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Bodega Cooler 1536Wh Power Station Review

A 1536Wh, 1800W LiFePO4 portable power station with 3 AC outlets, USB-C PD 100W and a 1200W max solar input, listed at $899.99. It suits camping, vans and home backup, though its headline performance figures are the store's own.

3.4Editorial rating: 3.4 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated October 21, 2026
$899.99Price checked October 21, 2026
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Bodega Cooler 1536Wh Portable Power Station, 1800W

Our verdict

A match for a camper, van owner or home user who wants a 1536Wh LiFePO4 station with 3 AC outlets and a wide solar input range, and who can read a page whose headline performance figures are the store's own. Look elsewhere if you need independent runtime data, a surge rating or a unit for air travel. The main caveat is that the field-test style claims on the page cite no method or conditions.

Best for
Van and camp users who want a 1536Wh station with 3 AC outlets and a 1200W solar input.
Skip if
You need independent runtime data, a stated surge rating or a battery for air travel.

Why 3.4/5: Lifted by a detailed specification block covering ports, solar input, size, weight and protections; held back by performance claims with no method or independent source, the store's mostly negative public rating profile, mismatched policy wording and no independent test of this model.

Check price at Bodega CoolerHow we research

The EP1800 is a 1536Wh, 1800W LiFePO4 power station with 3 AC outlets, USB-C PD 100W, a 12V car socket and a 1200W max solar input, listed at $899.99. The page gives 15.9 x 8.5 x 11.6 inches and 17.5 kg / 38.6 lb, and pitches it for camping, van life and home backup.

Specifications

SpecPage says
SKUEP1800
Capacity1536Wh/1800W
CellsLiFePO4; 4000+ Cycles per the page
AC OutputPure sine wave, total power 1800W
USB-A (QC3.0)5V=3A, 9V=2A, 12V=1.5A, 18W max
Type-C (PD3.0 100W)5V=3A, 9V=3A, 12V=3A, 15V=3A, 20V=5A, 100W max
Type-C (PD 20W)5V=3A, 9V=2.22A, 12V=1.67A, 20W max
Cigarette Output12V=10A
PV Solar RechargeDC 12-90V, 1200W max
AC Charge100-120V 50/60Hz, 1500W
UPS FunctionSwitch time under 10ms
Product Dimension15.9 x 8.5 x 11.6 inches
Weight17.5 kg / 38.6 lb
Operating temperature-10C to 40C / 14F to 104F

Options and pricing

One variant is listed at $899.99, and the page shows a crossed-out price of $1,099.99. The box list names the EP1800, an AC charging cable, an XT60 to MC4 solar charging cable and a user manual. Solar panels are not listed, and the FAQ says a car charging cable is sold separately.

How it compares

The Bodega Cooler GP50 307.2Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup lists 307.2Wh from $199.99, against 1536Wh at $899.99 here. The Bodega Cooler 200W Flexible Solar Panel is $159.99; this page's solar guide is written around 400W panels and names no Bodega panel, so panel fit is something to confirm before buying.

Shipping, returns and warranty

Shipping: the shipping page offers free standard shipping around mainland US from US warehouses (the FAQ names California, Texas and Pennsylvania), with 1 business day of processing, a tracking email once the order ships, and no delivery to PO, APO or FPO addresses; the address cannot be changed after shipment. Some products can go to Canada, Germany and Italy for an extra $35 (8 to 15 business days) or to the UK for an extra $60, while the FAQ says every product ships to the continental US, only part of the range to Canada and only the detachable battery to Europe. Returns: an order can be cancelled within 24 hours by email or phone; after it ships a double shipping fee comes off the refund and a 2% transaction fee may apply. A return within 30 days needs an email to [email protected] for a return authorization first, an unused, uninstalled product in its original packaging, and shipping back within 7 days of the refund confirmation to the Rancho Cucamonga, California address; the buyer pays the shipping, while for a defective or damaged item the store says it refunds the shipping fee after photos or video. Orders bought from Amazon, Walmart or other resellers are not covered. Exchanges within 30 days carry a restocking fee and shipping that vary by brand. The page gives the refund time as 3 to 7 business days in one place and up to 7 in another, and the FAQ says 1 to 3. Warranty: the warranty page promises 2 years on products bought directly from bodegacooler.com, with the exact period on the last page of the manual, and also says a 1-year warranty extends to 2 years by registering the product (the FAQ says register within 10 days of purchase); it covers defects in materials and workmanship, not misuse, accidents or unauthorized repair, and not products from third-party sellers. Some product pages state other terms, such as a 5-year compressor warranty with 1 year on the rest, 24 months on the compressor and accessories, or a 5-year product warranty. Payment: Klarna, American Express, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, PayPal and Visa, plus regional methods such as Boleto, THAI QR PromptPay, Rabbit LINE Pay and ShopeePay, according to the FAQ.

