AnkerDirect via Amazon has for Prime Members: Anker SOLIX F3800 3840Wh Portable Power Station w/ 6000W AC Output & 120V/240V on sale for $1599. Shipping is free.
AnkerDirect via Amazon also has for Prime Members: Anker SOLIX E10 7.6kW Home Battery System w/ 6kWh Expandable Storage & 9kW Solar Input on sale for $3799. Shipping is free.
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F3800 Specs:
Capacity: 3,840Wh (3.84kWh); expandable to 26.9kWh with up to 6 additional battery packs
AC output: 6,000W continuous, 10,200W surge (120V/240V dual-voltage)
Battery chemistry: LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Ports: NEMA 14-50, L14-30, and 3 total power outlets
Input: Solar (via XT60), AC charging
Frequency: 60Hz
Current rating: 25A
Weight: 132.3 lbs
Warranty: 5 years; 10-year lifespan with InfiniPower technology
App control: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity via Anker app
Model: A1790
F3800Features:
Dual 120V/240V output runs high-demand appliances including dryers
Direct EV charging via NEMA 14-50 port at 6,000W (no grounding accessories required)
Direct RV connection via NEMA 14-50 or L14-30 ports
Expandable system: add second F3800 for 12,000W max AC output
EV-class LFP battery with smart temperature control and impact-resistant design
Remote monitoring and power management through Anker app
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AnkerDirect via Amazon has for Prime Members: Anker SOLIX F3800 3840Wh Portable Power Station w/ 6000W AC Output & 120V/240V on sale for $1599. Shipping is free.
AnkerDirect via Amazon also has for Prime Members: Anker SOLIX E10 7.6kW Home Battery System w/ 6kWh Expandable Storage & 9kW Solar Input on sale for $3799. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter ItsSoCheap for posting this deal.
F3800 Specs:
Capacity: 3,840Wh (3.84kWh); expandable to 26.9kWh with up to 6 additional battery packs
AC output: 6,000W continuous, 10,200W surge (120V/240V dual-voltage)
Battery chemistry: LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Ports: NEMA 14-50, L14-30, and 3 total power outlets
Input: Solar (via XT60), AC charging
Frequency: 60Hz
Current rating: 25A
Weight: 132.3 lbs
Warranty: 5 years; 10-year lifespan with InfiniPower technology
App control: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity via Anker app
Model: A1790
F3800Features:
Dual 120V/240V output runs high-demand appliances including dryers
Direct EV charging via NEMA 14-50 port at 6,000W (no grounding accessories required)
Direct RV connection via NEMA 14-50 or L14-30 ports
Expandable system: add second F3800 for 12,000W max AC output
EV-class LFP battery with smart temperature control and impact-resistant design
Remote monitoring and power management through Anker app
The Anker SOLIX F3800 is a high output portable power station best suited for backup power and limited EV charging. It can deliver 240 volt output at 25 amps, and the suggested backup setup is to place it near the circuit panel with an interlock or cutoff for whole home circuits. Solar charging is capped around 3000 watts with a 60 volt panel limit, so EV charging depends heavily on the panel and charger setup. Its 132 pound weight and heat sensitive storage needs make garage placement and moving it around a real challenge, and a full unit only delivered about 15 miles on a Tesla Model Y.
Off-grid EV owners charging short daily commutes, because the battery can only add about 15 miles per full solar day in one setup.
Homeowners needing emergency backup near the breaker panel, because it can be wired through an interlock or cutoff and switched to feed the house during outages.
People who need to move the unit between floors or store it in a hot garage, because its 132-pound weight and heat exposure make handling and storage difficult.
Yes, but the setup is limited by the battery's solar input and the EV's charging needs. The F3800 can output 240V at 25A, but it only accepts about 3000W of solar input and maxes out around 60V panels, so charging speed depends on how much solar you have and whether your charger or car can control the amps.
A full F3800 can deliver only a small amount of EV range. One Tesla Model Y charge on 240V got about 15 miles before the unit died, and another estimate puts the battery at under 4 kWh, far below an EV battery's 40-120 kWh capacity.
It should not be stored long-term in a non-cooled garage that gets very hot. Sustained temperatures above about 95°F can accelerate aging, reduce usable capacity, and may eventually cause swelling or higher internal resistance even though LiFePO4 is resistant to thermal runaway.
The practical setup is to keep it near the circuit panel, add an interlock or cutoff, and wire in a plug it can feed. During an outage, you switch off the main feed and power the unit to back up selected circuits.
