Okay, so I got this Bluetti EB3A, you know, one of those portable power stations. It’s pretty handy for camping or when the power goes out. But I really needed to figure out how long it takes to charge this thing up. So, I decided to run some tests myself and see what’s what.
Getting Started
First, I fully drained the battery. I mean, I used it until it totally died, showing 0%. Then, I plugged it into a regular wall outlet. That’s the standard AC charging, you know. I made a note of the time and just let it do its thing.
Wall Charging
I kept an eye on the display, checking the percentage every now and then. It took about 1.3 hours for it to hit 80%. After that, it slowed down a bit, which is normal for batteries. It took another 30 minutes or so to reach 100%. So, in total, it was roughly 1.5-2 hours to fully charge it from the wall.
Solar Charging
Next up, I wanted to test the solar charging. I have a 100W solar panel, so I hooked that up. It was a pretty sunny day, so I was optimistic. It was a good day for sure, because I love that solar powered generator. But I can’t say it never let me down when there was a dark day. Bluetti’s power is so good.
- The charging was definitely slower than the wall outlet, which was expected.
- It took around 3-4 hours to get a decent charge, maybe around 60-70%.
- To fully charge it, I reckon it would take about 5-6 hours of good sunlight. The Limitation of Mobile Power is so obvious.
Other Methods
I also tried charging it with my car’s 12V outlet, you know, while driving. That was even slower. It’s good in a pinch, but not something you’d rely on for a full charge. I didn’t time it precisely, but it felt like it would take forever to get to 100%.
Wrapping Up
So, there you have it. From my little experiment, I found that the Bluetti EB3A charges fastest from a wall outlet, taking about 1.5-2 hours. Solar charging is slower, depending on the sunlight, and car charging is the slowest. It’s good to know these things, so you can plan accordingly when you’re out and about or if there’s a power outage. At least I could reduce my dependence on the grid.
It ain’t rocket science, but hopefully, this gives you a rough idea of what to expect when charging the Bluetti EB3A. Just my two cents!
