PECRON sells two 3,072Wh LiFePO4 power stations with the same 3,600W inverter rating, and on paper they look like the same product at two prices. They are not. According to PECRON’s US store and manuals, the E3600LFP pairs that inverter with a 7,000W surge rating, 2,400W of solar input across two ports, 3,200W wall charging and room for four expansion batteries, while the newer F3000LFP is about 16 lb lighter, takes 1,600W of solar on one port and expands to two batteries. On October 17, 2026, PECRON listed the F3000LFP at $899 and showed the E3600LFP, at $999, as unavailable. Here’s how they differ and which fits your needs.
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Sources: E3600LFP figures come from PECRON’s US product page and the US 100–120V user manual; F3000LFP figures come from PECRON’s F3000LFP page and PECRON’s published F3000LFP spec sheet. Runtimes are my own math and are labelled estimates.
Quick verdict
| If you want… | Choose |
|---|---|
| The lighter, cheaper box for camping, RV and short outages | F3000LFP |
| Heavy motor loads (well pump, big compressor) that need surge | E3600LFP |
| The fastest solar recharge | E3600LFP (2,400W) |
| Expansion past 10.7kWh, or 240V from two units | E3600LFP |
| Something you can buy new right now | F3000LFP, or look at PECRON’s E3800LFP |
Specs compared
| Spec | PECRON E3600LFP | PECRON F3000LFP |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 3,072Wh LiFePO4 (51.2V, 60Ah) | 3,072Wh LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500+ to 80% | 3,500+ to 80% |
| Inverter | 3,600W pure sine | 3,600W pure sine, bidirectional |
| Surge | 7,000W | 4,500W for 5 seconds |
| 30A RV outlet | Yes (TT-30R) | Yes (AC 30A output) |
| Wall charging | 1,800W (15A cable) or 3,200W (30A cable) | 1,800W, about 2 hours; adjustable rate |
| Solar input | 2 × XT60, 32–150V, 20A, 1,200W each = 2,400W | 1 × XT60, 25–120V, 25A, 1,600W |
| Max combined input | Not listed on PECRON’s US page | 3,200W AC + solar, about 1.3 hours |
| Car charging | 12–30V, 150W | Optional 500W DC-DC charger |
| UPS switchover | 8–20ms | UPS mode (PECRON lists 8–20ms on its spec sheet) |
| Expansion | Up to 4 × EP3800-48V (18,432Wh total) | Up to 2 batteries; 10,752Wh with 2 × EP3800-48V |
| 240V | Two units plus PECRON’s 240V box (7,200W) | Not offered |
| App | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| Weight | About 79 lb (36kg) | About 63.3 lb (28.7kg) |
| Size | 17.5 × 12.1 × 13.8 in | 489 × 295 × 282mm (19.3 × 11.6 × 11.1 in) |
| Warranty | 2+3 years | 2+3 years |
| PECRON US price, Oct 17, 2026 | $999 (shown unavailable) | $899 ($948 with cart) |
Surge: the biggest practical gap
Both can run 3,600W continuously, but motors briefly draw several times their running watts when they start. PECRON rates the E3600LFP at 7,000W surge and the F3000LFP at 4,500W for five seconds.
For most household loads, 4,500W is plenty: a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker or window air conditioner starts well under that. Where the E3600LFP’s extra headroom matters is a deep-well pump, a large air compressor or several motors starting together. If you’re unsure, our explainer on surge watts vs running watts shows how to estimate starting draw.
Solar: two ports versus one
The E3600LFP’s two independent XT60 inputs each take up to 1,200W at 32–150V. The F3000LFP has a single XT60 that takes 1,600W at 25–120V and 25A.
| Solar array | E3600LFP | F3000LFP |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 200W panels (800W) | Split 2 + 2 across ports | All on one port; check voltage stays 25–120V |
| 6 × 300W panels (1,800W) | Fits as 3 + 3 (up to 1,200W per port) | Capped at 1,600W input |
| 8 × 300W panels (2,400W) | Fits as 4 + 4 if voltage allows | Capped at 1,600W input |
| Full recharge in strong sun (estimate) | About 1.5–2 hours at 2,000W+ actual | About 2.5 hours at 1,600W (PECRON’s figure) |
The F3000LFP’s 25A limit is the more useful number for portable panels: lower-voltage panels in parallel can still feed it close to full power. The E3600LFP’s 32V minimum means at least two typical 100–200W portable panels in series per port. For help reading panel labels, see our solar panel specs guide.
Wall charging and car charging
From a standard 15A outlet, both charge at about 1,800W, roughly two hours to full. The E3600LFP ships with a 30A cable too, which lets it pull up to 3,200W from an RV or generator 30A outlet. The F3000LFP instead reaches 3,200W by combining wall and solar at the same time, which PECRON says refills it in about 1.3 hours.
On the road, the E3600LFP’s car input is limited to 150W, a 20-hour trickle for a 3kWh battery. PECRON pairs the F3000LFP with a 500W DC-DC car charger, which the NZ spec sheet puts at about 6 hours to full.
