BLUETTI Elite 30 V2: what it runs and for how long
A 288 Wh lithium iron phosphate station with 600 W of output (surge rating not published). At the default 85% efficiency that is 245 Wh you can use.
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Key numbers
288Wh
Rated capacity
245Wh
Usable at 85%, 288 × 0.85
600W
Continuous output
Not published
Surge, checks use the continuous rating
9.5lb
Weight, 4.3 kg
$279.99
List price, $0.97 per Wh, as of October 2026
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What it runs
It powers 8 of the 16 common appliances below, each on its own. It cannot power a refrigerator (modern, full size). Needs 1,000 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 600 W continuous rating is lower. It also cannot power 7 more from the list.
| Appliance | Watts | Can it power it | On a full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone charging | 20 W | Runs it | 12.2 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating. |
| Laptop (while charging) | 65 W | Runs it | 3.8 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating. |
| Wi-Fi router and modemestimate | 28 W | Runs it | 8.7 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating. |
| LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens) | 8.5 W | Runs it | 28.8 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating. |
| TV, 55 inch LED (LCD) | 82 W | Runs it | 3.0 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating. |
| CPAP machine (no humidifier) | 11 W | Runs it | 22.3 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating. |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary) | 290 W | Runs it | 51 minCounts the running watts for every hour you enter.Starting watts not published; motors often need 2 to 3 times their running watts to start.Surge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating. |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 125 W | Runs it | 2.0 hCounts the running watts for every hour you enter.Starting watts not published; motors often need 2 to 3 times their running watts to start.Surge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating. |
| Refrigerator (modern, full size) | 275 W1,000 W to start | Cannot power itNeeds 1,000 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 600 W continuous rating is lower. | none |
| Chest freezer | 300 W750 W to start | Cannot power itNeeds 750 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 600 W continuous rating is lower. | none |
| Sump pump (1/2 HP) | 925 W1,725 W to start | Cannot power itNeeds 925 W running at once; this station gives 600 W.Needs 1,725 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 600 W continuous rating is lower. | none |
| Drip coffee maker | 900 W | Cannot power itNeeds 900 W running at once; this station gives 600 W.Needs 900 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 600 W continuous rating is lower. | none |
| Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power) | 1,530 W | Cannot power itNeeds 1,530 W running at once; this station gives 600 W.Needs 1,530 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 600 W continuous rating is lower. | none |
| Electric kettle | 1,500 W | Cannot power itNeeds 1,500 W running at once; this station gives 600 W.Needs 1,500 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 600 W continuous rating is lower. | none |
| Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU) | 525 W1,050 W to start | Cannot power itNeeds 1,050 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 600 W continuous rating is lower. | none |
| Electric space heater (1,500 W) | 1,500 W | Cannot power itNeeds 1,500 W running at once; this station gives 600 W.Needs 1,500 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 600 W continuous rating is lower. | none |
Running time is usable watt hours divided by the appliance's average draw, with nothing else plugged in. Loads used for minutes a day show minutes of use. Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.
Explained in: Why you get less than the rated capacity, Starting watts explained and How to read an appliance label for watts.
Will it run your appliance
Pick any of the appliance types in the data to see whether the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 powers it and for how long.
Recharging
From the wall
Maximum AC charging input: 380 W.
The maker states these wall charging times:
- 0 to 80% in 45 min (at 25 °C)
From solar
It takes up to 200 W of solar. Worked at 4 peak sun hours, counting 75% of the panel rating to allow for heat, angle and controller losses:
- 200 W of panels × 4 h of sun × 0.75 = 600 Wh a day. From empty to full: 288 ÷ (200 × 0.75) = 1.9 hours of sun.
Work out other panel sizes for the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
Explained in: How much solar to recharge a power station.
From a car
Car charging input: not published.
Expansion and backup mode
It takes no expansion batteries, so the capacity stays at 288 Wh.
Backup (UPS) mode: the maker states a switchover of 20 ms or faster.
Lifting Power can run this at up to 1,500 W by lowering the voltage. That suits heaters and kettles, not motors or electronics. The verdicts on this site never count it as output.
Explained in: Power station backup mode (UPS) explained.
Full specifications
- Rated capacity
- 288 Wh
- Battery chemistry
- LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)
- Cycle life
- 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity
- Continuous AC output
- 600 W
- Surge rating
- Not published
- Boost mode
- Lifting Power, up to 1,500 W for resistive loads
- AC voltage
- 120 V
- 240 V
- no 240 V output
- USB-C
- 2 ports, up to 140 W
- USB-A
- 2 ports
- 12 V car outlet
- up to 120 W
- Wall charging input
- up to 380 W
- Solar input
- up to 200 W
- Expansion batteries
- no
- Backup (UPS) switchover
- 20 ms or faster
- Weight
- 9.5 lb (4.3 kg)
- Size (box)
- 9.8 × 7 × 6.6 in250 × 178 × 168 mm, largest side first
- Charges down to
- 32 °F (0 °C)
- Runs down to
- -4 °F (-20 °C)
- Noise
- 30 dBas the maker publishes it; conditions differ between makers
- App connection
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Warranty
- 5 years
Battery chemistry: LiFePO4 vs NMC batteries in power stations.
Price
$279.99 list price as of October 2026, the regular price on the maker's US store. That is $0.97 per Wh of rated capacity. Sale prices change often and are not stored; the maker's page shows today's price and stock.
BLUETTI's page for the Elite 30 V2 (opens in a new tab)
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Similar stations
The nearest capacities in the data, from any brand.
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Surge | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | 256 Wh | 300 W | 600 W | 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) | $249$0.97 per Wh |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 286 Wh | 600 W | 1,200 W | 10.4 lb (4.7 kg) | $299$1.05 per Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 600 W | 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) | $299$1.04 per Wh |
| Goal Zero Yeti 300 | 297 Wh | 350 W | 600 W | 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) | $349.95$1.18 per Wh |
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Sources
Researched from these pages, then checked against them a second time.
- BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 288Wh 600W Portable Power Station - BLUETTI US maker product page, checked
- BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station | 600W 288WhBLUETTI UK maker product page, checked
- BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station | 600W 288Wh - BLUETTI EU maker product page, checked
We read published specifications and do the math; we do not test products. The methodology states every formula on this page.