I, along with many others, enjoy a coffee. I have an espresso machine at home and my wife regularly uses a Nespresso machine as it's easier for her to use.
But if there is a power outage, or you want to brew on the go, you may wonder which Bluetti model is best, and which types of coffee machine you can power.
The larger Bluetti's AC200P and AC200MAX can power most coffee machines, including espresso machines and coffee pod machines. The smaller Bluetti's, such as the EB3A, EB55 and EB70 will only power lower-power coffee machines, including drop-coffee machines and low-watt kettles; because they have lower-power inverters.
Let's explore which types of coffee machine can be powered by different Bluetti models.
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Different coffee machines have different power requirements. Smaller models or drip coffee machines may only require 600 watts, while larger espresso machines may need 2,500 watts.
I have compliled a grid below to show if various types of coffee machine can be powered by models of Bluetti.
Scroll the table to the right to see more coffee machines.
| Model |
600W Drip Coffee |
1,000W Drip Coffee |
1,260W Nespresso Vertuo |
1,700W Sage Barista Express |
2,400W Sage Oracle Touch |
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| EB55 |
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| EB70 |
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| AC60 |
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| AC180 |
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To populate my table, I looked at each models maximum AC inverter wattage. This is the limiting factor when working out if your coffee machine can be powered; not the capacity of the battery.
Below is each Bluetti's maximum output.
| Model |
Continuous Output |
| EB3A | 600W |
| EB55 | 700W |
| EB70 | 1,000W |
| AC60 | 600W |
| AC180 | 1,800W |
| AC200P | 2,000W |
| AC200MAX | 2,200W |
You can match your coffee machine's power needs to the Bluetti above to help find the best one for you.
You must be careful if you see Power Lifting Mode being advertised and recommended for a coffee machine.
Power Lifting Mode is a feature built into Bluetti's app that allows some of their portable power stations to increase their maximum output by lowering the output voltage. However, Bluetti only recommends this for specific devices, which are those classed as heating devices.
Bluetti recommends not using a coffee machine with Power Lifting Mode as it can damage the circuitry.
The number of times a Bluetti can power a coffee machine will depend on the model of Bluetti and the power consumption of the coffee machine. I found that a drip coffee machine used 76 watt hours to make 5 coffees, while a large coffee machine in the office used 136 watt hours to make 1 coffee.
Drip Coffee Machine (601 Peak Watts - 76 Wh for 5 coffees)
| Bluetti Model |
Number of coffees |
| EB3A |
10 |
| EB55 |
30 |
| EB70 |
35 |
| AC60 |
20 |
| AC180 |
60 |
| AC200P |
115 |
| AC200MAX |
115 |
Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Machine (1,260W Peak - X Wh used)
| Bluetti Model |
Number of coffees |
| EB3A |
Unable to run |
| EB55 |
Unable to run |
| EB70 |
Unable to run |
| AC60 |
Unable to run |
| AC180 |
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| AC200P |
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| AC200MAX |
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Sage Oracle Touch (2,000W Peak - 136Wh for one late)
Please note, this is from cold to a coffee made. If you are making back-to-back coffees, the watts used will be lower for any after the first.
Similarly the machine is listed as 2,400W; however, I only saw 2,000W peak. Therefore, while in theory it should not be able to be run by the AC200P and AC200MAX, it can.
| Bluetti Model |
Number of coffees |
| EB3A |
Unable to run |
| EB55 |
Unable to run |
| EB70 |
Unable to run |
| AC60 |
Unable to run |
| AC180 |
Unable to run |
| AC200P |
23 |
| AC200MAX |
23 |
As you can see, some of the smaller Bluettis can't run the coffee machines, as they don't provide the peak output wattage required. I plugged the EB3A into all three machines, and it instantly tripped the system.
However, the AC180 was able to power two of the three, with the AC200P and AC200MAX powering each machine.
How do you calculate how many times the Bluetti will power your coffee machine?
To calculate how many times the Bluetti will power your coffee machine, you will need the following:
- The battery capacity of the power station,
- the power consumption of the coffee machine for each run,
- the power station efficiency.
We will run through each of the above, so don't worry if you are unsure about any part.
