Bluetti AC180 Power Station: On Sale through May 22nd!

We've got a test unit in for review, but in the mean time, you can grab your AC180 on deep discount

Author:
Dan Cavallari
May 13, 2024 6:18 PM EDT

When you're living vanlife or exploring overland, you're going to find yourself in need of power. Bluetti's AC180 Power Station is a portable solution for powering your fridge and other gadgets.

With a hefty 1,440 Watts at your disposal, and a fast charge time of 45 minutes (that gets you up to 80% capacity), the AC180 power station can power just about anything you're bringing along for the ride, including air conditioners, coffee makers, car fridges, and more.

You can charge the AC180 using a solar panel, too. Bluetti sells several options to top off your unit while you're hanging out in camp or out enjoying the wilderness. The 500 Watt solar input gets you fully charged in about three hours. If solar's not your jam, you can also buy the B80 expansion battery to get even more power for longer durations.

Bluetti AC180 On Sale Now

Bluetti is running a Mother's Day sale May 10-22, 2024 for all the vanlife moms out there, and it may just be too good to resist. You'll get a $370 discount on the AC180, bringing the price down to $629. (Don't worry, if you're shopping for your personal wish list instead of for mom, we won't tell.)

Order yours here.

Bluetti AC180 Specs

Price: $999
Weight: 35.3 pounds
1,800 Watt AC output / 2,700 Watt Power Lifting mode
Capacity: 1,152 Watt Hours
11 Output ports
Flexible 4 Recharging (AC, Solar, Car, or Generator)
Smart Control and Monitor, using the Bluetti App
0-80% recharge in 45 minutes with 1,440 Watt AC input
5-year warranty
Free shipping

Testing the Bluetti AC180

Bluetti was kind enough to send me an AC180 for testing, and we'll be putting it through the wringer in a variety of settings. While I will primarily use the AC180 to power a refrigerator, I also want to use it for remote work — powering my laptop, WiFi, etc.

And solar charging is important to me. An effective solar charging solution means more time away from civilization, and more reliability when I need it. So I'll pair the AC180 with one of the several solar panel options available through Bluetti.

The AC180 is small in stature: The official dimensions are 13.4 x 9.7 x 12.5 inches. But even the smallest batteries take up plenty of space in smaller vans and in the beds of pickup trucks. I currently use a Decked drawer system in my 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, and that's one of the primary locations I'll use the AC180. I imagine that means I'll be packing the AC180 into tight spaces, and/or moving it frequently.

It weighs 35.3 pounds, which is light for a battery, but not light in general for some people. Fortunately, the top corners feature handles that make it maneuverable. I'll be curious to see how the AC180 handles my indelicate packing skills, and frequent movement from vehicle to vehicle.

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