I have a question to anyone buying this 132lb monstrosity - where do you plan to store it? I bet not in your garage that can get 100F in the summer. Probably basement? How will you get it there and back up/down the stairs?
240v - Can I charge an electric car off of this? I want to DIY some solar panels to charge a battery that I can charge my EV off of. I keep seeing deals on batteries like this popping up. Do I just need to make sure the battery can output 240v to make sure its compatible?
I have a question to anyone buying this 132lb monstrosity - where do you plan to store it? I bet not in your garage that can get 100F in the summer. Probably basement? How will you get it there and back up/down the stairs?
You store it next to your circuit panel. You add an interlock or cutoff and then wire in a plug this can feed to. Then when your power goes out, you switch of the main feed and turn this guy on.
240v - Can I charge an electric car off of this? I want to DIY some solar panels to charge a battery that I can charge my EV off of. I keep seeing deals on batteries like this popping up. Do I just need to make sure the battery can output 240v to make sure its compatible?
Yes, but not very quickly, and you'll need solar. A car maybe has 40-120 kwh in the battery. This has less than 4.
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You store it next to your circuit panel. You add an interlock or cutoff and then wire in a plug this can feed to. Then when your power goes out, you switch of the main feed and turn this guy on.
Exactly. My circuit panel is in garage like in a vast majority of other houses. It is unsafe to store this monster in non-cooled garage over the summer.
The Impact of Summer Heat
Accelerated Aging: Sustained high temperatures act as a catalyst for internal chemical reactions, even when the battery is not in use. Storing a battery at temperatures consistently above 95°F (35°C) can cause it to age much faster than it would at room temperature.
Irreversible Capacity Loss: Prolonged exposure to heat causes a permanent reduction in the battery's ability to hold a full charge.
Safety vs. Stability: While LiFePO4 is chemically very stable and highly resistant to thermal runaway (fire), extreme heat can still cause the electrolyte to break down over time, potentially leading to swelling or internal resistance issues.
240v - Can I charge an electric car off of this? I want to DIY some solar panels to charge a battery that I can charge my EV off of. I keep seeing deals on batteries like this popping up. Do I just need to make sure the battery can output 240v to make sure its compatible?
Long story short is it depends on how much solar you'll have. This unit can output 240v at 25amps which is 6000 watts, but since it only support about 3000watts of solar input (and a max of 60volt panels, which is somewhat limiting). So if you had 6 500watt, you could charge at 240v 15amps as long as your panels were outputting. You would also need either a car that can control the charging amps or a charger that supports the same.
240v - Can I charge an electric car off of this? I want to DIY some solar panels to charge a battery that I can charge my EV off of. I keep seeing deals on batteries like this popping up. Do I just need to make sure the battery can output 240v to make sure its compatible?
I have a Tesla Model Y and I charged it on 240v with a full F3800. I got about 15 miles until it died.
Exactly. My circuit panel is in garage like in a vast majority of other houses. It is unsafe to store this monster in non-cooled garage over the summer.
The Impact of Summer Heat
Accelerated Aging: Sustained high temperatures act as a catalyst for internal chemical reactions, even when the battery is not in use. Storing a battery at temperatures consistently above 95°F (35°C) can cause it to age much faster than it would at room temperature.
Irreversible Capacity Loss: Prolonged exposure to heat causes a permanent reduction in the battery's ability to hold a full charge.
Safety vs. Stability: While LiFePO4 is chemically very stable and highly resistant to thermal runaway (fire), extreme heat can still cause the electrolyte to break down over time, potentially leading to swelling or internal resistance issues.
Long story short is it depends on how much solar you'll have. This unit can output 240v at 25amps which is 6000 watts, but since it only support about 3000watts of solar input (and a max of 60volt panels, which is somewhat limiting). So if you had 6 500watt, you could charge at 240v 15amps as long as your panels were outputting. You would also need either a car that can control the charging amps or a charger that supports the same.
I have my house on solar but I want to DIY a separate set of panels with a battery storage system specifically for my EV. I dont want a tesla wall battery. I just started looking into this as i won't have an EV until next month.
I can charge from my current solar setup but It will go against my net metering and i'm pretty much using everything I produce now. If I add additional solar to my existing array my net metering agreement may change and I won't be grandfathered in to the existing deal I have now where I essentially pay nothing for electricity every year.
If I build a system with a battery that is not connected to my existing system I can get around this and honestly I'll only need to charge 30 miles at most 4 times a week. I need to do some more research obviously but it seems like the most expensive part is getting the proper battery storage.
