ABOUT THE EBL VOYAGER 1000
ELECTRONICS | EBL has a full collection of power stations, with the Voyager sitting near the top of the list for the largest capacity power station they offer. Only two other units are larger, both of which are more than twice the size, making the Voyager 1000 quite appealing.
Barely larger than a shoe box, the EBL 1000 makes its first impression by packing a 999Wh (270,000 mAh) battery in such a small enclosure (11.5” x 8” x 8”). To top it off, it has wireless charging on the top for phones, which frees up a USB port and minimizes cable chaos.
Outputs | Ports… That’s a key word when looking for a sufficient power station. Having the right options and enough of them to be useful when you’re sending those weekend missions.
All of the ports are located on the front and have individual On/Off buttons to activate each of the three panels. The fi rst panel hosts three DC ports; 2x 14v bullet style, and 1x cigarette lighter style. Panel two is for the coveted USB ports, 3x quick charge USB-A and 1x PD 60w USB-C. The remaining panel hosts 2x AC Pure Sine Wave ports for standard wall outlet devices.
Inputs | There are two inputs for recharging the Voyager 1000 also located up front. A PV and a DC port. The supplied wall charger and additional input adapters are all compatible with the DC input port. Charging can be performed at a max 155W, taking the battery back to full capacity in 8-12 hours.
Display | Not unlike almost every other power station, there’s an LCD located on the front that shares all the critical information you need to know. General battery percentage, input power, and separate AC, USB, and DC draw, all of which is displayed in watts. This gives real-time data of the power coming in and going out alongside how much juice the Voyager has.
BUILD SPECS | Measuring in at 11.5” x 8” x 8”, or 29cm x 20cm x 20cm, the Voyager is satisfactorily compact, and with all the input and output ports on the front allows you to push it snug against a wall or underneath a bench while maintaining easy access to plug things in. At 8.5 kg, it is a surprisingly low weight and easy to move around with the top handle.
THE DIRT
Charge Time | Getting a full charge from 0% can range from 8-12 hours, depending on how you choose to charge it up. At home, plugging into a wall and letting it charge overnight has been my preferred method to get a complete charge, but for topping off on the go, it has proven to charge up quickly with various solar panels or the 12V DC cord while driving.
Ports | EBL covered the necessary ports needed to have a suffi cient power station on the go. AC, USB, and DC. While I would prefer to see more USB-C over USB-A, the combination of a Wireless charger on top for your phone and a PD USB-C helps to charge larger devices like a laptop or camera and free up the two AC ports.
Real World Use | While this isn’t your average MTB related content, we fi nd power stations to be a critical piece of equipment to have on hand for all of our rides. Whether it be topping off an eBike on the way to the trails, keeping the fridge on for post ride cold bubbles or charging up the GoPro’s, we use them. A lot!
Taking the EBL in and using it in the Four Wheel Camper, I’ve plugged everything into it that would normally be powered from the camper itself. It kept the fridge on, and charged bikes, laptops and cameras on the go. It worked great, and did not leave me stranded once.
Recently we pushed the boundaries a bit to see just how far it would go on. Here are some of the stats.
- Dometic CFX5 45 Electric Cooler (fridge) – ~24 hours / AC / Outside Temp: 75°-85°
- MacBook Pro – USB-C 1 hour charge time ~ + 10 to 83% charged / 63% – 58% EBL Capacity
These are just a couple examples of how long it lasted and how much it would charge up a device on the go. Of course, there are quite a few factors involved that can impact any power stations ability. But over the last few months, I’ve consistently found it to deliver exactly what EBL says it is capable of. There has been no degradation to power delivery so far, and I’m confi dent it’ll keep on delivering this power for weekend after weekend..
FINISH AND VALUE
The Voyager 1000 has a hard plastic outer case with a large plastic top handle. The corners and bottom have rubber bumpers, helping to keep things relatively protected and to keep it from sliding around. At just over $700 for a 999Wh portable power station, it’s proven to be a solid value unit. With ample outlet and inlet port options, it’s been a solid help in keeping all of my devices charged away from home.
Where I fi nd value in these portable power stations is their port options, and the ability to deliver the power needed. Having a wireless charger on the top wasn’t something I necessarily was seeking out, but I found myself using it more than any of the ports. Between rides or even getting ready to go out, slapping the phone on top to charge up has become second nature. Not needing to plug it in makes it all the better!
The reference to the 1 hour charge times earlier is what I consider a healthy extended mid-day break on a full day of riding. Coming back to the rig and plugging in the action cameras and an eBike to top them off while having lunch helps to make the most of getting a longer day on the trails.
The Wolf’s Last Word
If you ride eBikes or have some sort of camper buildout, a portable power station is a valuable accessory to have with you. The EBL Voyager 1000 is about as small as it gets for a 999Wh power station, and has a price that’s hard to pass up. At the time of this review EBL currently has the Voyager 1000 on sale for $439. Though there are dozens of options out there, few have a 1000W power and 999Wh capacity while being that small. 
Price: $709 /£533 /€630
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