Review Of the Most Potent Mobile Off-Grid Home Power Solution, The Zendure SuperBase V6400 Home Backup Power System

SuperBase V by Zendure

The Zendure SuperBase V system is the most potent power backup system ever seen for your entire home, including recharging your electric vehicle. It can even be the item that everyone’s apocalypse list considers to be the most essential.

Of course, we are not yet in a position to be concerned about that. Aside from electric vehicles, this is the biggest and most potent consumer technology product I’ve ever tried. Actually, it’s larger than I had imagined when I made the decision to try the Zendure home power system. But to some extent, it’s surprisingly little in comparison to the ideas I formerly had about this kind of fantasy product. I used to imagine that I would require a sizable studio in my home where I could build a massive off-grid power station and energy storage. However, thanks to Zendure, it is now a reality and can be conveniently positioned in any room’s corner, with a highly integrated and flexible design.

The Zendure SuperBase V6400, which can easily power the entire house for two days straight, is described as a portable and modular power station that can expand from 6.4kWh up to 64kWh with up to 4 stackable satellite battery modules. While doing so, you can quickly acquire the purest, most direct kind of energy from nature and store it in the SuperBase V system as a sizable backup system by installing the Zendure portable solar panels.

This will surely become popular because to its portability and user-friendliness and the rising cost of energy. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but without much technological setup or installation, any untrained person can acquire a piece of nature’s most generous gift. However, such a scenario actually occurs.

Specifications

SuperBase V6400 and Satellite Battery B6400 packaging
Let’s start with the packing used for delivery. I had no idea it could be delivered and picked up so easily, which is in large part due to Zendure’s effective, secure, and compact design, as well as its light cardboard packaging. Despite the SuperBase V’s size of 28.7 x 13.6 x 17.4 in. and weight of 130 lbs (59 kg), the entire sturdy package manages to keep it firmly in place on the pallet.

To move it, simply unpack the large case as demonstrated in the video below, pull out the hidden handles so you can pull it like a suitcase, and then roll the entire thing into the chosen location using the four well-built wheels at the bottom. Finally, to prevent it from “running away,” lock the front wheels.

To increase the power capacity of the SuperBase V system, you may either purchase a single SuperBase V6400 unit with a 6.4kWh available capacity or you can additionally add the Zendure satellite battery units.

The satellite battery is also a substantial one (101 lbs., 46 kg). It unfolds similarly to the SuperBase Unit, but has only a few support feet for stacking and no motorised wheels on the bottom. Lifting and stacking the batteries on top of the SuperBase V is the ideal approach to put them together. The satellite battery would firmly nestle on top of the main unit if the rubber tapes were removed.

What is contained
The box came with the following extras in addition to the power band combination units:

• 1.5-meter*1 car charging cord
• 1 satellite battery cable,
• 1 1.5-meter AC cable
• Warranty Card and Instructions
• accessorising bag

The complete power package that we tested includes the following solar-recharging accessories:

Mc4 to XT90 Cable and a Zendure 400W Solar Panel

In addition to all the above listed accessories, Zendure also offers a few further add-ons. If you’re interested, click here for more information.

Battery
SBS (Semi-solid-state Battery) technology, which has better energy densities than lithium-ion batteries and offers higher energy in a lighter package, is used by the SuperBase V6400 and the Satellite Battery. Additionally, solid electrolytes are safer due to lower explosion and combustion risks.

Capacity
Having a massive capacity of 6438Wh, both the SuperBase V6400 and the B6400 Satellite battery are available. Users may easily create a 32kWh backup power system by connecting up to 4 Satellite batteries to each SuperBase V thanks to the modular architecture, which eliminates the need for disassembling and reassembling. Additionally, if you have the money, you may run two SuperBase Vs simultaneously, with a combined storage capacity of up to 64kWh. This is unquestionably the most potent power solution for households that doesn’t require specialised equipment. It can power a large family for more than two days or fully charge an EV like the Tesla Model Y, which has a 57.5kWh battery.

Output
The most welcome surprise for me was the range of options available for inputs and outputs on the Zendure SuperBase. We absolutely need a power supply that can deliver several outputs because our studio frequently evaluates electronic goods from all over the world with various AC input standards. Now that we have the SuperBase V, we can securely realise both 120V-60Hz and 240V-60Hz electricity at the same time (Available with ZenAC Outputs, including a 240V 6-20 connector). The SuperBase V’s revolutionary GridFlow 2.0 Real-time Bidirectional inversion technology makes it the first and only system to provide both simultaneously.

The SuperBase V6400 has a tonne of ports (see the table in the Specification section).

It is excellent for fueling small electronic gadgets because it has six USB ports, including two 100W Type-C PD fast charging posts, two normal Type-Cs, and two regular Type-As.

Along with the USB-A, USB-C, 120V AC, and 240V AC plugs, it also has an Anderson port on the side panel that can be used to power your RV or camper at 30A outside and a 120V TT-30 port. Additionally, there are two additional DC5521 ports and a car outlet on the side panel, adding up to a maximum output of 126W.

You may visit Zendure’s official website to learn more about all the output features we mentioned as well as a home panel with EV plugs. However, a single unit may actually only be used as an emergency supplement to somewhat increase the range if you need to make it work for your electric vehicle. On the plus side, though, such 6.4kWh capacity occasionally can really help!

