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EcoFlow Titan 5000 home batteries compared: prices and specs

EcoFlow's modular Titan 5000 home batteries start at $2,499 and scale from 5 to 30 kWh. Here is how the Classic, Titan 5000 and Plus differ before sales open.

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Quick verdictSame 5 kWh battery in all three: the Classic covers 120V essentials, the Titan 5000 adds 240V appliances, and the Plus is for big solar setups.

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EcoFlow wants to make whole-home backup power cheaper to get into. Its new Titan 5000 series, covered by Electrek, starts with a single 5 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that can be expanded with up to five add-on packs to 30 kWh. EcoFlow says the maximum is enough to run an average US home for about two days without the grid. Reservations are open now in the US, and full sales start on 3 November.

Three models, one battery

All three Titans use the same 5 kWh battery; the differences are output power, voltage and how much solar they can take. Prices below are the starting prices on EcoFlow's US store.

Titan 5000 ClassicTitan 5000Titan 5000 Plus
Price (from)$2,499$3,199$3,699
Capacity5–30 kWh5–30 kWh5–30 kWh
Output4 kW7.2 kW7.2 kW, up to 10 kW with solar
Voltage120V120V/240V120V/240V
Solar input3.2 kW4 kW8 kW (two inputs)
Manufacturer figures from EcoFlow's US store; not our measurements.

The Classic is meant for 120V essentials such as a fridge, lights, Wi-Fi and computers. The Titan 5000 adds 240V split-phase output, which EcoFlow says can start and run a compatible 3-ton central air conditioner. The Plus keeps the same 7.2 kW from the battery but can reach 10 kW when solar adds power at the same time, which EcoFlow calls PV Boost, and accepts twice the solar input of the standard model.

The home panel and installation

For automatic backup, the Titans pair with EcoFlow's Smart Home Panel 10, which connects up to 10 selected household circuits and switches over within 20 ms of an outage, according to EcoFlow. The company says the prewired panel avoids replacing your main electrical panel, but it still has to be installed by a licensed electrician. A Titan 5000 Plus bundled with the 240V panel costs $4,799, ESS News reports. Tools like a smart thermostat can help stretch stored energy during an outage, and if you also drive electric, read our home EV charger guide before sizing a system.

+ Pros

  • Starts small at 5 kWh and grows to 30 kWh as needed
  • LFP cells and a 5-year warranty on units, batteries and panel
  • Works without solar, and with existing rooftop solar via AC coupling (Titan 5000 and Plus)

− Cons

  • US-only for now, with sales not opening until 3 November
  • The Classic is limited to 120V appliances
  • Panel installation needs an electrician, so the real cost depends on your home

Early-bird offer

Until 2 November, EcoFlow sells a $50 coupon that gives 5% off a Titan bought between 3 November and 31 December, plus two 220W portable solar panels. The $50 does not count towards the price, but EcoFlow says it will be refunded if you don't buy a Titan by the end of the year. Electrek also notes that the FCC authorisations for all three models are dated 20 July, before new FCC restrictions on foreign-made inverters took effect on 28 July.

Our verdict

Choose by voltage, not capacity

Since every Titan has the same 5 kWh battery, decide based on what you need to run. Gas-heated homes that only need lights, a fridge and Wi-Fi can stop at the Classic. Homes with central air or other 240V loads need at least the Titan 5000. The Plus makes sense mainly with a large solar array. For smaller, portable backup, see our power bank guide.

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