Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expiredEsente posted Sep 10, 2024 03:12 PM
  1. Deal Image
Item 1 of 2
  1. Deal Image
  2. Deal Image
Item 1 of 2
expiredEsente posted Sep 10, 2024 03:12 PM

800W EcoFlow Alternator Charger

+ Free Shipping

$199

$599

66% off
EcoFlow
119 Comments 42,966 Views
Visit EcoFlow
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
EcoFlow has 800W EcoFlow Alternator Charger on sale for $199. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Esente for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Charge while you drive, and stay powered up on the road
  • Charger uses onboard DC-DC converter to restore your EcoFlow power station's energy while you drive
  • 800W turbo alternator, 8x faster than traditional in-vehicle auxiliary power outlets
  • Top up 1kWh in only 1.3 hours
  • A 3-in-1 fast charger, maintainer, and jump starter keeps your battery in mint condition
    • Charge: Use your car's alternator to refuel your portable power station
    • Reverse Charge: Recharge your vehicle starter battery or RV house battery using your portable power station
    • Battery Maintenance: Extends your vehicle starter battery or RV house battery life by using lower electrical current
  • Suitable for a variety of vehicles, including SUVs, pickups, and RVs
  • Expands existing RV house battery capacity
  • 2-year warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this store:
    • Details of EcoFlow's return policy (here).
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer matches the recent FP deal.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

Original Post

Written by Esente
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
EcoFlow has 800W EcoFlow Alternator Charger on sale for $199. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Esente for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Charge while you drive, and stay powered up on the road
  • Charger uses onboard DC-DC converter to restore your EcoFlow power station's energy while you drive
  • 800W turbo alternator, 8x faster than traditional in-vehicle auxiliary power outlets
  • Top up 1kWh in only 1.3 hours
  • A 3-in-1 fast charger, maintainer, and jump starter keeps your battery in mint condition
    • Charge: Use your car's alternator to refuel your portable power station
    • Reverse Charge: Recharge your vehicle starter battery or RV house battery using your portable power station
    • Battery Maintenance: Extends your vehicle starter battery or RV house battery life by using lower electrical current
  • Suitable for a variety of vehicles, including SUVs, pickups, and RVs
  • Expands existing RV house battery capacity
  • 2-year warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this store:
    • Details of EcoFlow's return policy (here).
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer matches the recent FP deal.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

Original Post

Written by Esente

Community Voting

Deal Score
+32
Good Deal
Visit EcoFlow

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Top Comments

Formless
952 Posts
389 Reputation
This device connects to a vehicle electrical system (the alternator) and cranks out a higher power output than the normal vehicle wiring would be capable of.

It is useful to charge power centers like the Ecoflow units faster than the typical 100W or so you'd get from a cigarette lighter plug style adapter you find in most vehicles (or RVs).
3JABO
880 Posts
330 Reputation
>If you have a Ecoflow battery bank

Ok. Got it.

>you can use this to quick charge using your vehicle/RV charging system

Wait, you've lost me.

>to charge an Ecoflow battery bank.

I'm sorry, I can charge the thing I am trying to charge by using the thing I am trying to charge to charge itself?
chung_chang
970 Posts
341 Reputation
Bought this on Prime Day plus Delta 2 for total $650. Have everything setup and ready for next hurricane power outage. A few things to share:

Don't have to connect directly to starter battery. But better be sure wherever you connect this to can handle 800W+. I connected this to the battery service terminal under the hood. Starter battery is under the trunk floor in the back. There's a 175A fuse inline to service terminal so more than enough amperage to handle this. The included 16ft cable is 6AWG with 125A fuse. Ring terminals are M8 size.
Normal starter battery voltage is <13V. Once engine starts, alternator ups that voltage to >13V. Once engine shuts off, voltage drops back to <13V. Default setting on this would prevent drawing any power from your battery while engine is off. Once engine starts, this automatically begins charging your power station. Once engine shuts off, this automatically stops drawing power to keep your battery from getting drained. This start/shutoff voltage setting can be customized in the app but default worked for me out of the box.
In case your starter battery is drained and cannot start the car, this can go in reverse and use your power station to charge your starter battery. This is done with just a simple tap in the app.
On EV or certain hybrids with no alternators, this still works (and better IMO). The car uses DC-DC converter to reduce 400/800V traction battery down to operate 12V devices and to charge the starter battery. This is also a DC-DC converter that increases 12V to 60V to charge your power station. This hardly puts strain on the car's DC-DC converter as long as it can handle additional 800W+ load. You can always lower from 800W draw from this in the app by swiping left or right.
This can work on non-EcoFlow power stations via solar input at 60V/500W max, provided you DIY your own cable (supposedly official EF cable is on the way): https://youtube.com/shorts/uVBrNY...I80vRe-bdV

