BLUETTI Elite 400 Portable Power Station | 2600W | 3840Wh
Overview
The BLUETTI Elite 400 is a 3840Wh portable power station built for home backup, caravans, market stalls and off-grid weekends. It stores enough energy to run a fridge, lights, Wi-Fi and the kettle through a long NZ outage, and its two 230V outlets deliver 2600W of continuous power with a 5200W surge for hard-starting appliances. At 39kg it is a heavy unit, so BLUETTI fits it with a telescopic handle, wheels and side carry handles; one person can wheel it from the garage to the car boot.
Charging is flexible. From a wall socket the Elite 400 accepts 2300W and recharges fully in about 1.8 hours, its solar input takes up to 1000W across a 12V to 60V window, and combining the two lifts input to 3300W, which BLUETTI rates at 80% charged in one hour. A 15ms UPS switchover keeps connected essentials running when the power cuts out, and the BLUETTI app manages it all over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. If you're weighing it up for your setup, we're happy to help before you buy.
Elite 400 Specs:
- Capacity: 3840Wh (100Ah)
- Battery Type: LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
- Cycle Life: 3000+ cycles to 80% capacity
- UPS Switchover: 15ms
- Pass-through Charging: Yes
- App Control: BLUETTI app via Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) and Bluetooth (BLE5.0)
- Weight: 39kg
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 427 x 286 x 490mm
- Protection Rating: IP20 (indoor unit)
- Management: Built-in BMS
Elite 400 Inputs:
- AC Charging: 2300W max (230V), full in 1.8 hours
- Solar Input: 1000W max (12 to 60VDC, 20A)
- Car Charging: from your vehicle via the optional car charging cable (sold separately)
- AC + Solar Combined: 3300W max
Elite 400 Outputs:
- AC Output: 2 x 230V outlets, 2600W total (pure sine wave, 10A each, 50Hz)
- Power Lifting Mode: 3900W
- Surge Power: 5200W
- USB-C: 2 x 100W (PD 3.0)
- USB-A: 2 x 15W (30W total)
- Cigarette Lighter Port: 1 x 120W (12V/10A)
What's in the Box?
- 1 x Elite 400 Portable Power Station
- 1 x AC Charging Cable
- 1 x Grounding Screw (M5 x 10mm)
- 1 x User Manual
- Download the BLUETTI Elite 400 user manual (PDF)
- Warranty: 5-year warranty
Runs the Essentials, at Home or Away
With 3840Wh of stored energy, the Elite 400 runs the essentials for a day or more between charges: BLUETTI's own scenario estimates show a campsite running a fridge, lights and devices for around 30 hours, or a cabin setup lasting 28 hours. At home it covers the fridge, lights and Wi-Fi through an outage; at a campsite it powers the whole setup. Real-world runtime depends on what you plug in and how hard you run it.
Three Charging Methods, up to 3300W
Plugged into a wall socket, the Elite 400 charges at up to 2300W and is full in about 1.8 hours. Its solar input takes up to 1000W across a wide 12V to 60V window, good for a full charge in around 6 hours of decent sun. Combine the two and input climbs to 3300W, which BLUETTI rates at 0 to 80% in one hour. On the road, it charges from your vehicle with the optional car charging cable.
Solar and combined charge times are BLUETTI's figures; real-world times vary with sun, panel angle, season and temperature.
Backup That Reacts in 15ms
Plug the Elite 400 in between the wall and your essentials and it works as a UPS: when the grid drops out, it switches to battery power in 15ms, fast enough to keep a router, computer or fridge running through the switchover. When the power returns, it recharges itself and stays connected, ready for the next outage.
App Control Over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
The BLUETTI app connects over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to show state of charge, input and output power, and charging status. You can adjust settings, get alerts, wake the unit remotely from sleep mode, and schedule outputs on and off.
What's in the Box
Pairs Well With
Build the Elite 400 into a setup that recharges wherever you are. On solar, the BLUETTI SORA-500 Portable Solar Panel is the fastest single-panel charge we sell for it: 500W, with a 49.1V open-circuit voltage inside the Elite 400's 12V to 60V, 1000W solar window. The BLUETTI PV200 Portable Solar Panel is a lighter 200W option for steady top-up charging, and a larger array up to 1000W charges it faster still. On the road, the BLUETTI Charger 1 charges it from the vehicle while you drive: BLUETTI states a full charge in about 7.5 hours at 560W. The BLUETTI Charger 2 takes that further, delivering up to 1200W from the alternator and solar together. Not sure what fits your setup? We're happy to help before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Elite 400 built for?
The Elite 400 is a 3840Wh power station for jobs that outlast small batteries: home backup for the fridge, lights and Wi-Fi through an outage, powering a caravan or campsite for a weekend, running tools at a site without mains power, or keeping a market stall's lights and till going all day.
What can the Elite 400 actually power?
Its two 230V outlets deliver 2600W continuously with a 5200W surge, so it runs fridges, microwaves, kettles, coffee machines, power tools, computers and audio gear. Keep the combined load under 2600W; appliances with motors or compressors can draw 2 to 4 times their rated power at start-up, which is what the surge headroom is for.
How portable is a 39kg power station?
The Elite 400 weighs 39kg, so BLUETTI fits it with a telescopic handle, wheels and side carry handles. One person can wheel it across hard ground on the telescopic handle, and two people can lift it into a boot or onto a caravan step by the side handles.
How fast does it charge?
From a 230V wall socket it charges at up to 2300W and is full in about 1.8 hours. Solar alone takes up to 1000W for a full charge in around 6 hours of good sun, and AC plus solar together reach 3300W, which BLUETTI rates at 80% in one hour. Real-world times vary with sunlight and temperature.
Can I use my own solar panels with it?
Yes. The Elite 400 accepts third-party panels with an open-circuit voltage between 12V and 60V and MC4 connectors, up to 1000W of input. Avoid mixing different panel types in one array. We stock the BLUETTI SORA-500 (500W, 49.1V open-circuit) and the BLUETTI PV200 (200W, 24.62V open-circuit), both of which fit this window. If you're unsure whether your panels fit, we're happy to check before you buy.
Can it charge and power devices at the same time?
Yes. The Elite 400 supports pass-through charging, so it can refill from the wall or solar while its outlets keep your devices running. That is how it works as backup: it sits charged and connected, and takes over in 15ms when the grid drops.
Does it work with the BLUETTI app?
Yes. Connect over Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) or Bluetooth to see state of charge and live input and output power, change settings, get alerts, wake the unit remotely from sleep mode, and schedule outputs on and off.
Is the Elite 400 weatherproof?
No. It is rated IP20, an indoor unit: keep it in the house, garage, caravan or tent, out of rain and spray. Solar panels are designed for outdoor use; the power station is not.