The brand new Bluetti AC500 portable power station is getting shipped soon after the Indiegogo campaign proved to be insanely successful, raising over $11 million during the entire campaign.

The amount Bluetti managed to raise is not the only impressive thing here, as the AC500 power station is equally great. It has a massive capacity, it's portable, and it can keep your house running for days on end.

Bluetti AC500, Major Indiegogo Success

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The Indiegogo campaign lasted for two months, and in the first 24 hours after launch, it managed to raise $2.6 million. That's an impressive feat in itself, but the fact that it managed to go up to $11.7 million proves that this is a major contender for the title of the best power station to have in your home.

This is just the latest Bluetti campaign in a long line, but it is the most successful one we've seen.

Over 4,600 backers got involved in this Indiegogo campaign, basically preordering themselves one of the new Bluetti AC500 power stations and the B300S extension battery, a clear proof of trust for the Bluetti brand and for the product itself.

Of course, Bluetti has been around for a decade now, managing to become one of the best-known brands when it comes to power stations. This is thanks to the high-quality products it creates, no doubt.

Indiegogo backers are already receiving their AC500 power stations and the B300S extension battery. The great news for everyone else is that these products are also going to become available to purchase at the Bluetti store and Amazon starting on November 25th, just in time for Black Friday.

The Bluetti Power Station Your House Needs

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The Bluetti AC500 and the extension battery B300S are the two things you need to have in your house if there's going to be a power outage this winter. We all know how the power grid gets when winter storms hit, especially with everyone trying to stay warm, so it's always a good idea to be prepared and have a power station on hand in times of need.

The AC500 is completely modular, which means you can pair it up with battery packs like the B300 and B300S for a capacity of up to 18,432Wh. That's mind-blowing on its own, especially since that's enough to keep your household going for about six days. It's also possible to connect two AC500 stations in series to reach 36,864Wh capacity, but it's going to require one of their Fusion Boxes to make this work.

The power station is enough to keep your electronics going, including those power-hungry ones, like air conditioners, heaters, refrigerators, ovens, and so on. Plus, with its 5,000W continuous output power, it can run these all at the same time.

This isn't a very heavy power station, either, weighing about 66lbs. It can definitely be moved around if you need it transported anywhere. It's also not very chunky, measuring 20.5×12.8×14.1in. Of course, when you add up the batteries, the whole ensemble is going to occupy a bit of space, but you can stack them quite easily.

The Bluetti AC500 features 16 outputs in total, making it possible for you to charge pretty much anything and everything. There are RV ports and car outlets, USB-C and USB-A ports, AC ports, and more.

bluetti ac500 power station in kitchen

Charging the AC500 and all the attached batteries may seem like it's a super lengthy job, but it's actually not that bad. In fact, if you're going to charge one AC500 and two B300S by plugging it in at home, it will take about 1.7 hours. If you're going to use solar panels, it can take about two and a half hours.

As you can see, it's perfectly doable to charge this one up if you plan on taking the power station with you on vacation, for instance. Mixing the wall outlet and solar panels, the AC500 system (with two B300S packs) supports up to an 8,000W input rate.

The AC500 power giant can be charged by AC, solar, generator, lead-acid battery, as well as by combining any of these methods. Talking of which, if you set up a solar system with compatible panels, you can reach power independence for your entire house with the AC500 system. That is an impressive feat, especially with the climbing energy prices these days.

Of course, the same system will also serve you well if you go on extended camping trips or if you have an RV you love taking to remote locations.

Even during winter, the system will work just fine. The B300S expansion battery comes with intelligent self-heating capability, so it will heat up immediately even if the temperatures are as low as -20℃.

If you're worried about the lifespan of the AC500, you really shouldn't be. The AC500 system uses a LiFePO4battery which means that it will survive over 3,500 charging cycles of up to 80% of its capacity. Overall, it is expected that your power station will last for about ten years, which is great. This type of battery is also safer to use, on top of the extended lifespan, which is also something you'll want to take into consideration.

You can control the entire system via a special Bluetti mobile app. You can control everything via WiFi or Bluetooth, managing power usage, checking energy consumption, solar power data, battery status, scheduling charge and discharge, and so on.

Next-Gen Power Backup

bluetti ac500 power station powering kitchen appliances

The Bluetti AC500 is just the latest out of a long string of great power stations from this company. Just recently, we reviewed the Bluetti AC300 and B300 batteries. The AC300 boasts a capacity of 3,100Wh, expandable to 12,400Wh. From the get-go, the AC500 is a lot more powerful and will help keep your household running for longer.

The AC300 is also heavier than the newer model, which will certainly matter when you're hauling the power station to and from the car as you prepare for vacation.

Overall, the AC500 is a higher-powered version of the AC300, and it's one that we want to have at home. There are so many advantages to keeping the AC500 on hand, especially if you live in an area that's prone to power outages, if you want to take some of that energy cost burden off your shoulders, or if you love going camping in remote areas, but still want to have hot water and a way to charge your phone.

Bluetti AC500: Available on Black Friday

The AC500 is going to become available to purchase on November 25th, alongside the B300S, so it's the perfect time to get yourself an early Christmas gift. After all, you'll end up saving money in the long run, especially if you add up some solar panels.