How much does a portable power station cost?

Portable power stations range in price from a couple hundred dollars up to several thousand dollars. Usually more expensive power stations will mean a bigger (and heavier) battery, as well as a wider range of output and input options. How long do they typically last?

What are the best portable power stations?

Product images of the five portable power stations we looked at for this guide: Anker 521, Bluetti AC200MAX, Contech S150, Ecoflow River 2 Pro, and Goal Zero Yeti 200X. The bigger the battery, the more charge it can hold and the longer it'll last in terms of powering your equipment.

How do you store a power station battery?

Make sure that it's stored in a cool dry place, as batteries can sometimes be affected by cold and heat extremes. Keep it reasonably clean, wiping it down with a soft cloth and removing debris from inputs and outputs. Repeat the process with cables you use with the power station as well.

How long does a portable power station last?

Depending on the type of battery technology, a portable power station's lifespan is based on the number of recharges it will deliver. Older types of battery technology will deliver 500 discharge and recharge cycles, but newer lithium-ion batteries claim to deliver 2000–3000 discharge and recharge cycles.

How much battery can you recycle in Australia?

While Australia does have a battery recycling stewardship program called B-cycle, the current limit is around 5kg, which many of these power stations will exceed. We suggesting going back to the original retailer and asking where you can drop it off.