Just a couple of weeks after revealing the 1kW Super Fast Car Charger, which allows users to quickly charge the DJI Power 1000 power station via their vehicles, DJI has introduced an even quicker charger for this power station. The new DJI Power 1.8kW Solar/Car Super Fast Charger offers both car and solar charging, unlike the 1kW Super Fast Car Charger, which only enables fast charging when connected to a vehicle’s battery. Like its predecessor, this new model is compatible only with the DJI Power 1000.
Connection Details
The DJI Power 1.8kW Solar/Car Super Fast Charger attaches to a car’s battery and utilizes excess power generated by the vehicle’s alternator, reaching 600W. It can also be connected to a solar panel setup with a maximum of 1200W for dual charging, though there are some conditions to consider.
To tap into the full 1800W charging capability, the Power 1000 portable station needs to be linked with a DJI Power Expansion Battery 2000, which boasts a capacity of 2048Wh. For those who might not be aware, the DJI Power 1000 can accommodate up to five expansion batteries, giving it a total capacity of 11,264Wh.
Charging Performance
When hooked up to both the Power 1000 and the Power Expansion Battery 2000, the DJI Power 1.8kW Solar/Car Super Fast Charger can deliver 1024Wh of power over a 40-minute drive. In comparison, the smaller 1kW Super Fast Car Charger takes roughly 78 minutes to completely charge just the Power 1000 power station.
Besides its vehicle usage, the DJI Power 1.8kW Solar/Car Super Fast Charger can also be utilized at home with solar panels. Users can connect the panels to its XT90 port for charging at up to 1200W. Furthermore, by expanding the XT90 port to an MC4 connector via the DJI Power 1.8kW Super Fast Charger XT90 to MC4 Adapter Cable, users can gain an additional 600W of solar input, reaching a total of 1800W.
Pricing and Choices
DJI is pricing the 1.8kW Solar/Car Super Fast Charger at $319, which is only $20 more than the 1kW fast charger. It’s currently available for purchase on DJI’s online store.
If you are considering which model to buy, your decision should be based on your requirements. If you don’t own solar panels, then the 1kW Super Fast Charger might be more suitable, as it allows charging the Power 1000 at up to 1000W using your car, compared to the 600W offered by the 1.8kW Solar/Car Super Fast Charger.
For those who have solar panels, like an RV solar panel kit, the 1.8kW charger is the preferable choice since it allows for simultaneous charging from both the vehicle and the solar panels installed on the roof.
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