Manufacturer-documented model guide
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
The Elite 100 V2 combines a 1,024 Wh battery and 1,800 W AC output with a documented 1,000 W solar-input ceiling. Its lower listed weight makes it worth comparing with the older AC180 when carrying and solar charging matter.
Manufacturer research; we have not tested this model hands-on. Our research method. Source records checked on 2026-10-04. Each field’s source and date are listed below.
Quick answer
Start with your household’s power needs
Identify each appliance’s running watts, startup demand, voltage and operating time. Compare those needs with documented output and capacity, allowing for conversion losses and changing conditions. Rated capacity does not predict exact runtime.
Check planned loads in the backup-power selectorSolar input is the clearest difference to examine
The US manual lists up to 1,000 W PV input within a 12–60 V, 20 A range. That is a higher input ceiling than the base DELTA 3 or AC180 records. It does not mean the station will receive 1,000 W in typical weather. Panels, wiring, connector compatibility, temperature, and orientation determine what can actually be used. Verify the entire charging setup before buying panels.
A lighter unit with less base capacity than AC180
The Elite 100 V2 is listed at about 25.3 lb, versus about 35.27 lb for AC180. Its nominal energy is 1,024 Wh, versus AC180’s 1,152 Wh. That is a real tradeoff: easier carrying and a higher solar-input ceiling may matter more to one household, while another may prefer the extra base capacity of an older unit. Neither difference establishes delivered runtime.
Treat boosted output and surge as separate claims
The manufacturer’s technical table lists 3,600 W surge separately from the Power Lifting feature. The manual describes Power Lifting for pure resistive loads while actual AC output remains at the rated limit. Do not use that feature as a general promise that refrigerators, pumps, or other motors will start. Check the load’s startup requirements and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Verify transfer tolerance and placement
The documented UPS switching time is 10 ms or less. Critical devices may require a different backup design, so verify their interruption tolerance rather than relying on the UPS label. Plan a dry, ventilated operating location, suitable cable routing, and a way to test your intended equipment before depending on it during an outage.
Check the V2 listing and what is included
This guide covers Elite 100 V2, not similarly named Elite models or a solar-panel bundle. Confirm the exact model and seller, the cables supplied, current warranty conditions, and return terms. No directly attached expansion capacity is established by this record; an external charging source is not automatically a larger integrated battery.
Verified source record
Manufacturer specifications used in this guide
Each figure links to the product page or manual used for that field, with its own check date. Manufacturer specifications are not independent performance measurements.
- Nominal capacity
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1,024 Wh
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Nominal capacity (opens in a new tab)
- Battery chemistry
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LiFePO4
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Battery chemistry (opens in a new tab)
- Continuous AC output
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1,800 W
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Continuous AC output (opens in a new tab)
- Surge output
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3,600 W
BLUETTI's US technical specifications list 3,600 W surge separately from 2,700 W Power Lifting; these modes are not interchangeable or a load-start guarantee.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Surge output (opens in a new tab)
- US AC outlet count
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Not verified in this source record
US manual confirms AC outlets but does not give a textual count in the specification table; count not entered without verifiable text.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for US AC outlet count (opens in a new tab)
- 240 V AC output
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No
AC output is 120 V, 15 A maximum.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for 240 V AC output (opens in a new tab)
- Maximum solar input
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1,000 W
12–60 V, 20 A maximum.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Maximum solar input (opens in a new tab)
- Maximum documented expanded capacity
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Not verified in this source record
Manual documents solar and DC charging inputs, not directly attached battery-capacity expansion; separate Charger/B300K bundles do not establish an expansion ceiling.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Maximum documented expanded capacity (opens in a new tab)
- Transfer / switching time
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10 ms
Manufacturer specifies UPS switchover at or below 10 ms; not a guarantee for any connected device.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Transfer / switching time (opens in a new tab)
- Base-unit weight
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25.3 lb
Approximate US manual weight.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Base-unit weight (opens in a new tab)
- Listed warranty term
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5 years
US technical specifications list five years.
Checked 2026-10-04. Source for Listed warranty term (opens in a new tab)
- Power Lifting mode supports up to 2,700 W for pure resistive loads while the AC output remains rated at 1,800 W; it is not a motor-starting or continuous-output rating.
- The manual warns that motors and compressors may require two to four times their rated power and overload the unit; check the actual appliance and test safely.
- No directly attached expansion capacity is included in the matcher because the US manual does not document one.
Before you buy
Confirm the exact configuration
- Match the product name, model suffix, voltage, and outlet configuration to the current US listing.
- Check appliance running watts and starting requirements in the appliance documentation.
- For expansion, verify the compatible battery model, included accessories, and separately sold items.
- For transfer or backup of a critical device, follow both manufacturers’ compatibility and safety instructions.