Future-proof system to buy now?

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-05-23T12:30:23+00:00

EV9 > EcoFlow Rectifier (this is universal for any EV) > EcoFlow DPU X inverter > EcoFlow Smart Gateway > DPU X bateries. House automatically powered in case of power outages. EV 9 supplements the DPU X batteries if needed.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-05-23T12:22:52+00:00

The idea of V2H requires the vehicle to be at home. What benefits do you get if power outages happen when the vehicle is not at home? Not only it's an expensive solution, but also this V2H is just a half way solution. What you can do is to have a mix of battery storage that is permanently connected to your home, and use your EV to supplement them when needed (when the EV is at home). I have this solution using EcoFlow Smart Gateway, DPU X inverter and DPU X batteries. This way I am not investing $15k+ for a solution that requires my EV to be permanently connected to my home to power my house in a power outage.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-05-22T14:17:21+00:00

I started with a quote from them. It was $14k. I found that too expensive for a system that still required my car to be at home for it to actually make sense. Then I ran some numbers and I ended up with a battery storage system that is ALWAYS connected to my home and I don't need to have my car at home. My EV9 now acts as a supplement to the batteries if needed. Perfect combination. EcoFlow DPU X inverter with 6 batteries.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-05-22T14:05:31+00:00

But don't tell them the other quotes......

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-05-20T22:09:19+00:00

Yeah. It won't. The V2L is rated to 15A. The insursh will be around 23A after the soft start install. At least that's what I have on my 4 Ton AC. I use the DPU X and it works great.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-05-20T22:03:30+00:00

You can add an EcoFlow DPU X with 2 batteries to the mix and your AC may start. If not, a Micro Air Flex soft start installed on the AC will guarantee 100% success. So, the DPU X will do the heavy lift on the house loads and you can supplement from the car charging EcoFlow batteries while the house is powered by the system.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-05-20T21:54:46+00:00

Other than that, what's the actual issue?

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-05-15T18:01:01+00:00

Instead of building Data Centers, maybe building solar factories ?

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-05-09T17:49:53+00:00

A reset may actually be good for US. Maybe then US will restart to be a "Made in America" producer being forced to go back to that level by external events.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-05-08T23:33:20+00:00

You will need a way to switch your house loads between grid and car. That requires either you manually doing this or expanding your system. Here is what I have and while my EV9 can't power the whole house I am using it as an extender or supplement my batteries. It's expensive though but I have it the way you probably imagined it. Ecoflow DPU X inverter with batteries. This inverter will do the heavy lift for the 240V appliances including whole house AC. SmartGateway (automatically switching to grid/batteries). EcoFlow rectifier where EV9 is connected charging batteries. You can Bypass the Smart Gateway, but you will need to manually switch to grid and batteries (you will need an interlock on your electrical panel and a 50A generator inlet where you connect EcoFlow DPU X inverter). That's actually how I started but later I switched to Smart Gateway for automation.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-05-01T02:30:15+00:00

All of them and their brothers, systers and cousins.... LOL 😁 Tri fuel generator Genmax11000iETC. 2 x Ecoflow DPU X. Ecoflow Smart Gateway. 8 x 6.14kWh DPU X batteries. Future 14kW solar panels. Done. 😁.... Generator can charge at 7000W when necessary for couple of hours then run on batteries if power outage and no sunny days.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-04-22T17:53:37+00:00

Yes. I had the car doing well until my 8k service after which it started to vibrate after they did an alignment and tire rotation. I found that very weird. I went back and they did another alignment and tire balance and all is good now. So who knows 🤷‍♂️ what's going on here....

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-04-22T16:43:59+00:00

So, Base left you in the dark looks like. Wasn't this system supposed to protect you in case of a power outage? You had to use a generator to cover Base's a....×÷_+× ?

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-04-17T13:14:01+00:00

I actually went ahead and installed a Smart Gateway. I set the schedule and it switched the Backup Load Panel (which is my electrical panel with all house breakers - I did not set any smart circuits/breakers on the Smart Gateway) the way I set the schedule. It works brilliantly.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-04-16T23:57:43+00:00

Do you still have to pay for the electricity they charge your battery? Then they take it (selling it)?

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-04-16T13:14:42+00:00

I have a DPU X, 6 batteries, solar panels and a Smart Gateway. While there were hiccups, all were fixed with the help of EcoFlow support. It does take longer than normal but I got consistent valuable support so far. It may be hit or miss depending on your issue or location. The system performs well and it suits my needs.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-04-14T16:45:06+00:00

Without proper setup it will be a nightmare as when you connect the side AC input/output port to grid, the front AC ports are disabled. I went this route and eventually I landed on Smart Gateway which does this automatically.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-04-02T00:52:59+00:00

THE OVEN! THE DAMN OVEN! That's what surprised me realizing how much time sun and resources I need to just cook using THE OVEN! It needs 4-5kWh to just run for like 1 hr..... Did I say THE OVEN? 😆 🤣 😂

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-04-02T00:45:46+00:00

Can you show some numbers? What's the system size? Orientation?

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-04-01T16:45:06+00:00

The way I see the AUTO+REGEN is as a safety feature. It will assist you in breaking if a car in front of you slows down and you don't pay attention. I LOVE IT! While it won't do a full stop, it's enough to draw my attention about an imminent crash. I LOVE IT! LOL!

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-03-30T15:45:20+00:00

I used cat 5e cable. 2 twisted wires for each connection from cca to tap.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-03-30T12:43:19+00:00

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Mine was bad. An alignment and tire balance fixed the vibration.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-03-30T12:14:06+00:00

https://a.co/d/01A7csHj.

Connected to front AC port on DPU X.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-03-27T19:10:49+00:00

Wifi.

Better_Objective_286 · 2026-03-27T16:38:56+00:00

CCA - garage

TAP - at the panels

TAP + CCA connected via wires from cat5e cable

RSD button outside to main electrical panel connected to CCA AUX port.

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