Best power stations for van life

Which van-life power station is lightest?

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 leads this list on weight (24.9 lb), among the 12 of 56 current models that meet every requirement. From another brand, the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 comes next (25.4 lb).

Leads on weight

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

1,024 Wh

24.9 lb

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Most Wh per list dollar

BLUETTI AC180

1,152 Wh

2.31 Wh per $

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Why these requirements?

Vans add a weight limit: at 45 lb or less one person can lift and secure it. LiFePO4 handles daily cycling, and 500 W of solar input refills from roof panels in a day of good sun. Sorted lightest first.

Which models just miss?

These miss exactly one requirement, closest misses first.

• ✕Goal Zero Yeti 1000 · needs capacity ≥ 1,000 Wh; has 998.4 Wh
• ✕DJI Power 2000 · needs weight ≤ 45 lb; has 48.5 lb
• ✕EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus · needs weight ≤ 45 lb; has 48.7 lb
• ✕EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max · needs weight ≤ 45 lb; has 50 lb
• ✕Goal Zero Yeti 1500 · needs weight ≤ 45 lb; has 52.8 lb
• ✕BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 · needs weight ≤ 45 lb; has 53.4 lb

How do the qualifying models score for van life?

Scoring only the 12 models that pass every requirement, the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 scores highest (67 of 100), ahead of the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (62).

Weights: weight 50%, capacity 20%, Wh per list dollar 20% and rated cycles 10%. Models missing a scored spec are marked †. How the score works.

How do the top picks meet each requirement?

Every model below passes all 4 requirements; the matrix shows by how much.

Why is the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 ahead of the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2?

The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 beats the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 on Wh per list dollar (2.05 Wh per $ vs 1.71 Wh per $).

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is the better pick if weight matters more to you (24.9 lb vs 25.4 lb).

Which requirement rules out the most models?

The weight ≤ 45 lb requirement is the hardest to meet: 20 of the 56 current models fail it. Together the requirements leave 12 qualifying models.

How fast do qualifying models recharge?

The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus refills fastest from solar, about 1.0 h of strong sun at its full input.

Which qualifying models pack the most battery per pound?

The Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 stores the most energy for its weight among qualifying models, 49 Wh per pound.

What does it cost to meet these requirements?

The cheapest qualifying model is the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 at $499 list; the median qualifying model lists at $699.

• Price range: $499 to $1,499.99 across 12 models with a list price.
• Most capacity per dollar: the BLUETTI AC180 at 2.31 Wh per list dollar.
• Cheapest expandable: the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 at $499.

Which models have missing data?

Missing specs are never guessed. Here is what that leaves out or rescales.

2 qualifying models are scored on fewer specs, and 5 models couldn't be checked against every requirement.

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