Exactly. My circuit panel is in garage like in a vast majority of other houses. It is unsafe to store this monster in non-cooled garage over the summer.
The Impact of Summer Heat
Accelerated Aging: Sustained high temperatures act as a catalyst for internal chemical reactions, even when the battery is not in use. Storing a battery at temperatures consistently above 95°F (35°C) can cause it to age much faster than it would at room temperature.
Irreversible Capacity Loss: Prolonged exposure to heat causes a permanent reduction in the battery's ability to hold a full charge.
Safety vs. Stability: While LiFePO4 is chemically very stable and highly resistant to thermal runaway (fire), extreme heat can still cause the electrolyte to break down over time, potentially leading to swelling or internal resistance issues.
Not really, think about LiFePO4 battery in Tesla which is always in garage.
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The Anker SOLIX F3800 is a high output portable power station best suited for backup power and limited EV charging. It can deliver 240 volt output at 25 amps, and the suggested backup setup is to place it near the circuit panel with an interlock or cutoff for whole home circuits. Solar charging is capped around 3000 watts with a 60 volt panel limit, so EV charging depends heavily on the panel and charger setup. Its 132 pound weight and heat sensitive storage needs make garage placement and moving it around a real challenge, and a full unit only delivered about 15 miles on a Tesla Model Y.
The unit can be used for EV charging setups when paired with sufficient solar and compatible charging control.
The unit can provide 240V output at up to 25A, which supports high-power AC loads during outages.
The unit can deliver some EV range on 240V, with a Tesla Model Y reportedly getting about 15 miles from a full charge.
Daily solar charging can support limited EV range needs when the system is used primarily for charging rather than powering other home loads.
The 132 lb weight can make storage and movement difficult, especially when stairs or tight access are involved.
Storing the power station in a non-cooled garage during summer heat can accelerate battery aging and capacity loss.
EV charging speed can be constrained because the unit's solar input is limited to about 3000W and max ~60V panels.
The unit's capacity is under 4 kWh, which can limit EV range compared with typical EV battery sizes.
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The Impact of Summer Heat
Accelerated Aging: Sustained high temperatures act as a catalyst for internal chemical reactions, even when the battery is not in use. Storing a battery at temperatures consistently above 95°F (35°C) can cause it to age much faster than it would at room temperature.
Irreversible Capacity Loss: Prolonged exposure to heat causes a permanent reduction in the battery's ability to hold a full charge.
Safety vs. Stability: While LiFePO4 is chemically very stable and highly resistant to thermal runaway (fire), extreme heat can still cause the electrolyte to break down over time, potentially leading to swelling or internal resistance issues.
Exactly. My circuit panel is in garage like in a vast majority of other houses. It is unsafe to store this monster in non-cooled garage over the summer.
The Impact of Summer Heat
Accelerated Aging: Sustained high temperatures act as a catalyst for internal chemical reactions, even when the battery is not in use. Storing a battery at temperatures consistently above 95°F (35°C) can cause it to age much faster than it would at room temperature.
Irreversible Capacity Loss: Prolonged exposure to heat causes a permanent reduction in the battery's ability to hold a full charge.
Safety vs. Stability: While LiFePO4 is chemically very stable and highly resistant to thermal runaway (fire), extreme heat can still cause the electrolyte to break down over time, potentially leading to swelling or internal resistance issues.
I can charge from my current solar setup but It will go against my net metering and i'm pretty much using everything I produce now. If I add additional solar to my existing array my net metering agreement may change and I won't be grandfathered in to the existing deal I have now where I essentially pay nothing for electricity every year.
If I build a system with a battery that is not connected to my existing system I can get around this and honestly I'll only need to charge 30 miles at most 4 times a week. I need to do some more research obviously but it seems like the most expensive part is getting the proper battery storage.
Exactly. My circuit panel is in garage like in a vast majority of other houses. It is unsafe to store this monster in non-cooled garage over the summer.
The Impact of Summer Heat
Accelerated Aging: Sustained high temperatures act as a catalyst for internal chemical reactions, even when the battery is not in use. Storing a battery at temperatures consistently above 95°F (35°C) can cause it to age much faster than it would at room temperature.
Irreversible Capacity Loss: Prolonged exposure to heat causes a permanent reduction in the battery's ability to hold a full charge.
Safety vs. Stability: While LiFePO4 is chemically very stable and highly resistant to thermal runaway (fire), extreme heat can still cause the electrolyte to break down over time, potentially leading to swelling or internal resistance issues.
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