Anker has officially revealed its new whole-home backup product, the Solix E10, a modular system that can power a home for potentially days at a time in the event of a blackout.
The system, which competes with existing products like the Tesla Powerwall, is available for preorder now, with official sales of the Solix E10 system starting February 4.
At a Glance
- A single E10 battery and inverter outputs up to 37.2kW to start a 5-ton AC unit
- Dual kit pushes 66kW and sustains 10kW for 90 minutes
- Three E10s combine for 90kWh storage, enough for 15 days of backup power
- Why it matters: Homeowners can run large appliances seamlessly during outages without fuel or noise
Anker says a single E10 battery and inverter can output up to 37.2kW at once to start up to a 5-ton AC unit, while a dual kit can push 66kW. The system can also sustain up to 10kW output per E10 kit for as long as 90 minutes, making it feasible for running large appliances.
The company says the system can be mounted indoors or outside, and that it “operates reliably from -4°F to 131°F.”
According to Anker, the Solix E10 system can automatically activate to power your home in less than 20 milliseconds, although doing so automatically requires the Power Dock. Otherwise, switching is a manual process. That would be effectively seamless if true, and similar to claims made by other whole-home battery backup companies like Tesla or EcoFlow.
Pricing and Configurations
Besides the E10 battery and power inverter, which starts at $4,299, Anker is also selling:
- A kit for $4,599 that includes its Smart Inlet Box that lets you connect the system to an existing solar power grid
- An E10 with Power Dock-which is a fancy circuit breaker replacement that supports up to 200 amps-for $5,799
- A $7,399 variant of the Power Dock kit that comes with a generator that can run on gasoline, natural gas, or propane
Anker says that three E10s can be combined to make a system that holds 90kWh of juice and can power a home for as long as 15 days. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says U.S. households average about 899kWh per month, or about 30kWh per day, so 15 days would require conservation but is achievable.
Key Takeaways
- The Solix E10 starts at $4,299 and ships February 4
- Modular design scales from one unit to three for 90kWh total
- Instant 20-millisecond switchover with optional Power Dock
- Works with existing solar setups via Smart Inlet Box
- Operates in extreme temperatures from -4°F to 131°F