To help, I built a simple calculator for each model of Bluetti.
Alternatively, you can use the following calculation to determine the number of times a Bluetti will power your coffee machine.
Number of coffees calculation
Battery capacity (watt-hours) / power used each time (watt hours) * Power Station efficiency (%) = number of times a Bluetti can power a coffee machine
To build my calculator, I used the following details.
Bluetti Power Station battery capacity
| Model |
Battery Capacity |
| EB3A | 268Wh |
| EB55 | 537Wh |
| EB70 | 716Wh |
| AC60 | 403Wh |
| AC180 | 1,152Wh |
| AC200P | 2,000Wh |
| AC200MAX | 2,048Wh |
coffee machine power consumption
Your coffee machine will likely have a label indicating its power consumption. However, this will show you its peak wattage, which is helpful to see which Bluetti can power it, but not for seeing how long or how many times it can power.
I suggest using a watt meter to find out how many watts each coffee machine run will use. Click here to see how I used mine.
Different Bluetti's will have varying efficiencies, and there will be a difference between AC and DC powering.
But most coffee machines will need to be powered by AC, so let's look at the AC inverter efficiencies by each model:
| Model |
AC Inverter Efficiency |
| EB3A | 78% |
| EB55 | 87% |
| EB70 | 81% |
| AC60 | 85% |
| AC180 | 84% |
| AC200P | 88% |
| AC200MAX | 88% |
Straight out of the box, your Bluetti should be configured to run A/C appliances, including a coffee machine.
But, before using your Bluetti to power your coffee machine, you should first charge its internal battery.
Your user guide will explain how to charge your specific power station. You can find a digital copy of your user guide on the Bluetti website here.
In general, one of the easiest ways to charge your Bluetti will be using the included power cable in a wall outlet tied to the grid.
Once your power station is charged, you can plug your coffee machine straight into the A/C or D/C outlet on the Bluetti.
The larger models, including the Bluetti AC180, AC200P and AC200MAX should be able to power most coffee machines easily.
However, the AC200 series may be excessive if you are only planning to power a coffee machine.
Bluetti AC180
We recommend the AC180 when choosing a Bluetti to run a coffee machine.
The AC180 can comfortably power most coffee machines.
Boasting a 1800W output and a 1152WH battery, it can run most coffee machines multiple time. That's plenty of coffee, and you can use it for most other household devices too!
However, if your coffee machine requires less power, which some do, like my drip coffee machine, I also suggest their smaller Portable Power Stations, such as the EB55 and EB70.
But how does the Bluetti stack up with its competition?
Bluetti makes some fantastic portable power stations. However, you may consider cheaper alternatives or other brands which offer more features for your money.
We have tested models from the leading portable power station brands, Bluetti, Ecoflow, and Jackery.
| Portable Power Station |
Inverter Power |
Battery Size |
| Bluetti AC180 |
1,800 watts |
1,152 Wh |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 |
1,800 watts |
1,000 Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro |
1,800 watts |
1,512 Wh |
Based on its build quality, and price, the Bluetti AC180 is the best in its class.
However, I would also strongly consider the Ecoflow DELTA 2; especially if it were on sale cheaper than the Bluetti AC180.
You will often find Bluetti and Ecoflow products on sale. Check out their latest prices below:
Bluetti AC180 Latest Price
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Latest Price
Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro Latest Price
You can use your mains power to charge your Bluetti if you are at home. But what if you are on the road or don't have access to mains power?
Two other great ways to keep your power station charged are:
- Solar power
- DC power
Solar power
Bluetti works excellently with solar panels. Whether you have yours hard mounted on the roof of your house or portable for camping, using the sun's rays to charge your battery is a great way to boost performance.
Your power station will include a solar charge cable pre-terminated to MC4, a widespread solar connector.
While Bluetti sells solar panels specifically for their power stations, they can be expensive compared to others on the market.
Bluetti PV200 Solar Panel
The PV200 Solar Panel is compatible with all their portable power stations and provides 200W of solar power. However, they cost more than double what you can pay for a similar-performing panel from other manufacturers.
Bluetti's AC180 is also compatible with their PV350 Solar Panel, providing up to 350W of solar power, or their smaller PV120, providing 120W.