118 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Sep 10, 2024 08:20 PM
508 Posts
Joined Jan 2013
2hatsSep 10, 2024 08:20 PM
508 Posts
Quote from turboc20 :
No. Car alternator is much more precious than EcoFlow anything (consider labor to repair).
This thing puts too much stress on the alternator.
I have a self-installed audio head unit, 2 amps, DSP and sub in my vehicle, directly connected to my battery (4 AWG) and consuming more power than the stock set-up. It's been running fine for 5 years so far!

Nothing different with adding this product - you'll draw more power than stock, but you won't harm the alternator, especially noting you can limit power draw as needed.
Sep 10, 2024 08:29 PM
6,138 Posts
Joined Dec 2004
CaleoSep 10, 2024 08:29 PM
6,138 Posts
Quote from cameronfield :
Very useful info, thank you! Do you know the lowest voltage cutoff it allows, is it 12v?
11V (filler text otherwise SD won't let me post this response)
Sep 10, 2024 08:30 PM
121 Posts
Joined Jun 2006
shamelessSep 10, 2024 08:30 PM
121 Posts
Quote from oharag1 :
Okay this answers my question below. So you have to route the cables through the firewall of vehicle?
Not specifically required.
I keep it so I can use my car engine instead of a generator to charge batteries, like for hurricane power outage, camping, etc.
But you can route cables for a permanent install so you can drive and charge at the same time.
Sep 10, 2024 08:37 PM
121 Posts
Joined Jun 2006
shamelessSep 10, 2024 08:37 PM
121 Posts
Quote from Formless :
puts a not-insignificant amount of additional wear on the vehicle's alternator.
Is this just from general principles or do you know of any data showing how much extra "wear" based on usage rates for this sort of thing?
Sep 10, 2024 08:41 PM
2,152 Posts
Joined Nov 2009
cameronfieldSep 10, 2024 08:41 PM
2,152 Posts
Quote from Caleo :
11V (filler text otherwise SD won't let me post this response)
Thanks a ton! That's a great feature.
Sep 10, 2024 08:44 PM
2,152 Posts
Joined Nov 2009
cameronfieldSep 10, 2024 08:44 PM
2,152 Posts
Does anyone have any real life experience or true facts about the long term effects of this on your alternator? Finally have a nicer car and don't want to risk this if it could hurt anything. This is an amazing product and deal and very tempting. I go car camping with an electric fridge/freezer and use a river pro to keep everything charged. This would be a game changer. I do have the 110w folding panel, but depending on time of year might be cloudy all day, etc. Great to have the alternator charger as backup.
Sep 10, 2024 08:44 PM
3,327 Posts
Joined Jul 2013
madmax718Sep 10, 2024 08:44 PM
3,327 Posts
Quote from hondaman82 :
The perfect combo is this 800w charger + delta 2 power station + eco flow 200w foldable solar…
Got all 3 for under $1000 is a killer deal.
Last time wellbot has the delta 2 + panel for 699
If you can swing it the d2Max is the better option. Dual solar input, dual xt150's, 2kw capacity, larger inverter, and faster charging.

I've had a lot of issues with solar (just environment related) which made solar a less feasible option

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Sep 10, 2024 08:46 PM
3,327 Posts
Joined Jul 2013
madmax718Sep 10, 2024 08:46 PM
3,327 Posts
Quote from cameronfield :
Does anyone have any real life experience or true facts about the long term effects of this on your alternator? Finally have a nicer car and don't want to risk this if it could hurt anything. This is an amazing product and deal and very tempting. I go car camping with an electric fridge/freezer and use a river pro to keep everything charged. This would be a game changer. I do have the 110w folding panel, but depending on time of year might be cloudy all day, etc. Great to have the alternator charger as backup.
Item is not compatible with the river pro, it requires an XT150 proprietary connector.

