BLUETTI · 288 Wh
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2: how long it runs
About 2.2 h at 100 W and 3.1 h for an average US fridge.
| Load | Runtime |
|---|---|
| 50 W | 4.1 h |
| 100 W | 2.2 h |
| 200 W | 1.2 h |
| 500 W | 29 min |
| Fridge | Average | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Efficient 18 cu ft (ENERGY STAR) | 42 W | 4.8 h |
| Average US fridge (EIA) | 70.4 W | 3.1 h |
| Large 26 cu ft (ENERGY STAR) | 80.8 W | 2.7 h |
Good for
- Modem and router (11 W): 12.2 h.
- CPAP at 22 W: 7.9 h, short of an 8-hour night. At 7 W: 1.9 nights.
- Average fridge: only 3.1 h.
CPAP users: follow your doctor’s and the device maker’s advice on backup power.
Motors and solar
BLUETTI’s product-page summary mentions 1,500 W surge, but its spec table and manual list no surge rating, only “Lifting Power”, which is for heaters, kettles and other resistive loads. Own draw: about 9 W (manual), included in every runtime here.
Solar: up to 200 W, about 1.9 sun hours to full by our math. BLUETTI lists 2.2 h from its 200 W maximum solar input.
Quick answers
How long will the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 run a refrigerator?
About 3.1 h for an average US fridge (70.4 W): 288 Wh × 0.85 ÷ (70.4 + 9 W own draw).
How long does the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 take to charge from solar?
About 1.9 sun hours at 200 W by our math; longer in practice. BLUETTI lists 2.2 h from its 200 W maximum solar input.
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