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EcoFlowRIVER 3 (UPS)
245 Wh and 300 W continuous output according to EcoFlow’s South Africa product page.
Manufacturer specifications · check your regional version
Pictured: ZA version. Sockets and accessories may differ by country.
- Battery capacity
- 245 Wh
- Continuous AC output
- 300 W
- Weight
- 3,6 kg
- Solar input, maximum
- 110 W
Your setup, made clear
What would you like to power?
Start with an example or add your own devices. The estimate updates as you go.
Example: workspace
2 devicesEverything that needs to run together.
Usage, connection & starting peak
Use measured power where possible. A listed peak does not confirm its duration or the real starting behaviour.
Usage, connection & starting peak
Use measured power where possible. A listed peak does not confirm its duration or the real starting behaviour.
Reserve & conversion loss85% efficiency · 10% reserve
Example values are estimates. Use the real power draw of your devices for a more personal result.
Look closer, when you want to.
What can I connect?Cables, ports and solar input
What comes in the box?
Check the exact delivered hardware, plug variant, cables and package contents.
Solar connection
Not verified
110 W solar ceiling; 11–30 V, 8 A according to the South African table. The connector and exact cable path are not verified here; no panel compatibility is inferred.
USB-C
1 × 100 W
For 12V devices, also verify voltage, polarity, current and fuse—not only the plug shape.
Check my connection →Open Solar Lab →Specifications & sourcesManufacturer data, separate from estimates
- Continuous AC output
- 300 W
- Solar input
- 110 W solar ceiling; 11–30 V, 8 A according to the South African table. The connector and exact cable path are not verified here; no panel compatibility is inferred.
- Solar connector
- Not confirmed for the exact delivered unit
- USB-C
- 1 × 100 W
- Weight
- 3,6 kg · 3.55 kg (specification table) (source)
- Transfer behaviour
- Under 10 ms for the UPS version according to the South African page (the shared table reads <10/20 ms); not a no-interruption guarantee
- Dimensions
- 255 × 212 × 113 mm
- Battery type
- LiFePO₄
A transfer time is not a promise of uninterrupted UPS operation. Test critical equipment.
Evidence and source details
Energy and continuous-power comparison from EcoFlow South Africa product pages. Stock, price, warranty, delivered SKU and socket compatibility are separate checks.
- Source type
- EcoFlow South Africa product page
- Source region
- South Africa manufacturer product page
- Last checked
Your Power Setup has not physically tested this unit. Calculations are not reviews or proof of compatibility.
Open manufacturer source ↗Is this model right for me?Uses and regional considerations
Compare your energy and continuous-power target for load shedding; check startup and connections separately.
The South African table lists 600 W surge and 600 W X-Boost with no startup duration; verify appliance startup separately. The same page sells the standard RIVER 3 (under 20 ms) and the 10 ms UPS version, so confirm the UPS variant. On 5 October 2026 the page showed a pre-order notice (shipping 8–9 October).
Plan what I need first →Simple runtime examplesCalculated ranges, not physical tests
- Starlink Mini25–40 W
- 4,9–8,8 h
- Laptop workstation45–100 W
- 2–4,9 h
- CPAP planning load40–60 W
- 3,3–5,5 h
- 12V fridge while running35–55 W
- 3,6–6,3 h
A fridge cycles on and off. Actual runtime can differ from these continuous-use examples.
300 W continuous; 1 AC outlet (surge and X-Boost 600 W, no duration). AC output voltage and frequency are not stated in the South African table.
- Check the supplied outlets and lead against your SANS 164 sockets
- 2 × USB-A 12 W (24 W total); 1 × USB-C 100 W; car output 12.6 V / 10 A (126 W). Front view from the South African gallery showing one three-round-pin (Type M-style) AC socket. Same housing as the standard RIVER 3, so the image cannot distinguish the UPS version. Official EcoFlow South Africa gallery model illustration. Where sockets are visible, the artwork shows South African three-round-pin (Type M-style) and two-pin sockets. Gallery images do not prove the sockets, lead or hardware revision of a delivered unit.
- Manufacturer store lists EFRIVER3-UPS-ZA-CBox; delivered SKU and local warranty not verified
- Verify it on the physical unit delivered in South Africa.
- Grid context
- South African supply is nominally 230 V / 50 Hz. Verify the exact unit and connected appliances; a source table is not an inspection of your installation.
- Source record
- EcoFlow South Africa
- Checked
- ZA · 2026-10-05
- Availability: Listed as available in the store feed on 5 October 2026; the page showed a pre-order notice (shipping 8–9 October).
- Price context: R 5,399.00 (VAT included) on the EcoFlow South Africa store on 5 October 2026, list price shown as R 5,599. Not a verified offer.
- No buy link: stock, delivery, warranty and the final price must be confirmed with the seller.
- Fixed wiring into a home needs a registered electrician, a Certificate of Compliance and an approved changeover switch; never backfeed a socket.
Energy and continuous-power comparison from EcoFlow South Africa product pages. Stock, price, warranty, delivered SKU and socket compatibility are separate checks.
Questions about this model
How much energy does the RIVER 3 (UPS) store?
The manufacturer lists 245 Wh. Conversion loss and a reserve reduce the energy available to your devices.
How much power can it deliver?
Normal continuous output is 300 W. A short surge figure does not prove that every motor or appliance can start.
Which solar panel can I use?
110 W solar ceiling; 11–30 V, 8 A according to the South African table. The connector and exact cable path are not verified here; no panel compatibility is inferred.
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