You want to buy a portable power station before you need one. Bluetti has dropped its prices on Bluetti models and we have an even better rate. Bluetti handed PopSci readers an exclusive extra 5% off its six headline deals at its own store with code POPSCI5OFF, good through June 26 (the new FridgePo wer runs through July 31), so on those models you can stack the code and beat the Amazon price. We rounded up the best power station and solar deals across every brand this morning; this is the Bluetti-only cut, and several of these land in the range our reviewers cover in best portable power stations and best solar generators. Don’t get left in the dark…literally. BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station $749.00 (was $1,070.00) 2kWh of backup at the size most people want, 30% off This model easily fits in a car trunk for road trip power. Bluetti See It The Elite 200 V2 is the one most people should buy at $749, 30% off its $1,070 list price. Its 2,073Wh LiFePO4 battery and four 2,600W AC outlets carry a refrigerator, a CPAP machine, phones, and a few lights through a long outage or a camping weekend, and Bluetti rates it for a 0 to 80% charge in 50 minutes from the wall. Bluetti’s own store lists it at $749 too, and code POPSCI5OFF knocks an extra 5% off there for PopSci readers, dropping it to about $712. BLUETTI FridgePower Portable Power Station $849.00 (was $1,499.00) Ultra-slim fridge and sump-pump backup, 43% off Don’t lose your fresh food due to a blackout. Bluetti See It The FridgePower is the deepest cut in Bluetti’s sale at $849, 43% off $1,499. It’s a 2,016Wh backup built to live behind a refrigerator or a sump pump: 75mm slim so it tucks flat against a wall, with an 1,800W output and a UPS that Bluetti rates to switch over in milliseconds when the grid drops. It’s the newest model here, which is why its POPSCI5OFF window runs longer, through July 31, taking the $849 to about $807. BLUETTI Elite 400 Portable Power Station $1,199.00 (was $1,719.00) 3,840Wh on wheels for whole-home outages, 30% off The built-in handle and wheels make it easy to lug around. Bluetti See It For the most capacity in the lineup, the Elite 400 holds 3,840Wh and drops to $1,199, 30% off $1,719. It rolls on wheels because it’s heavy, and its 2,600W output (3,900W power lifting) covers a fridge, a freezer, and an essentials circuit through a longer outage. Code POPSCI5OFF at Bluetti’s store brings the $1,199 down to around $1,139. BLUETTI Apex 300 Portable Power Station $1,384.00 (was $1,699.00) Expandable 120V/240V home backup, 19% off This is the lowest price all year. Bluetti See It The Apex 300 is the splurge, down to $1,384 on Amazon, 19% off $1,699. Its 2,764.8Wh battery puts out 120V and 240V at the same time across six outlets, it can black-start without the grid, and it accepts add-on batteries to reach whole-home capacity. Bluetti’s store sells it for $1,399, but POPSCI5OFF cuts that to about $1,329, which undercuts the Amazon price for our readers. Best Bluetti portable power station deals These are the standalone stations, from a 5,529Wh Apex 300 home system down to a 128Wh battery you can stuff in a backpack. The Elite 200 V2 at $749 (30% off) is the one we’d point most people to first, and our best portable power stations guide breaks down how the capacities compare. Largest to smallest: BLUETTI Apex 300 Portable Power Station B300K Expansion Battery (5,529.6Wh) $2,334.00 (was $2,899.00), 19% off BLUETTI Apex 300 Portable Power Station (2,764.8Wh) $1,384.00 (was $1,699.00), 19% off BLUETTI Elite 400 Portable Power Station (3,840Wh) $1,199.00 (was $1,719.00), 30% off BLUETTI Elite 300 Portable Power Station (3,014Wh) $999.00 (was $1,449.00), 31% off BLUETTI AC200PL Portable Power Station (2,304Wh) $884.00 (was $1,099.00), 20% off BLUETTI FridgePower Portable Power Station (2,016Wh) $849.00 (was $1,499.00), 43% off BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station (2,073Wh) $749.00 (was $1,070.00), 30% off BLUETTI AC200L Portable Power Station (2,048Wh) $699.00 (was $1,099.00), 36% off BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station (1,024Wh) $394.97 (was $619.00), 36% off BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station (1,152Wh) $389.00 (was $499.00), 22% off BLUETTI AC70 Portable Power Station (768Wh) $299.00 (was $429.00), 30% off BLUETTI AC50B Portable Power Station (448Wh) $246.00 (was $359.00), 31% off BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station (288Wh) $199.00 (was $299.00), 33% off BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini Portable Power Station (128Wh) $107.00 (was $169.00), 37% off Best Bluetti expansion battery deals These add-on packs plug into a station you already own (or are buying now) to push it toward whole-home capacity. Match the compatibility in each name before you buy, since the Apex 300 and the AC200L families use different batteries. Largest to smallest: BLUETTI B500K Expansion Battery for AC200L/AC300/AC500/AC200MAX (5,120Wh) $1,699.00 (was $2,299.00), 26% off BLUETTI B500K Expansion Battery for Apex 300 (5,120Wh) $1,599.00 (was $2,000.00), 20% off BLUETTI B300K Expansion Battery for AC200L/AC300/AC500/AC200MAX (2,764.8Wh) $999.00 (was $1,429.00), 30% off BLUETTI B300K Expansion Battery for Apex 300 (2,764.8Wh) $984.00 (was $1,200.00), 18% off BLUETTI BlueCell 200 Expansion Battery for FridgePower (2,016Wh) $749.00 (was $1,399.00), 46% off Best Bluetti solar panel and accessory deals Bare folding solar panels plus the extras that round out a kit. The panels fold flat and pair with the stations above, and the Charger 2 tops a station off from a car alternator or a second solar input. Largest to smallest: BLUETTI 350W Solar Panel $569.00 (was $819.00), 31% off BLUETTI Charger 2 (1,200W Alternator DC-DC Charger) $399.00 (was $599.00), 33% off BLUETTI 200W Solar Panel $329.00 (was $499.00), 34% off BLUETTI CPAP Battery Backup X30 (297Wh) $249.00 (was $359.00), 31% off BLUETTI 100W Solar Panel $189.00 (was $299.00), 37% off Bluetti solar generator bundles (pre-order, ships July 1) Bluetti is discounting its station-plus-panel bundles too, but every one of these is a pre-order on Amazon that ships July 1, not during Prime Day. The prices are locked in now if you can wait for delivery. Largest to smallest: BLUETTI Elite 300 Solar Generator with 2× 200W Solar Panels $1,449.00 (was $2,099.00), 31% off BLUETTI Elite 300 Solar Generator with 350W Solar Panel $1,399.00 (was $1,999.00), 30% off BLUETTI AC200L Solar Generator with 2× 200W Solar Panels $1,376.00 (was $1,999.00), 31% off BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 Solar Generator with 200W Solar Panel $999.00 (was $1,429.00), 30% off BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 Solar Generator with 200W Solar Panel $629.00 (was $899.00), 30% off BLUETTI AC70 Solar Generator with 200W Solar Panel $507.00 (was $729.00), 30% off The post Bluetti portable power stations and solar generators are cheaper than they have been all year for Prime Day appeared first on Popular Science. ...read more read less