We are officially in the middle of an energy crisis that does little to improve the apocalyptic scenario that we have been dragging since 2020. In this dystopian context, as is normal, many families have begun to worry about their most basic supplies: food, energy, work and health. In other words, the foundation and foundation of our modern society and welfare state are crumbling and putting many people at risk. And it is not surprising that, for example, internet searches for the best quality-price electric generator have skyrocketed.
Although if we only enter the field of portable electric generators, the truth is that they have been for several years the star product among various sectors such as Preppers or van drivers / motorhome drivers. It is not very clear what it is due to but the advance of the culture of motorhomes and vans; as well as the latest world events that have disrupted the functioning of society; they may have made more people start to consider buying a good electric generator with which to obtain and manage electricity.
At Bluetti, we respond to this need with a large number of electric generators of different sizes and capacities and that we want you to know about in this article so that you can finally choose the one that best suits your needs .
The first thing you should be clear about is what do you want it for? Once you are clear about the target, it will be easier for you to start discarding and choosing one. For example, if you want it for traveling, you'll most likely look among the smaller generators. Although, depending on the type of motorhome and the number of appliances you have, you may end up opting for a medium sized one. On the other hand, if you want it as electrical backup in case of blackouts or because you want to be independent of the electrical network, you will have to go to the largest generators.
And yes, in this case, the larger devices will have more capacity and the smaller ones less.
How to choose the best quality-price electric generator?
Choosing the best price-quality electric generator is not an easy task and the vast majority of people do not control the technical aspects that configure this device. Therefore, to help you, whether you end up choosing one of the Bluetti generators, or if you choose one from another brand, we want to provide you with the 3 most important characteristics that your next electric generator must have. .
1. Single-phase portable electric generator
In the market you will find single-phase or three-phase electric generators. The main difference is that the single-phase ones generate an output voltage of of 220V with powers of a maximum of 15 - 20 kVA. On the other hand, the three-phase generate an output voltage of of 380V and a power of at least 15 - 20 kVA.
For domestic use or travel use, the most widely used are single-phase portable electric generators. The triphasic ones, for their part, are used at an industrial level.
As for Bluetti electric generators, you will only find single-phase electric generators. And it is that, once again, we wanted to create products that can be adapted to the needs of our customers and their personal circumstances.
2. Inverter electric generator
You will find different types of electric generators: inverter, condenser or electronic regulator. For home or travel use, the most common generators are the inverter type and it is that these provide us with continuous and alternating energy safely. This will ensure that when plugging in the electrical appliances, they are not damaged by voltage surges or lows. And once again, at Bluetti you will find this type of generator so that your power connections are completely safe.
3. Generator with lithium iron-phosphate battery
The batteries of the different types of electric generators work in a very similar way, however, the substantial differences can be found in their chemical components. The most popular components of batteries are lithium, nickel or manganese. However, in recent years, a type of battery very similar to lithium called LiFePO4 has been incorporated, in which iron phosphate sheets are used.
This battery presents a large number of benefits compared to conventional lithium-cobalt batteries. Starting with the price of materials and that is that lithium has increased its market price by 437%. On the other hand, iron and phosphates are much cheaper. Furthermore, the latter are environmentally friendly materials and are not as toxic as lithium or cobalt.
As if the price were not a reason more than enough, the truth is that, in addition, iron phosphate has a very high chemical stability, this means that the battery in question can hold over 3. 000 cycles without hardly losing nominal load.
Therefore, these types of batteries are currently one of the most efficient on the market. In fact, during 2020, the electric car brand Tesla announced that it would start the procedures to produce a new car model in China using LiFePO4 batteries. And at Bluetti we are no less, therefore, most portable electric generators have this type of battery.
Comparative table of the best quality-price electric generator
Bluetti electric generator |
Size |
Weight (KG) |
Power and overload |
Capacity |
Battery expansion |
Outlet sockets |
Life cycles |
Advisable use |
EB55S |
Small |
6,2 |
300W and 450W |
500Wh |
No |
11 |
1000 |
Camping, trips by car or small van |
EB55 |
Small |
7.5 |
700W and 1400W |
537Wh |
No |
11 |
2500 |
Camping, trips by car or small van |
EB70 |
Small |
9 |
1. 000W |
716Wh |
No |
10 |
2500 |
Camping, trips by car or small van |
Ac200 |
Medium |
27 |
2000W and 4800W |
2000Wh |
No |
13 |
3500 |
Trips in vans or motorhomes and some electrical appliance at home |
Ac200 Max |
Medium |
28 |
2200W and 4800W |
2048Wh |
Yes |
15 |
3500 |
Travels in motorhomes or as Backup at home. |
EP500 |
Large |
70 |
2000W and 6000W |
5100Wh |
Yes |
4 |
6000 |
Electrical backup for the home |
Bluetti's best value for money electric generator
The best electric generator is the one that adapts to all your needs. And to choose it you will have to think, on the one hand, what you want to use it for, but also, on the other hand, you can think about all the potential that a portable electric generator has because it could open up a whole range of possibilities. And it is that, since you make an investment of this type, the ideal is that you can do it having analyzed all the possibilities and do not regret it later.
For example, if you choose a small electric generator, it will have a very limited range that would only be for occasional trips off the grid, by car, campsites or small camper vans. On the other hand, with a medium electric generator, you will have more versatile possibilities, both when traveling in vans or motorhomes, and at home to connect an electrical appliance or as support from the electrical network. And finally, in the case of the largest electric generators, due to their dimensions and weight, they are only useful for use in homes, hospitals or offices.
The best small electric generator
Bluetti EB55 Solar Power Station - 700W | 537Wh
This portable electric generator is ideal for trips Off Grid in a van, car or motorcycle. Thanks to its size and the handles, it will be very easy for you to transport it wherever you want. You will find it especially useful to charge, for example, all your mobile devices, tablets, laptops, projectors or even small refrigerators or freezers at 12 volts. It can be charged by connecting to the electrical network of your house, with solar panels or with the car socket.
This electric generator has up to 11 outlet plugs:
- 4 normal USB 5V/3A
- 1 100W USB Type C
- 2 European plugs 220 - 240 V
- 2 DC 12V
- 1 12V cigarette lighter plug
- 1 wireless charger
On the Youtube platform you will find many videos like this one (Bluetti EB55 YouTube video) in which content creators test this model and give their opinion about their capabilities.
The best electric generator quality medium price
Bluetti AC200P Solar Power Station- 2000W | 2000Wh
This medium electric generator is much more versatile and with more power than the small models. Thanks to its size, weight and capacity, it can be used both for trips in vans and at home to power certain household appliances. For example, it could power an 800W coffee machine for 2 hours or an Air Conditioner for 1 hour. This generator weighs about 27.5 kilos, so it cannot be loaded easily, but it can be moved in a timely manner.
As we mentioned, this electric generator has a lot of potential, both when traveling in vans, in cabins far from the electricity grid or simply as electrical backup for your home.
You can also watch one of the demo videos of this model to get an idea of the applications you could give it. Youtube Video Review model AC200P.
The best large electric generator
Bluetti EP500 Solar Power Station- 2000W | 5100Wh
Finally, the EP500 electric generator is designed for high energy demands. It can even power a whole house for a day or two in emergencies, medical equipment during blackouts, small schools or offices. That is to say, it is a large electric generator designed to be installed in an enclosure and provide energy. In addition, it can be connected with other expansion batteries to increase its capacity.
At the moment there is no explanatory video of the product in Spanish, but there is a very complete review in English with Spanish subtitles. Youtube video Review model EP500.