{{Short description|Rechargable portable batteries}} {{Multiple issues| {{Notability|1=Companies|date=December 2024}} {{More citations needed|date=February 2026}} }} {{Infobox product | title = EcoFlow | type = Portable solar generators<br>Portable power stations | inventor = Bruce Wang | inception = 2017 | manufacturer = | available = Yes | models = DELTA, DELTA Pro, DELTA Max，DELTA Mini, RIVER, RIVER Pro, RIVER Max | url = {{URL|https://www.ecoflow.com}} }}
'''EcoFlow''' is a Chinese company that develops portable power stations, smart devices, and home energy systems, established in 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.smart-energy.com/industry-sectors/smart-grid/ces-2024-must-see-clean-tech-announcements-of-day-one-2/ | title=CES 2024: Must-see clean tech announcements | date=14 January 2024 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://gulfbusiness.com/ecoflow-energy-solutions-tech-led-greener-future/ | title=Ecoflow's energy solutions promise a tech-led greener future | date=20 November 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nature.com/articles/d42473-022-00062-9 | title=Next-generation battery ecosystem for a carbon-neutral lifestyle }}</ref>
== History == EcoFlow was founded in May 2017 by Bruce Wang.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lithium batteries are expected to continue to dominate, accounting for 80 percent of the world's power battery storage deployment-industry-news |url=https://www.large.net/news/7bu43q2.html |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=large.net}}</ref> They started with the launch of the RIVER mobile power station.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Moon |first=Brad |title=Review: RIVER Mobile Power Station Charges Just About Anything, Runs AC Devices |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradmoon/2017/09/09/review-river-mobile-power-station-charges-just-about-anything-runs-ac-devices/ |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250703011722/https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradmoon/2017/09/09/review-river-mobile-power-station-charges-just-about-anything-runs-ac-devices/ |archive-date=2025-07-03 |access-date=2026-02-13 |work=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> By 2019, the company expanded to Tokyo, Japan and introduced the DELTA 1300 with faster charging.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.generatormechanics.com/ecoflow-delta-1300-review/ | title=EcoFlow Delta 1300 Review - Fastest Charging Technology | date=24 June 2022 }}</ref> The following year, in 2020, the RIVER series followed, offering smart energy management features.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gforgadget.com/cool-gadgets/ecoflow-r600-power-station-review/ | title=In-Depth Review of EcoFlow River Power Station }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wandering-bird.com/ecoflow-river-600-review/ | title=ECOFLOW River Review: Is it right for you? | Wandering Bird | date=27 April 2024 }}</ref> In 2021, EcoFlow released the DELTA Pro.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://electrek.co/2021/09/28/ecoflow-delta-max-offers-up-to-6048-wh-of-stored-power-to-fulfill-all-your-energy-needs/ | title=EcoFlow DELTA Max offers up to 6,048 Wh of stored power to fulfill all your energy needs | newspaper=Electrek | date=28 September 2021 | last1=Post | first1=Sponsored }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/dtdeals/ecoflow-smart-home-panel/ | title=Create the ultimate home energy solution with EcoFlow's Smart Home Panel | date=17 April 2022 }}</ref> During this time, the company also launched its first Smart Home Panel and reached a $1 billion valuation.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/02/ecoflow-glamping-portable-battery/ | title=After amped growth, EcoFlow comes for the glampers | date=2 May 2022 }}</ref> In 2022, EcoFlow introduced the WAVE mobile air conditioner,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://hvacpproducts.com/2022/05/ecoflow-introdudes-wave-portable-air-conditioner/ | title=EcoFlow Introdudes Wave Portable Air Conditioner | date=18 May 2022 }}</ref> Power Kits,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://mightygadget.co.uk/ecoflow-delta-2-portable-power-station-review/ | title=EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station Review | date=16 September 2022 }}</ref> DELTA 2<ref>{{cite web |date=9 November 2022 |title=EcoFlow RIVER 2 MAX vs RIVER 2 Pro vs DELTA 2 Size and Feature Comparison and Review |url=https://mightygadget.co.uk/ecoflow-river-2-max-pro-vs-delta-2-size-and-feature-comparison-review/}}</ref> and RIVER 2 series.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/25/23422380/ecoflow-river-2-max-pro-specs-price-date | title=EcoFlow's redesigned River 2 batteries double as kettle bells | date=25 October 2022 }}</ref>
In 2025, EcoFlow recalled 25,000 EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 power stations due to risk of fire.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Ajay |date=October 9, 2025 |title=EcoFlow Recalls 25,000 Delta Max 2000 Power Stations Over Fire and Burn Hazard — Here’s How to Fix Yours |url=https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/ecoflow-recalls-25000-delta-max-2000-power-stations-over-fire-and-burn-hazard-heres-how-to-fix-yours/ |access-date=2026-02-13 |website=CNET |language=en}}</ref>
==Awards and recognition== * 2023 Australian Good Design Awards – Multiple products<ref>{{Cite web |title=EcoFlow Celebrates Multiple Wins at 2023 Australian Good Design Awards |url=https://www.asiaone.com/business/ecoflow-celebrates-multiple-wins-2023-australian-good-design-awards |website=AsiaOne |date=2023-09-15 |access-date=2024-03-15}}</ref> * 2023 Red Dot Design Award – DELTA 2 Series<ref>{{Cite web |title=EcoFlow DELTA 2 Series |url=https://www.red-dot.org/project/ecoflow-delta-2-series-62508 |website=Red Dot Design Award |date=2023 |access-date=2024-03-15}}</ref> * 2023 iF Design Award – EcoFlow Power Kits<ref>{{Cite web |title=EcoFlow Power Kits |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/ecoflow-power-kits/578638 |website=iF World Design Guide |date=2023 |access-date=2024-03-15}}</ref>
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Category:Chinese companies established in 2017 Category:Electric battery