amazon listing for the EcoFlow Delta 3 says 500 W of solar input.
For the Jackery side of the story, see Jackery vs EcoFlow for van life.
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