The short version: the Anker SOLIX E10 is a whole-home backup system built from one Power Module (7.6 kW rated; Anker lists up to 10 kW turbo, for up to 90 minutes, with two or more B6000 modules) and one to five B6000 battery modules of 6,144 Wh each, so a single unit runs from about 6 kWh to 30 kWh. Pick the battery count for how long you want to ride out an outage, then pick how it connects to your house: the Power Dock for automatic switchover, the Smart Inlet Box, an existing transfer switch, or the plug-in Power Strip. This guide walks through each choice with Anker's figures.
What is in an E10 system
- E10 Power Module: the inverter and controller. Anker rates it at 7.6 kW continuous (10 kW turbo for up to 90 minutes with two or more B6000 modules), with up to 9 kW of solar input, certified to UL9540 and UL9540A.
- B6000 Battery Module: 6,144 Wh of LiFePO4, 131.5 lb, mounted on the floor or a wall. Up to five per Power Module.
- A way to connect to the house: the Power Dock, the Smart Inlet Box, an existing transfer switch or inlet box, or the E10 Power Strip.
- Optional charging: the Smart Generator 5500, a non-Anker generator through the AC Generator Adapter, or solar.
Step 1: how many batteries
Capacity sets how long the house runs. For planning we assume about 85% of rated capacity reaches your loads after conversion losses; that is our estimate, not Anker's. Hours = Wh × 0.85 ÷ average watts. Your average draw is far below your peak: a fridge, lights, internet and a furnace fan together often average well under the size of the biggest appliance, so check your utility bill or a smart meter for real numbers.
| System | Battery | At 500 W average | At 1,000 W average | At 2,000 W average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 6kWh (1 B6000) | 6,144 Wh | about 10 h | about 5 h | about 2.6 h |
| E10 12kWh (2) | 12,288 Wh | about 21 h | about 10 h | about 5 h |
| E10 18kWh (3) | 18,432 Wh | about 31 h | about 16 h | about 8 h |
| E10 24kWh (4) | 24,576 Wh | about 42 h | about 21 h | about 10 h |
| E10 30kWh (5) | 30,720 Wh | about 52 h | about 26 h | about 13 h |
You can start small: a B6000 added later works the same way, up to five on one Power Module. For more than 30 kWh or more output, two or three E10 units can be paired, as in the 2x E10 24kWh and 3x E10 36kWh sets, both with the Power Dock.
Step 2: how it connects to the house
- Power Dock: Anker's 200A automatic transfer switch for the E10. It connects the system to the grid and a subpanel, switches over in 20 ms or less, and adds four plug-and-play AC ports. Choose it if you want the house to switch to battery on its own when the grid drops. ON-Grid cable and 3 CTs are in the box; Anker covers it for 10 years.
- Smart Inlet Box: connects the E10 to your home's electrical system for backup power, with an ON-Grid cable, a backup power cable and 3 CTs in the box, and a 10-year warranty.
- An existing transfer switch or inlet box: the E10 can feed one you already have.
- Power Strip, no wiring: plugs straight into the E10 with one NEMA 14-50 outlet (240V, 9,600 W, 40A max) and two NEMA 5-20 outlets (120V, 2,400 W each). No transfer switch is needed, so it suits a workshop, a cabin, or running a few appliances on cords.
Anything wired into your home's electrical panel should be installed by a licensed electrician. Sets that bundle the connection are listed in Anker SOLIX Home Energy, for example the E10 12kWh + Power Dock and the E10 6kWh + Smart Inlet Box.
Step 3: how it recharges in a long outage
- Smart Generator 5500: Anker's tri-fuel generator (natural gas, gasoline or propane) charges the E10 over DC at up to 4,500 W and starts and stops automatically. It weighs 110.2 lb and Anker covers it for 3 years. Sets such as the E10 12kWh + Power Dock + Smart Generator 5500 include it.
- A generator you already own: the AC Generator Adapter lets a non-Anker generator charge the E10 and power the house at the same time, up to 9,600 W at 240V (40A max).
- Solar: the Power Module takes up to 9 kW of solar. The E10 Prime Off-Grid Kit pairs a 12kWh E10 with ten 440 W rigid panels; the Ultra kit does the same with two E10 units, 24 kWh and the Power Dock.
E10 or an F3000 home kit?
If you only need a few circuits and also want power for the RV, the F3000 (3,072 Wh, 3,600 W, TT-30R RV outlet) with the 6-circuit manual transfer switch is a smaller, portable route. The E10 is the fixed whole-home system: more output, 120V and 240V, and 6 to 30 kWh per unit. Our Anker SOLIX home backup guide covers the F3000 and F3800 Plus options.
FAQ
Can the E10 run my 50-amp RV?
The E10 Power Strip has a NEMA 14-50 outlet, the same receptacle a 50-amp RV pedestal uses, but Anker rates the strip at 40A max (9,600 W at 240V), and the E10 itself at 7.6 kW continuous. Keep the total RV load under 7.6 kW, so it is not a full 50-amp service.
Is the E10 certified?
Anker lists UL9540 and UL9540A certification for the E10 system.
What is the warranty?
Per Anker: 5 years on the Power Module and B6000 batteries, 10 years on the Power Dock and Smart Inlet Box, and 3 years on the Smart Generator 5500.
Can I mount it on the wall?
Yes. The E10 Wall Bracket holds one Power Module and five B6000 modules off the floor, and the Fixed Bracket anchors the system to wood studs for seismic areas. The Trolley moves a Power Module and one B6000 across a garage.
Where does it ship from?
Every Anker SOLIX product we sell ships from our warehouse in Upland, California, to the lower 48 states, and carries Anker's warranty. Questions about sizing? Ask us before you order, or browse Anker SOLIX Home Energy.