Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
A 1,024 Wh LFP portable power station with 2,000 W output and a 49-minute full recharge.
- Best for the fastest recharge
- Power station
- 1,024 Wh
- 49-minute recharge
- Capacity: 1,024 Wh with LFP cells rated for 4,000 cycles to at least 80% capacity. It cannot be expanded.
- Output: 2,000 W continuous, 3,000 W peak.
- Charges from the mains at up to 1,600 W (100% in 49 minutes with UltraFast on) or from solar at up to 600 W.
- UK shipping starts on 14 November 2026, according to Anker's page.
Not tested by us
We have not tested the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2. The figures on this page come from the sources listed at the end of the page, checked on 10 November 2026, and we do not show prices. "Best for" is based on what the maker says the product is designed for, not on our own tests.
Key figures
1,024 Wh
Capacity
2,000 W
AC output (3,000 W peak)
49 min
0-100% with UltraFast
Specifications
Last checked on 10 November 2026. The grey text under each name explains what the value means.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| CapacityHow much energy the battery stores. Bigger means longer runtime or more of your own solar power used later. | 1,024 Wh |
| Battery chemistryLFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells are known for long life and stable behaviour with heat. | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cycle lifeHow many full charge and discharge cycles the cells are rated for before they hold less than the stated share of their original capacity. | 4,000 cycles to at least 80% capacity |
| ExpansionExtra battery units that add storage to the same system. | Not expandable |
| Output | |
| AC output (continuous)The power it can deliver all the time. Add up the watts of what you want to run at once and stay below this. | 2,000 W in total across 3 AC outlets |
| AC output (surge)A short burst above the continuous rating, for appliances that draw more power when they start. | 3,000 W peak |
| USB-APorts for phones, tablets and small devices. | 5 V 2.4 A (12 W max); the USB-A and USB-C1 ports share 20 W |
| USB-CPorts for laptops, phones and tablets. Power delivery up to 100 W can charge most laptops. | USB-C2 up to 140 W |
| Car outletA 12 V socket like the one in a car, for car accessories. | 1 port, 12 V 10 A (120 W) |
| Charging | |
| AC chargingHow fast it charges from a wall socket. Higher means a shorter wait. | Up to 1,600 W with UltraFast on (switched on in the Anker app); standard charging draws up to 1,200 W |
| Time to charge from the mainsHow long a full charge takes from a wall socket. | 100% in 49 minutes with UltraFast on. The page gives no time for standard charging, and says UltraFast only works well above 20 °C. |
| Solar inputHow much solar panel power it accepts. A higher figure fills the battery faster on a sunny day. | 600 W max, MPPT: 11-28 V at 8.2 A or 29-60 V at 14.5 A |
| Solar charging timeHow long a full charge takes from solar panels, in the conditions the maker names. | Full recharge in 1.8 hours |
| Backup switchover (EPS)What happens when the grid fails. EPS means it takes over automatically. | UPS, 10 ms |
| Housing and warranty | |
| Dimensions (L × W × H)Check the space before you buy, including room around it for airflow and cables. | 38 × 20 × 24.4 cm (the comparison table on the same page says 38 × 20.8 × 24.4 cm) |
| WeightMatters for lifting, wall mounting and moving it. | 11.29 kg |
| Operating temperatureThe range it is rated to work in. Cold and heat can reduce performance. | Discharging -20 to 40 °C; charging 0 to 40 °C |
| Noise levelFan noise while working. | Under 20 dB |
| WarrantyThe period the maker covers. Read the terms: conditions and capacity guarantees differ. | Not stated on the product page. Anker's UK warranty policy gives 5 years for portable power stations with LiFePO4 batteries, but the part we read does not name the C1000 Gen 2. |
How long will it run your devices?
Choose how many of each device you want to run at the same time. The wattages are typical figures, so check the label on your own devices.
| Device | Typical power | How many |
|---|---|---|
| 10 W | ||
| 10 W | ||
| 15 W | ||
| 60 W | ||
| 80 W | ||
| 80 W | ||
| 40 W | ||
| 1,000 W | ||
| 2,000 W | ||
| 1,000 W | ||
| W |
The estimate assumes 85% of the rated capacity is usable after conversion losses. Anker SOLIX does not state this figure, so we use a cautious assumption. Real running times vary with temperature, battery age and how each device draws power.
Compatible with
What Anker SOLIX says this product works with. Anything not listed here is not confirmed.
- Extra batteries
- Not compatible: Not compatible: Anker says the C1000 Gen 2 does not support expansion and points to the original C1000 for expandable capacity.
- Solar panels
- Anker sells 100 W, 200 W and 400 W panels with it. The solar input accepts up to 600 W at 60 V.
- App
- The Anker app for monitoring, control and scheduling, including a Time-of-Use mode.
Rules where you live
A portable power station is not wired into your home, so it is simple to use almost anywhere. Connecting one to your home circuits to power the house is different, and the rules for that vary by country. See our country guides for the rules, incentives and prices where you live.
Strengths and things to check
Strengths
- 49-minute full recharge from the mains with UltraFast on (Anker's figure; certified by Guinness World Records as the fastest recharging 1 kWh power station)
- 2,000 W continuous output with a 3,000 W peak
- Up to 600 W of solar input
- Very quiet: under 20 dB (Anker's figure)
Worth checking before you buy
- Cannot be expanded
- The product page does not state the warranty period
- 1,024 Wh is small for running a home: at the full 2,000 W it lasts about half an hour
- Not a home battery: do not connect it to your home circuits in a way that lets it feed the house
- UltraFast charging works well only above 20 °C
Change log
We record changes to this page here, so you can see when figures such as the warranty were last updated.
- 10 November 2026
- Page published. Anker's UK page says shipping starts on 14 November 2026. Warranty period not stated on the product page at publication.
Where this information comes from
We have not tested the C1000 Gen 2. Every figure above comes from Anker SOLIX's UK product page and UK warranty policy, last checked on 10 November 2026. A value that the page does not state is shown as not stated. The page lists 120 V and 60 Hz in its specification table, which looks like a US detail, so we do not show it.
We do not show prices, because they change often and differ between sellers.
- Manufacturer Anker SOLIX UK C1000 Gen 2 page
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Common questions about Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Is the C1000 Gen 2 the same as the original C1000?
No. Anker's page compares the two: the Gen 2 has 1,024 Wh, 2,000 W output and 1,600 W maximum AC input, while the original C1000 has 1,056 Wh, 1,800 W output and 1,300 W. Anker says the original is the one to choose if you need expandable capacity.
Can the C1000 Gen 2 run a fridge?
Most fridges draw well under 2,000 W, so the output is rarely the limit; capacity is. Divide 1,024 Wh by the fridge's average draw for a rough running time, which will be lower in practice because of conversion losses.
Is the C1000 Gen 2 the same as a home battery?
No. It is a portable power station that you plug devices into. An installed home battery is wired into your electrics by an electrician. See our guide to plug-in and installed home batteries.
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