Before you buy

The page shows 1 customer review with 100% of them five-star in the store's own widget, which we could not verify. Reputation: on Trustpilot (read on the Australian site) bodegacooler.com is a claimed profile with a TrustScore of 2.6 from 16 reviews, 25% five-star and 69% one-star; the company rarely replies, and the newest reviews (August and September 2026) describe a 100-quart unit with about 60 quarts usable, a replacement that froze the fridge side, and unanswered support. A June 2026 review of a 3-door Bodega cooler sold on Amazon (The Inventory, which names no model code and may not cover this item) cites a 2.5/5 TrustScore and reports of damaged units and slow support. A web search found no BBB profile. The bodegacooler.com domain was registered on 27 May 2019. The store's FAQ says only one promotion code can be used per order and offers new customers 12% off fridges for subscribing to its newsletter, and some pages advertise their own sales and codes. The page shows a crossed-out regular price; that is the store's own comparison figure.

What we liked

  • The specification block lists dimensions, weight, operating temperature and humidity, and voltage and current for the USB-A, USB-C and 12V car socket ports
  • Solar input is listed as DC 12-90V and 1200W max, with an XT60 to MC4 solar cable in the box list
  • Pure sine wave AC output with 3 outlets, plus USB-C PD 100W and a 12V car socket
  • The page lists protections against over voltage, overload, over temperature, short circuit, low temperature, low voltage and over current
  • The page says it can charge and discharge at the same time (bypass charging), with a UPS switch time under 10ms

Worth noting

  • No surge or peak rating is given for the 1800W AC output
  • The only runtime figure is the store's own 36 hour fridge claim; there is no runtime table for other loads
  • The page says it cannot be taken on a plane and cannot jump-start a vehicle
  • The solar recharge table is written around 400W panels, and the page says real input falls with cloud cover and panel angle
  • App control is mentioned only for adjusting AC input; nothing else about the app is stated

Questions before you buy

What can I plug into it?

The page lists 3 AC outlets (pure sine wave, total 1800W), USB-A QC3.0, a USB-C PD 100W port, a USB-C PD 20W port and a 12V car socket rated 12V=10A, and says up to 8 devices can run at once.

How does it recharge from solar?

Solar input is listed as DC 12-90V, 1200W max, through MC4 connectors using the included XT60 to MC4 cable. The page says the total array voltage must not exceed 90V, that different panel types should not be mixed and that third-party panels are accepted within 1200W.

Can it be taken on a plane or jump-start a car?

The page says no to both: it is a lithium battery above 100 watt hours, which it says is not allowed in carry-on bags, and it cannot jump-start a vehicle, although it can supply power to cars.

Where does Bodega Cooler ship and how fast?

Free standard shipping covers mainland US from warehouses in the US, with 1 business day of processing; no PO, APO or FPO addresses. Some products can go to Canada, Germany, Italy (+$35, 8 to 15 business days) and the UK (+$60), but the FAQ lists fewer destinations, so check the product before ordering abroad.

What is the return window?

30 days from purchase for an unused, uninstalled product in its original packaging, after an email to [email protected] for a return authorization. The buyer pays the shipping unless the item is defective or damaged; cancellation is free within 24 hours of ordering. Orders from Amazon or other resellers are not covered.

How long is the warranty?

The warranty page says 2 years for purchases from bodegacooler.com, or 1 year extended to 2 by registering the product within 10 days of purchase (per the FAQ); the manual names the exact period. Some product pages state other terms, so keep the order number and ask support before relying on one figure.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

  • Bodega Cooler 1536Wh Portable Power Station, 1800W product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead October 21, 2026
  • Bodega Cooler shipping pageFree standard shipping in mainland US from US warehouses; some products to Canada, Germany, Italy, UK for a feeRead October 21, 2026
  • Bodega Cooler refund policy24-hour cancellation, 30-day returns with an RA, shipping costs, restocking on exchanges, refund timingRead October 21, 2026
  • Bodega Cooler warranty page2-year warranty on purchases from the store; 1 year extended to 2 by registration; exclusionsRead October 21, 2026
  • Bodega Cooler FAQPayment methods, promo-code rule, warehouses, shipping destinations, returns, car fridge guidanceRead October 21, 2026
  • Bodega Cooler contact pageSupport email, US phone line and hours, New York office and California warehouse addressesRead October 21, 2026

Independent

What we couldn’t verify

  • The 'Real-World Performance Data' (a fridge held at 32F for over 36 hours in ECO mode, a 0.01-second UPS switch, 95% of rated capacity from 14F to 104F) is the store's own, with no method or independent source; the BODEGA 65L Dual-Zone Fridge it names is not identified further.
  • The page gives 0% to 85% charging in 52 minutes, 4000+ cycles, up to 15 years with daily use and solar recharge times for 400W arrays, none with a source or stated conditions.
  • The page mentions an app that adjusts AC input from 300W to 1500W but says nothing else about it, and gives no surge rating for the 1800W AC output.
  • The refund policy gives the refund time as 3 to 7 business days in one place and up to 7 in another, while the FAQ says 1 to 3.
  • The warranty page says 2 years and also 1 year extended to 2 by registering; some product pages state other terms, such as a 5-year compressor warranty with 1 year on the rest, 24 months on the compressor and accessories, or a 5-year product warranty.
  • The page points to reviews of this model (link text only, such as 'Check the reviews:') that we could not open; apart from those, no independent test of it was found in the web searches made on 21 October 2026.

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