Portable Power Stations for Campervans: EcoFlow vs Bluetti (Real-World Comparison 2026)

Until a few years ago, having independent electricity on board a van required a complex and expensive installation: buying a heavy gel or AGM battery, fitting a split-charge relay or a DC-DC booster connected to the alternator, adding fuse boxes and a pure sine wave inverter, and taking it to a workshop to get the electrical certificate.

Today, portable power stations from brands like EcoFlow and Bluetti have completely revolutionised the camper world. They are compact plug & play boxes that combine a battery, a 230V inverter, an MPPT solar controller and USB ports in a single device with a handle, which you can put in and take out of the vehicle whenever you want.

Which is the best option for your getaways? After months of testing them in the field, we compare their advantages, performance and real consumption.

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1. Comparison Table: Mid-Range Models for the Weekend

We pit the two most balanced models for small and medium campervans against each other: the EcoFlow River 2 Pro versus the Bluetti EB70.

Feature	EcoFlow River 2 Pro	Bluetti EB70
Storage capacity	768 Wh	716 Wh
Rated inverter power	800 W (1,600 W peaks with X-Boost)	1,000 W continuous
Battery chemistry	LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)	LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)
Lifespan cycles	3,000+ cycles to 80% (approx. 10 years)	2,500+ cycles to 80%
Charging speed from a 230V socket	70 minutes to 100% (ultra-fast)	3 to 4 hours (with external adapter)
Maximum solar input	220 W (11-50V)	200 W (12-28V)
Total weight	7.8 kg	9.7 kg
Mobile app control	Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (very complete)	No app on this model

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2. How Long Does a ~750 Wh Battery Really Last on the Road?

To avoid being left in the dark, here is the calculation of real daily consumption on a standard spring/summer getaway:

• Portable 12V compressor fridge (35 litres): Draws an average of 30-40W when the compressor kicks in, but only runs about 30% of the time if well insulated. Approximate daily consumption: 250 – 320 Wh.
• Charging 2 mobile phones (twice a day): Consumption: 40 Wh.
• LED interior lights (4 hours at night): Consumption: 25 Wh.
• Charging a laptop for remote work (1 full charge): Consumption: 65 Wh.
• Charging a drone / DSLR camera: Consumption: 50 Wh.

Total balance: On a normal day you will use between 400 and 500 Wh. A 750 Wh power station therefore gives you almost 2 full days of complete autonomy without moving the vehicle or connecting solar panels.

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3. EcoFlow: Strengths and Weaknesses

What we like most:

1. Unbeatable recharge speed: If you stop at a bar or service station for lunch, you can plug the River 2 into the wall and in 60-70 minutes it goes from 0% to 100%. No heavy external power brick needed; just a standard PC-type cable.
2. Smartphone app: It lets you monitor input and output watts in real time from your bed and set charging limits to maximise battery life.

What could be better:

• The cooling fan can be noticeable when drawing more than 400W continuously.

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4. Bluetti: Strengths and Weaknesses

What we like most:

1. Oversized 1,000 W inverter: It lets you run small appliances with heating elements (such as a small capsule coffee maker or travel blender) reliably, without tripping from overload.
2. Built-in wireless charging on top: It has an induction charging pad on the top so you can leave your phone charging without cables.

What could be better:

• Recharging from a household socket takes more than twice as long as the EcoFlow and uses a bulky external adapter that gets noticeably hot.

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5. The Verdict: Which One Should You Buy?

• Choose EcoFlow (River 2 Pro / Delta 2): If you value light weight, if you travel with short stops where you need to recharge the station at a restaurant or socket in 1 hour, or if you like to monitor consumption precisely from your phone. It is our general recommendation for 80% of users.
• Choose Bluetti (EB70 / AC70): If you plan to plug in higher-consumption devices (tools, blenders, low-voltage hairdryers) thanks to its higher continuous inverter power.

Either option will save you thousands of euros in approvals and give you the freedom to use the battery in your van, your tent, a boat or at home during a power cut.