EcoFlow RIVER 3 Runtime Calculator

Quick answer: the EcoFlow RIVER 3 stores 245 Wh and delivers up to 300 W of continuous AC power. Under this site's planning assumptions (85% inverter efficiency, 10% reserve), a steady 100 W AC load runs for roughly 1.9 hours. Last source check: 2026-08-21. This is an estimate, not a guarantee.

EcoFlow RIVER 3 portable power station
Battery capacity245 Wh
AC output300 W
Surge output600 W
Battery chemistryLiFePO4
ConfidenceEstimated
Source regionUS source
checked2026-08-21
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EcoFlow RIVER 3: Key facts
Battery capacity245 Wh
Battery chemistryLiFePO4
AC output300 W
Surge output600 W
DC output126 W
USB-C output100 W
Solar input110 W
Weight3.5 kg
ConfidenceEstimated
Lifecycle statusUnknown
Source regionUS source
Last verified2026-08-21
Catalog notes (original English)

DC output stores the 12.6V/10A car output; USB-C output stores the highest single-port rating. The 600W value is retained because the exact US table labels surge separately from the 300W rated output.

Runtime estimate

Formula starting points use each scenario’s default watts, duty cycle and output path, with 10% reserve or 15% for CPAP. Linked detail pages use the same inputs. Hours apply only if the device can run and start; they are not measured runtimes.

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Runtime estimate
Device scenarioPlanning defaultEstimated runtimeDevice scenario: ConfidenceModels
Full-size refrigerator500 W · 33% · AC inverter · Reserve: 10%1h 8m
Exceeds a tracked power limit — do not rely on these hours
EstimatedOpen estimate
CPAP without heated humidifier40 W · 100% · AC inverter · Reserve: 15%4h 26m
Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking
EstimatedOpen estimate
Starlink Mini32 W · 100% · USB-C PD · Reserve: 10%6h 20m
Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking
EstimatedOpen estimate
Wi-Fi router12 W · 100% · AC inverter · Reserve: 10%16h 10m
Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking
EstimatedOpen estimate
LED TV100 W · 100% · AC inverter · Reserve: 10%1h 52m
Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking
EstimatedOpen estimate

Runtime calculator

Runtime is conditional on successful startup, compatible voltage/connectors and sufficient output. Verify the actual device setup before relying on these hours.

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Power station model
Battery capacity (Wh): 245 WhContinuous output rating (W): 300 WSurge output rating (W): 600 W
EcoFlow RIVER 3
Estimated runtime3h 7m1h 57m – 3h 53mEstimated runtime: 3h 7m, 1h 57m – 3h 53m
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Estimated runtime

Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking

This is an estimate. Real runtime changes with load, temperature, battery age, AC/DC output, and device behavior. Runtime is conditional on successful startup, compatible voltage/connectors and sufficient output. Verify the actual device setup before relying on these hours.

3h 7mEstimated runtime: 3h 7m

This setup is tight. Reduce load, use DC where possible, or choose a larger station.

Conservative1h 57m
Estimated3h 7m
Optimistic3h 53m

These are calculated sensitivity cases, not a statistical confidence interval. Conservative uses lower efficiency and battery health, more reserve/temperature loss and higher load; optimistic changes these assumptions in the opposite direction.

  • This is an estimate. Real runtime changes with load, temperature, battery age, AC/DC output, and device behavior. Runtime is conditional on successful startup, compatible voltage/connectors and sufficient output. Verify the actual device setup before relying on these hours.
  • Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking

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Rated Wh is reduced by efficiency, reserve, battery health, and temperature before it is divided by average load.

Rated battery
245 Wh
Usable energy
187 Wh
245 Wh x 85% x 90% x 100% x 100%
Running watts
60 W
Average load
60 W
Max surge
n/a
Fixed station overhead
Unknown (not included)
60 W / 85% = 70.6 W battery draw; fixed overhead is unknown and excluded
Estimated runtime
3h 7m
187 Wh / 60 W = 3h 7m
Output path
AC inverter
Efficiency (%)
85
Reserve kept unused (%)
10
Battery health (%)
100
Cold weather loss (%)
0

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Planning notes

  • Capacity class: 245 Wh. Size the battery for your measured average load and required hours, including reserve.
  • Tracked output: 300 W. Compare both running demand and startup demand before using any runtime estimate.
  • Solar input limit: 110 W. Actual refill depends on panel voltage/current compatibility, sunlight, angle and charging losses.

Known data gaps

  • Unverified or missing specifications remain visible. The confidence label describes the station record, not a tested runtime or approval for emergency use.
  • Weight: 3.5 kg. Check the complete carrying setup, cables and battery extensions before choosing this model for travel.
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Models: EcoFlow

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