Although, I think the PV120 is a little too small for the AC180, as this portable power station provides a large battery compared to most others.
If you use your own solar panels, be careful; you must ensure that they are within the specification of your Bluetti.
Important!
Ensure you refer to the owner's guide, which will tell you the Open Current Voltage (OCV), maximum input current, and maximum input power.
Do not exceed these parameters, or you will damage your power station!
DC power
Charging your portable power station with DC power is one of my favourite ways to extend its run-time.
Bluetti offers pass-through charging, meaning you can charge your power station while simultaneously powering a coffee machine.
So, even if you own their baby EB3A, you can get hours of extra run-time by charging with DC.
You can charge your Bluetti with:
- 12/24V from Cigarette Lighter Port
- 500W Max., VOC 12-60VDC, 10A - Often for Solar, but see below for use with a DC battery.
How to increase the Bluetti's Battery Capacity
A great feature that the Bluetti AC180 offers is an easily expandable battery with a battery expansion pack. You can simply use the battery connection cable (Aviation to DC7909 cable) creating a larger battery capacity for your portable power station.
The battery expansion pack available for the Bluetti AC180 is the B80. Adding this could extend the battery capacity by a further 806Wh, creating a whopping 1,958Wh. To put it in coffee-related terms, that's X number of coffees!
Check the latest price.
Cheaper alternative to increase the Bluetti's battery capacity
Powering by another DC battery is one of my favourite ways to add extra battery capacity cheaply!
My setup allows me to more than double my battery capacity for much less than buying the next model up.
To do this, I would suggest the following:
- 24V battery
- 24V to 48V 10A step-up converter (Max 500W)
- XT90 cable
- Basic wiring tools (wire cutters, strippers, crimpers)
Although on a smaller scale, you can see below as to what it will look like.
This is my setup to increase the Bluetti EB3A's battery capacity with a DC battery, and it allows me to more than double my battery capacity for much less than buying the next model up.
Most energy-efficient coffee machine
Finding an energy-efficient coffee machine could save money on your monthly electric bill while making more coffee! And remember, it's greener for our planet.
Princess Filter Coffee Machine 600W
The most energy-efficient type of coffee machine is a drip coffee machine. Therefore, we suggest the Princess 0.75L Filter Coffee Machine. At only 600W, it can be powered by all of the Bluetti Portable Power Station range.
Please note that the princess coffee machine I purchased from Amazon came with a EU plug. I therefore needed to use a UK travel adapter to plug it into UK sockets.
But what if you prefer to have a cappuccino or an espresso style coffe and only have an EB3A?
Typically espresso machines require a lot of power to run their high power pumps and heating elements.
If your portable power station cannot output the power required to run home use machines, I suggest that you look at portable options.
My favourite coffee YouTuber, James Hoffmann, has given some great recommendations over his years of experience in the industry.
The WACACO Picopresso is a great option to help you produce great tasting espresso coffees.
The key difference with these machines is that they rely on hot water from another source, and muscle power to force the liquid through the coffee.
As such they do not require any electrical power whatsoever!
All you will need is a way to heat up water in a separate device.
A portable low watt kettle is great to use for this purpose. And although it takes a little longer to heat, you will get boiling water in just 5 minutes.
Allowing you plenty of time to prepare your coffee grinds while you wait.
Similarly, the AeroPress coffee maker is highly respected and produces some great tasting coffee. Plus it is a very cost effective way of producing espresso style coffee.
Finally, if you want to add steamed milk, you can achieve great results with milk frothers. The Nespresso Aeroccino produces some lovely textured milk, and requires just 490W peak, meaning you can easily power it using the Bluetti EB3A.
While powering your coffee machine off-grid with a portable power station is a great solution, it will only be suitable for some.
Some other alternative ways to power your coffee machine include:
- solar
- diesel generator
- gas (propane) generator
- UPS
To stay as green as possible, we always recommend, where possible, powering your coffee machine and other devices using solar power.
About the author
Andy Vickery has been DIY'ing energy projects for years. From solar and home electrics, to car rewires, Andy is passionate about sharing his personal experiences.