EcoFlow launches the RIVER 2 Pro and DELTA 2 Max in South Africa.

by Thinus Ferreira

EcoFlow has launched its new RIVER 2 Pro and DELTA 2 Max in South Africa.

The RIVER 2 Pro features an upgraded capacity and faster charging that the company says is the best portable power station to withstand Eskom's Stage 6 loadshedding level of electricity blackouts in South Africa.

EcoFlow's DELTA 2 Max has a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) transfer time of 20ms and a capacity of 2048Wh.

"As loadshedding continues to grow, the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro and DELTA 2 Max ensure our consumers have access to a simple, flexible and reliable energy source wherever and whenever they should need it," says Bradley Chetty, B2C sales director at EcoFlow South Africa, in a statement.

"We are proud to bring more lifestyle solutions to the market. EcoFlow is committed to making life better through meaningful innovation."

RIVER 2 Pro

The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro boasts a capacity of 768Wh. It has X-Stream technology, meaning that it can be fully recharged through AC charging in 70 minutes.

With a maximum AC output of 800W and EcoFlow's X-Boost technology, the RIVER 2 Pro can run devices of up to 1600W. It is sufficient for 80% of heavy-duty appliances such as hair dryers, microwaves and electric kettles, covering almost all daily essentials in a household.

The RIVER 2 Pro is able to provide emergency power supply (EPS) and in case of a sudden blackout, it can automatically switch to the battery-powered supply mode within 30ms. When unexpected power outages happen it instantly becomes a reliable energy source, preventing disruptions in consumers' daily activities or work.

Equipped with advanced LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries that can operate under extreme temperatures, the RIVER 2 Pro possesses a lifespan of 3 000 cycles. The RIVER 2 Pro comes with a 5-year warranty.

DELTA 2 Max

The EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max supports 20ms auto-switch to Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) mode when unexpected power cuts hit.

With a base capacity of 2,048Wh, which can be expanded up to 6,144Wh with two extra batteries, users can customise their energy solutions based on their specific energy needs.

It also has EcoFlow's X-Stream technology, meaning the DELTA 2 Max can recharge really fast. 

With an AC input of 2300W and a maximum solar input of 1000W, the DELTA 2 Max can be charged by AC from 0 to 100% in 81 minutes or by solar from 0 to 100% in 2.3 hours. 

Meanwhile, the DELTA 2 Max can be charged from 0 to 80% in 43 minutes with AC and solar dual charging.

The DELTA 2 Max is equipped with a 2400W AC output that can power almost all essential home appliances. Even while charging, it can still power up to 13 devices simultaneously. 

With the X-Boost technology, the DELTA 2 Max can even power some appliances up to 3100W. In the face of potential severe power outages such as Stage 13 loadshedding, the DELTA 2 Max can serve as a powerful and reliable energy backup device.

Both the RIVER 2 Pro and DELTA 2 Max are available in South Africa from 15 April. The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro is priced at R 11,999 and the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max is priced at R 25,999.