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FINALLY, IT IS HERE.
THE NEW ELITE 30 V2, IS NOW AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA.
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Recently I was asked if I would do a review/comparison for the updated version of the EB3A, the new ELITE 30 V2.
When Bluetti approached me to write this review, at first I wasn’t sure.
Why because my present Bluetti System of 12.28KW has been mainly used for bigger items that could be taken off-line from the grid to be run from a battery/solar-powered system, like my 2 fridges, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, furnace, entertainment system, and still be ready for an emergency power outage.
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So my challenge was, what else can this new entry level battery do.
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EXPLORING the ELITE30 V2
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Here is the ELITE 30 V2 being solar-powered Via my Bluetti PV200 solar panel.
For me, I prefer my batteries be charged via SOLAR and the ELITE 30 can do that in approx 2 hours, as well it can be charged via your home’s AC, Car Charging, and Generator charging too.
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Let’s take a closer look to compare the ELITE 30 & EB3A
| BATTERY COMPARISON AT A GLANCE | ||||
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| ELITE 30 V2 | EB3A | |||
| 288Wh | BATTERY CAPACITY | 268Wh | ||
| 600W | POWER | 600W | ||
| 1500 | POWER LIFTING | 1200 | ||
| 3000+ | BATTERY CYCLES | 2500+ | ||
| DIMENSIONS | ||||
| 9.8” | LENGTH | 10.4” | ||
| 7” | WIDTH | 7.2” | ||
| 6.6” | HEIGHT | 7.4” | ||
| 9.48Lbs | WEIGHT | 10.14Lbs | ||
| 5 YEAR | WARRANTY | 2 YEAR | ||
| 8 | POWER OUTLETS | 9 | ||
| ±10ms | UPS | ±20ms | ||
| 30db | FAN | 50db | ||
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NEXT: What’s in the box:
The ELITE 30 V2:
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AC Charging cable, Car Charging cable, Grounding screw
Operating manual.
Optional accessories include MC4-XT60 Solar Cable.
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Let’s get to know the ELITE 30 V2 a little better,
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Get to know your ELITE 30 V2
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FEATURES:
With this new design also comes new features like the new APP for the Elite 30 which has Bluetooth and now also has Wi-Fi, so you are able to control your battery from everywhere.
The APP lets you check the status of your power, consumption, usage and set parameters to control all aspects of your battery.
You are now able to set your charging priorities such as when to charge, how to charge how much to charge.
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You can also easily use solar power to re-charge your battery, then you are powering your equipment for free. What more could one ask for.
The new features in the App include
Time Control:
You can now schedule your battery to recharge from the Grid at off-peak times, saving you money.
PV Priority:
Easily program the App so you can now prioritize charging via Solar and the grid, any way you like.
Customized:
Personalize your charging/discharging schedule.
The Elite 30 V2 is small but a virtual powerhouse in its own right.
Eco Mode: This will turn your battery off after 3–4 hours if you have no or a very low load running, saving your battery.
UPS/Flow Through: Plug your Elite 30 into your home’s AC then your equipment such as security systems and medical devices like a C-Pap machine into the Elite and AC will flow through the battery directly to your equipment, then in case of power outage the battery will take over within 10Ms. Keeping your sensitive equipment up and running.
CHARGING MODES:
Like the EB3A, you can still charge using AC Grid power, Solar Power, Generator Power, & Car charging.
But what is new with the Elite30 V2 is the charging speeds.
With the Elite, you know have 3 standard types of recharging speeds.
Standard, Turbo, Silent
Utilizing these modes, you can Re-Charge your battery from about 2 hours down to 45 min.
PRACTICAL USES :
I discovered that this lightweight battery is very handy around the house, powering lights, small appliances in the kitchen, in my workshop handling some of my wood working equipment, as well as my entertainment system if need be, or if I just want to power these items free with solar power, it does all that.
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I tested the power consumption, calculated run times, and discovered this battery will operate the electric carving knife, grind my morning coffee beans, utilize the big stand mixer to make a cake, and use the blender to make a milkshake for the Grand-Kids (me too).
Take it camping or up to the off grid cottage to power lights, my 800W electric kettle (no problem when utilizing the (Power Lifting Mode) or other small resistive devices like hairdryers electric blankets.
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In my workshop, I found it to be helpful powering some of my woodworking tools:
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It powered my Orbital Sander, my Detail Sander, Sheet Finishing Sander, Emergency Water Pump, Tire Inflater.
For some of my bigger tools like my electric lawnmower, it can recharge the 40V4Ah batteries, so I can easily cut my lawn…
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Next: My Entertainment Centre:
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This consists of 52” Sharp 3D TV, TV Set-Top Box, Modem, Video Picture Frame, Roku Device Phone-base, Blue-Ray with the little ELITE 30 sitting right beside everything powering it all.
Total equipment power uses 160W Approx when everything is on.
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What’s not so great,
In my testing, only a couple of things weren’t so great:
-The AC display: When the AC load is smaller than about 25–30 Watts it doesn’t register on the screen display, it’s working just doesn’t display, in the DC mode it is not such an issue as it displayed properly even using a low powered 7W light.
-It won’t be there to run your fridge / dehumidifier, it’s just too small for those things.
- However, it will handle resistive loads up to 1500W, although the highest wattage appliance I used was my 800W Kettle. It worked fine but then making 6 cups of coffee use 35% of the battery
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IN CONCLUSION:
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What makes this product from Bluetti stand out.
The fact, you can count on quality materials and design from Bluetti.
The newer design now gives you more cycle times, 3000+, which means you can also count on this battery for years to come, and just in case, Bluetti is there when you need them, with a 5-year warranty so you can rest assured you are in good hands.
You also have access to a large and growing community of users with the Bluetti forum, so that you can reach out for help, info or just share your adventures and ideas.
If you are interested in protecting yourself from power outages helping the environment or simply just want to save some money, the Elite 30 V2 is a place to start learning and saving.
This battery is very practical for us, and I’m keeping the ELITE 30 on our kitchen counter. I charge it via solar or overnight to utilize lower hydro rates. So it’s ready the next time we want to use any of our appliances
It’s handy, it’s practical, and it’s all here waiting for you to get started.
Liberty