Word on the street is that ecoflow will be releasing a similar model which will go through the xt60 solar/DC port, with less functionality (one way only).

In the mean time, there is the etaker version; it takes up to 500w from the alternator, and up to 500 in solar, and combines it into a single xt60 output.

As far as longevity goes, It certainly doesn't add longevity, but it may not reduce it to any noticeable level. It isn't like it goes from 10 years to 1 year. But if it went from 10 years to 9.. its hard to validate ... too many data points.
Last edited by madmax718 September 10, 2024 at 02:50 PM.
Sep 10, 2024 08:48 PM
3,327 Posts
Joined Jul 2013
madmax718Sep 10, 2024 08:48 PM
3,327 Posts
Quote from rijones :
With the new models coming out (e.g., Delta 3) offering more rapid car charging, I wonder if we'll continue to see prices on this product remain lower than they have been.
Cant rapid charge from the car anymore than what they are doing. Most car DC outlets are limited to 10A, thus... its not the ecoflows' that are the bottle neck.
Sep 10, 2024 08:53 PM
6,138 Posts
Joined Dec 2004
CaleoSep 10, 2024 08:53 PM
6,138 Posts
Quote from cameronfield :
Does anyone have any real life experience or true facts about the long term effects of this on your alternator? Finally have a nicer car and don't want to risk this if it could hurt anything. This is an amazing product and deal and very tempting. I go car camping with an electric fridge/freezer and use a river pro to keep everything charged. This would be a game changer. I do have the 110w folding panel, but depending on time of year might be cloudy all day, etc. Great to have the alternator charger as backup.
Don't run at >200W when idle for long periods of time and you'll be fine.If you're actively driving, your alternator will stay cooler and you can crank it up a bit more.
Quote from madmax718 :
Item is not compatible with the river pro, it requires an XT150 proprietary connector.

Word on the street is that ecoflow will be releasing a similar model which will go through the xt60 solar/DC port, with less functionality (one way only).
There's supposed to be an XT60 adapter coming for it soon, but yes - otherwise correct at the moment
Quote from madmax718 :
If you can swing it the d2Max is the better option. Dual solar input, dual xt150's, 2kw capacity, larger inverter, and faster charging.
..and loud fans. Delta 2's loud fans are my biggest gripe.
Sep 10, 2024 08:55 PM
3,327 Posts
Joined Jul 2013
madmax718Sep 10, 2024 08:55 PM
3,327 Posts
Quote from cameronfield :
Very useful info, thank you! Do you know the lowest voltage cutoff it allows, is it 12v?
Unless you have a particular use case I will most likely be setting it higher. When the car is actually moving (and your on the gas) the alternator is directly tied to the engine RPM. I would only want it to charge when I am moving because that provides enough cooling through the RPM of the alternator (there's a fan, either inside or outside).
Sep 10, 2024 09:16 PM
1,843 Posts
Joined Feb 2006
timsySep 10, 2024 09:16 PM
1,843 Posts
Quote from coccyxdynia :
What does this do exactly? Don't understand and the product page has very little description.
It's a DC-DC converter. Alternator voltage input that it converts to an appropriate voltage to charge the lithium or lifepo4 house batteries.

Honestly, it seems designed for non technical people. All packaged batteries have a bms so I don't understand why this is >$40. Lots of similar products at around $100.

