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EcoFlow, EF BD-5.1-S1

EcoFlow PowerOcean LFP Battery

Stackable 5.12 kWh LFP battery pack, 4.8 kWh usable, for EcoFlow PowerOcean single-phase and three-phase hybrid inverters.

Usable
4.8 kWh
Continuous power
3.3 kW
Warranty
15 yrs
Federal discount now
$1,180 to $1,280

Our read of the datasheet

PowerOcean batteries are 5.12 kWh packs, 4.8 kWh usable at 95% depth of discharge, that stack under an EcoFlow PowerOcean hybrid inverter. A single-phase inverter takes up to four packs, or 19.4 kWh, and EcoFlow's system datasheets allow cascading inverters for up to 60 kWh on single-phase and 90 kWh on three-phase.

Each pack adds 3.3 kW of discharge and 2.5 kW of charge power on the battery side, but the inverter sets what reaches your home: 3 to 6 kW for the single-phase models and 6 to 12 kW for three-phase. Two packs (9.7 kWh) sit under the 14 kWh point where the federal discount rate drops, and three packs (14.5 kWh) go just past it. The datasheet notes that depth of discharge can vary in cold weather.

EcoFlow's Australian warranty covers the pack for 15 years or 6,000 cycles, whichever comes first, with at least 70% of nominal capacity when used with EcoFlow inverters. One full cycle a day would take about 16 years to reach 6,000 cycles, so at that rate the 15-year term ends first. The system must stay connected to the internet, or cover drops to 5 years after a year offline. The pack is rated IP65 for -20 to 50 C.

We have not tested this battery. This summary follows from the manufacturer's published specifications, checked 23 September 2026.

Strengths

  • 15-year or 6,000-cycle warranty at 70% capacity
  • IP65 and a -20 to 50 C operating range
  • Built-in aerosol fire prevention module
  • Two packs sit under 14 kWh

Things to check

  • Works only with PowerOcean hybrid inverters
  • Single-phase inverters cap output at 3 to 6 kW
  • Warranty cut to 5 years after a year offline

Specifications

Usable capacity
4.8 kWh
Nominal capacity
5.12 kWh
Chemistry
LFP
Continuous power
3.3 kW
Phases
Single-phase or three-phase, with PowerOcean hybrid inverters
Backup
Backup output on the PowerOcean hybrid inverter
Expansion
Up to 4 packs per single-phase inverter (19.4 kWh); cascade to 60 kWh single-phase or 90 kWh three-phase
Warranty
15 years
Warranty terms
15 years or 6,000 cycles, whichever comes first, 70% capacity; 5 years if offline for over a year
IP rating
IP65
Weight
55.5 kg
Dimensions
680 x 424 x 183 mm
Operating temperature
-20 to 50 C
Manufacturer datasheet