A premium backup battery’s ability to function as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is another fantastic advantage. There is no SuperBase V exception. It has a robust zero-downtime online UPS that guards against harm from even a momentary power outage. When there is an unexpected power outage, the SuperBase V’s backup power would automatically turn on in 0ms and safeguard your office appliances so they may continue to function.

Plug-ins and Recharging
As a result, any wall outlets you could have (240V60Hz, 3,600W Max / 120V60Hz, 1800W Max) are supported by its AC input. We put the Superbase V6400’s ability to recharge using our community’s 220V AC grid to the test. We were able to recover 40% of the power in around 80 minutes, and the full charge was completed in about 3 hours. Throughout the entire test, the fast-charging trigger was pulled to achieve a maximum available power of 3.2–3.3kWh. Therefore, if switched to a 240V grid, it should be able to recharge the entire 6.4kWh in roughly 2-2.5 hours and reach the promised maximum charging efficiency of 3600W. However, a 120V grid will only allow for a maximum recharging power of 1800W.

Additionally, you can convert to custom mode on the AC charging speed switch. You can choose a custom charging speed between 600W and 3600W. The Zendure app allows you to choose the amount. Since the device may operate safely and discreetly in some circumstances, we believe it could be more widely used in practise.

Or you might need to use free solar energy to charge your SuperBase while you’re out and about. Through an XT90 connector, the SuperBase has an MPPT solar controller for solar input. Zendure provides 200W and 400W portable solar panel solutions. The panel we examined has four foldable pieces and is a 400W panel. Amazingly, it is light enough to be carried in one hand. For simple setup and unrestricted angle adjustment, the panel has four attached kickstands. Although it isn’t totally waterproof in our opinion (IP54 certified), it can handle brief periods of light rain. It is logical in every way. After all, on a cloudy day, we wouldn’t really expect to unfold it to harvest solar energy.

It’s a very useful accessory that has a handy pouch on the rear, allowing you to pack all the cables you would need for the SuperBase on a road trip inside of it.

At 12-150VDC & 25A maximum current, the main SuperBase can handle up to 3,000W. In order to achieve more effective recharging, you must connect a few of the 400W panels in series (a maximum of three panels) or in parallel (a maximum of three series), which is much more practical for usage in fixed locations at home. However, it won’t be as effective as using grid electricity with a single 400W panel.

SuperBase V can enhance power up to 6,600W with a linked Satellite Battery or up to 5,150W on its own when using AC and solar power together.

The cigarette lighter plug in the car can be used to recharge a vehicle using the XT90 port. Although it can only support a power of 12V/24V with a 10A current, the XT90’s cable to cigarette lighter is included in the package, making it one of the most practical recharging solutions for your cars while you’re driving.

A second ZenT2 Port is available for charging the SuperBase V from a level 1 or level 2 EV charging station using an additional accessory called a Zendure EV T1 converter, which can provide the full 3600W of power just as the AC inlet. However, it appears to be necessary for use in North America at the moment.

The satellite battery can be recharged using either the XT90 connector connected to the SuperBase main unit or the solar panels. It is as secure as the main unit because it is an extendable battery module. But without the motorised wheels, it’s more akin to a fixed, stackable backup module for the entire system rather than a useful portable supplement.

APP Zendure

The Zendure app is the best backup power station companion programme I’ve ever used. The SuperBase V and the satellite battery’s configuration allows users to get the most of their use, including checking out all data and its status with flawless graphics and remotely regulating functions to maintain it operating properly. The SuperBase V will play a significant role in your smart home once it is connected to your home Wi-Fi. One can:

• Observe and switch charging sources, discharge state, and particular input and output power data;
• keep an eye on the temperature at all times;
• Examine and alter the impact of ambient lighting using various colour schemes.
• tracking daily, weekly, monthly, and annual power data.
• Utilise the voice assistants Alexa or Google to control devices.
• and so forth

Knowledge & Comments
Consider for a moment that you could easily store 6 kWh of inexpensive power from the mains or solar during off-peak hours, or keep it on hand as backup power for off-grid needs, ignoring the extremes of power demand. The majority of our homes’ electricity issues have been resolved thanks to this.

Consider mounting it on an RV so that you can either use the car outlet to fully recharge it or simply link it to solar panels that are mounted on the roof of the vehicle to collect the clean energy. We would then be operating with a full regenerative power supply. However, keeping in mind all of this solar energy, kindly take into account whether your location has adequate high-angle sun exposure. Congratulations, the SuperBase V might be the ideal portable power source for you if the answer is yes.

Using a gas generator as a backup power source, some families might continue to experience these power interruptions. However, we genuinely believe that the Zendure is a wiser choice with definite advantages. Generally speaking, it operates considerably more quietly and is extremely expandable and portable, making it suitable in more usage circumstances. The Zendure SuperBase V series is nearly perfect for individuals looking for a dependable backup power option for their house, RV, electric vehicle, or simply a distant retreat.

To set it up and verify the power configuration, you don’t need to read through a lot of instructions. It is already nicely set up for users. You have complete control over switching between 120V and 240V charging sources, and you can rely on its strong output to run the majority of your appliances without having to worry about knowing what kind of power they need or where it comes from.

You would only give its price serious consideration. Even if an expensive, unreliable power source is a reality for some people, particularly if they frequently drive their RVs or electric vehicles, it can be money well spent.

It is best to visit Zendure store on your own if you are interested in building such a power solution. I think you’ll be able to visualise the future more clearly.