Expansion and 240V
Both use PECRON’s EP3800-48V expansion battery (3,840Wh each). The difference is how many:
- E3600LFP: up to four packs for 18,432Wh total, and two units can be joined with PECRON’s 240V box for 7,200W at 240V, enough for many 240V well pumps.
- F3000LFP: up to two packs for 10,752Wh total. PECRON doesn’t offer a 240V link for it.
On October 17, 2026, PECRON’s store listed the F3000LFP with one EP3800-48V at $1,698 and with two at $2,497.
Runtime: identical batteries, identical math
Since both hold 3,072Wh, runtime is the same for the same load. Assuming about 85% of the battery reaches your outlets after inverter losses (roughly 2.6kWh):
| Load | Draw (assumed) | Either unit (estimate) | With 2 × EP3800 (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest freezer, cycling | 90W | About 29 hours | About 100 hours |
| Furnace blower | 500W | About 5 hours | About 18 hours |
| Electric pressure cooker, average | 700W | About 3.7 hours of cooking | About 13 hours |
| RV roof AC, 13,500 BTU | 1,500W | About 1.7 hours | About 6 hours |
For the full list of what one of these runs around the house, the PECRON E3600LFP review covers more loads, and our worked space heater example with the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max covers heating.
Weight and size
The F3000LFP’s roughly 63 lb is the reason many buyers pick it. The E3600LFP’s 79 lb is a two-person lift into a truck bed or RV storage bay unless you add PECRON’s trolley kit. Both work with PECRON’s trolley, and the F3000LFP is sold with a cart for $49 more.
Features the F3000LFP adds
The F3000LFP is the newer design, and PECRON’s US listing calls out a few things the older model’s page doesn’t:
- Bidirectional inverter: the same inverter handles charging from the wall and powering your outlets, which is how PECRON gets 1,800W AC charging without a separate charger brick.
- Customizable charging rate: you can slow wall charging down, useful on a generator or a weak campground pedestal.
- Main on/off button: one switch shuts the whole unit down for storage, cutting idle drain.
- Real-time power stats: the app and screen show live input and output, handy for learning what your appliances really draw.
- 13 outputs in the US version, including a 100W USB-C PD port and the 30A RV outlet.
Cost per watt-hour
| Configuration (PECRON US, Oct 17, 2026) | Price | Capacity | Per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| F3000LFP alone | $899 | 3.07kWh | About $293 |
| F3000LFP + 1 × EP3800-48V | $1,698 | 6.91kWh | About $246 |
| F3000LFP + 2 × EP3800-48V | $2,497 | 10.75kWh | About $232 |
| E3600LFP alone (when listed) | $999 | 3.07kWh | About $325 |
The per-kWh price falls as you add batteries, since each EP3800-48V adds 3.84kWh for about $800 in PECRON’s bundles.
Using either one in an RV
Both have the TT-30 30A outlet RVs use, so you can plug the RV’s shore cord straight in. Keep two limits in mind. First, the inverter tops out at 3,600W, so a 30A RV pulling its full 3,600W with the air conditioner and microwave running together will hit the ceiling. Second, the battery is the real limit for air conditioning: about 1.7 hours of a 1,500W roof unit (estimate). For overnight AC, plan on expansion batteries or a soft-start kit, and use our overlanding power station picks if you’re sizing for a smaller rig.
Which to buy
For camping, RV trips, tailgating and keeping a fridge and internet on through outages, the F3000LFP does the job for $100 less and 16 lb less. It’s available on Amazon as the PECRON F3000LFP. The E3600LFP still makes sense for home backup with heavy motor loads, large solar arrays or a plan to reach 240V, if you can find it in stock.
Comparing other brands at this size? See Anker SOLIX F3000 vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra and Jackery 2000 Plus vs 3000 Pro.
FAQ
Do the E3600LFP and F3000LFP have the same battery?
Both are 3,072Wh LiFePO4 with PECRON’s rating of 3,500+ cycles to 80%. Runtime for the same load is the same.
Which charges faster on solar?
The E3600LFP, with up to 2,400W over two ports versus the F3000LFP’s 1,600W on one.
Can the F3000LFP make 240V?
PECRON doesn’t list a 240V option for the F3000LFP. The E3600LFP can, with two units and PECRON’s 240V box.
Do they use the same expansion battery?
Yes. PECRON lists the EP3800-48V as compatible with both. The E3600LFP takes up to four and the F3000LFP up to two.
Is the E3600LFP discontinued?
PECRON hasn’t said so, but its US store showed every E3600LFP option as unavailable on October 17, 2026, while promoting the larger E3800LFP.
Can either work as a UPS?
Both have a UPS mode with an 8–20ms switchover per PECRON. That’s fast enough for most TVs, routers and desktop PCs with decent power supplies, though gear that can’t tolerate any gap needs a dedicated online UPS.