How long does it take to recharge Sorein?Updated 2 hours ago
Recharging time for a Sorein Power Station is determined by two factors:
- Amount of batteries in the Sorein battery stack. This can range from 1kWh (one kiloWatt hour, or 1,000 Watt-hours) up to 7.5 kWh.
- The power source used for recharging. AC power is the fastest method.
Method 1: Recharging with a 120-volt AC power outlet (also knows as "shore power" or "wall outlet")
When plugged into AC power, the Sorein Power Station can draw up to 1,800 Watts, to recharge the batteries. The actual amount of power drawn by the Sorein will decrease as the batteries get closer to 100% full.
If the power outlet is not capable of a full 1,800 Watts, the Sorein Power Station can be configured to charge at 750 Watts or less, by activating "Silent Mode" in the EnergyKeeper app.
These are approximate charge times from 0% to 80%:
| Total battery stack size | Charging to 80% at 1800 Watts from an AC power outlet |
|---|---|
| 1.0 kWh | 30 minutes |
| 2.1 kWh | 1.0 hours |
| 3.2 kWh | 2.0 hours |
| 5.3 kWh | 2.5 hours |
| 7.5 kWh | 3.3 hours |
Method 2: Charging through the XT60 power inlet, from either solar panels or a DC-DC charger
The XT60 power inlet can accept a DC charge at up to 1,000 Watts. The actual charge time will vary depending on the Watts available from the solar panels or truck-mounted DC-DC charger.
You can estimate charge times to 80% by multiplying the total size of the batteries by 0.8, then dividing that number by the average power input in Watts. For example: 3200Wh of batteries X 0.8 = 2560Wh. 2560Wh / 200 Watts input power = 12.8 hours charge time.