I would recommend one except I am reluctant to give advice that leads innocents to draw a constant 800w from a stock alternator. That would be really dumb.
1
Sep 10, 2024 09:18 PM
591 Posts
Joined Jun 2014
Norse0223Sep 10, 2024 09:18 PM
591 Posts
Quote from shameless :
Not specifically required.
I keep it so I can use my car engine instead of a generator to charge batteries, like for hurricane power outage, camping, etc.
But you can route cables for a permanent install so you can drive and charge at the same time.
You charge while the car is idling?
Last edited by Norse0223 September 10, 2024 at 03:23 PM.
Sep 10, 2024 09:42 PM
970 Posts
Joined Nov 2010
chung_changSep 10, 2024 09:42 PM
970 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank chung_chang

Bought this on Prime Day plus Delta 2 for total $650. Have everything setup and ready for next hurricane power outage. A few things to share:
  1. Don't have to connect directly to starter battery. But better be sure wherever you connect this to can handle 800W+. I connected this to the battery service terminal under the hood. Starter battery is under the trunk floor in the back. There's a 175A fuse inline to service terminal so more than enough amperage to handle this. The included 16ft cable is 6AWG with 125A fuse. Ring terminals are M8 size.
  2. Normal starter battery voltage is <13V. Once engine starts, alternator ups that voltage to >13V. Once engine shuts off, voltage drops back to <13V. Default setting on this would prevent drawing any power from your battery while engine is off. Once engine starts, this automatically begins charging your power station. Once engine shuts off, this automatically stops drawing power to keep your battery from getting drained. This start/shutoff voltage setting can be customized in the app but default worked for me out of the box.
  3. In case your starter battery is drained and cannot start the car, this can go in reverse and use your power station to charge your starter battery. This is done with just a simple tap in the app.
  4. On EV or certain hybrids with no alternators, this still works (and better IMO). The car uses DC-DC converter to reduce 400/800V traction battery down to operate 12V devices and to charge the starter battery. This is also a DC-DC converter that increases 12V to 60V to charge your power station. This hardly puts strain on the car's DC-DC converter as long as it can handle additional 800W+ load. You can always lower from 800W draw from this in the app by swiping left or right.
  5. This can work on non-EcoFlow power stations via solar input at 60V/500W max, provided you DIY your own cable (supposedly official EF cable is on the way): https://youtube.com/shorts/uVBrNY...I80vRe-bdV
1

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Sep 10, 2024 10:00 PM
3,320 Posts
Joined Jan 2007
windnsalsaSep 10, 2024 10:00 PM
3,320 Posts
is this more advantageous than a DC-DC charger like from Renogy that I have but have not installed like this to charge auxiliary battery / [ or portable battery station w/ wire adapters ?]. Or is this a different type of product entirely?

https://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Bat...r=8-1&th=1

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Related Searches

Tech & ElectronicsEcoFlowEcoFlow

Popular Deals

See All
Found by M1sterio
Yesterday 09:38 PM
Free- Caveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga
0
Found by Rokket
Today 04:07 AM
$20$22591% offVera Bradley Outlet Ultralight Lay Flat Travel Backpack (4 Colors) $19.99 + Free Shipping
2
Found by CleverCatfish3760
Today 04:44 PM
$45$6227% off106 Piece VEVOR Socket Set, 1/4" and 3/8" Drive Socket and Ratchet Set $45.25 at Amazon + Free Shipping
0
Found by loopydeals
Today 05:18 AM
$100My Arcade Atari Gamestation Go Bundle $99.98 @ BJ's Wholesale (In-Store Pickup only)
0
Found by Frugie
Yesterday 01:08 PM
$5.16$5.16 XXL 2-Pack Amazon Essentials Womens V-Neck T-Shirt (White/Hot Pink, XXL)
1

Trending Deals

See All
Found by goldenrool
Today 06:07 PM
$8.28$1751% offCut Golf Cut Grey Golf Balls - $8.28 after sale price and coupon
7
Found by Bojjihuntindeals
Today 06:15 PM
$18$3548% offReebok LED Pickleball Set w/ 2 Fiberglass Paddles & 2 Light-Up Balls $17.54 or less + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+
3
Found by phoinix
Yesterday 07:57 PM
$12$3666% off[S&S, AC] $12.41: 3-Pack 5-Oz Astroglide Water Based Lube at Amazon ($4.14 each)
13
Found by JohnDubya
Today 08:12 PM
$16$3351% off[YMMV] $16.48: 500-Count Multicolor LED Dome Christmas Lights with Green Wire, 105.75', Holiday Time at Walmart
0
Found by phoinix
Today 06:34 PM
$15$3050% off$15: 20-Oz STANLEY IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler with Handle (Polar) at Amazon
2