EcoFlow STREAM 5000
CARO5**Verified price on 10 October 2026. The final price may vary.
Solar battery for the home of 5,024 Wh, with 4 MPPT inputs and up to 5,000 W of panels on the STREAM 5000. Expandable storage, controlled by the EcoFlow app. Choose the version and pack content according to your installation.
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Price history of EcoFlow STREAM 5000
| Period | Price |
|---|---|
| From 9 Oct 2026 to today | £1699,00 |
| From 26 Sep 2026 to 8 Oct 2026 | £1599,00 |
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Description
Well, if your goal is to keep some of your solar production for the evening, the EcoFlow STREAM 5000 clearly leans towards home use. With 5,024 kWh of storage in the main unit, it targets households that want to shift their consumption once the panels produce less or not at all.
I mainly see it as a reserve for daily needs, to be sized according to your setup and the devices you want to power. Capacity is one thing, the power available at any given moment is another, and it’s the chosen configuration that makes the difference.
Who is this product for?
Are you starting from scratch and planning a home solar installation? This range allows you to combine production, storage, and management from the app. It makes the most sense if you have surplus during the day and consumption that continues into the evening.
If you already own a STREAM, check the compatibility of your exact references before purchasing. EcoFlow mentions previous generations on its French site, but its information does not yet clearly confirm all associations or their availability. Therefore, I would not recommend this purchase based solely on the promise of reusing your old batteries.
Features to know
The STREAM 5000 with solar input has four independent MPPT inputs, for a total announced photovoltaic power of up to 5,000 W. The AC version addresses a different need: it does not offer these direct inputs for the panels. So be careful with the selected version, even if the names are similar.
The battery uses LiFePO4 chemistry. EcoFlow announces 10,000 cycles with 60% capacity remaining in its testing conditions, as well as a 10-year warranty according to its terms. With approximately 45.4 kg for the STREAM 5000 unit, make sure to plan for a durable and suitable location.
What autonomy for daily use?
The interest is to store energy for later: lighting, internet box, refrigerator, or other household consumption, within the limits of the chosen connection. The 5,024 Wh is a nominal capacity; conversion losses and the reserve set in the app reduce the energy actually available.
An air conditioner or washing machine also requires power. EcoFlow distinguishes 2,500 W off-grid on the unit alone and up to 3,000 W with an extension battery. This does not mean that all your devices can operate together: check their peaks, the total requested, and the intended operating mode.
Solar charging and home installation
With the solar version, compatible panels connect to the dedicated inputs, within the electrical limits indicated by EcoFlow. Actual production depends on the number of panels, their orientation, shading, and the season. The contents of the pack should be checked: battery only, extension, and panels do not refer to the same delivered equipment.
The classification "Home Plug & Play Kit" describes the product family. Connection conditions, any necessary procedures, and usable power remain to be verified according to your installation and country. A maximum announced power is not a general authorization to inject this power into the grid.
Extension and control from the app
Adding compatible extension batteries serves to increase the available reserve. For an existing installation, confirm the association between the new unit and each reference already in place, especially the older STREAM AC and AC Pro.
The EcoFlow app centralizes settings and monitoring. Control possibilities depend notably on the compatible meter and selected accessories; some functions require an internet connection or a subscription. The daily benefit is to bring storage closer to your consumption habits.
Why buy from Vantour?
Our links direct you to the official EcoFlow store: you buy directly from the brand, which manages the order, stock, delivery, and after-sales service. The warranty and the exact contents of the pack are those specified by EcoFlow at the time of purchase.
On the pricing side, to give you a concrete idea: Recommended price £1799,00, already discounted to £1699,00 at the brand, then £1614,05 with our code CARO5 (-5% extra off).
Are you hesitating between several brands? Our comparison of home solar batteries around 5 kWh helps you choose based on application, storage evolution, and installation. This sheet details the model and its offer.
Technical specifications
| Capacity | 5,024.00 Wh |
|---|---|
| Net Weight | 45.40 kg (100.09 lb) |
| Dimensions | 295 x 488.5 x 298 mm (EcoFlow spec table) |
| Total Output Power | 2,500 W on battery, unit alone (3,000 W with the extension) |
| Number of AC Outputs | 1.00 |
| Max AC Output | 2,500 W on battery alone; 3,000 W with the extension |
| AC Charging | 3,000.00 W |
| Solar Charging | 5,000.00 W |
| Battery Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Display | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
| Application | ✓ |
| Warranty | 10.00 an |
| Noise | Under 30 dB (EcoFlow claim) |
| Life Cycles | 10,000 cycles at 60% remaining capacity (EcoFlow conditions) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +55; self-heating for low-temperature charging |
| UPS Function | ✓ |
| Waterproof Rating | IP65 |
| Number of MPPT Inputs | 4.00 |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 60.00 V |
| Grid-Tied AC Output | 800 W / up to 3,000 W depending on configuration and wiring |
| AC Charging Input | 3,000 W on the AC side; main battery 2,500 W max |
| Connectors | 4 PV inputs; 1 AC socket for appliances; separate network port; expansion port |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / CAN |
| Storage expandability | About 15 kWh per unit with two extensions; up to six units in a system, about 90 kWh |
| App features | Self-consumption, scheduling, weather and tariff optimisation, peak shaving; local mode with a compatible meter, reduced features offline |
| Installation and wiring | Plug-in solution; higher-power wiring to the consumer unit must be done by a professional |
| Backup switchover time | Automatic backup on the AC socket; switchover time not quantified in the French sheet |
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| Capacity | 5,024.00 Wh | 5,120.00 Wh | 5,200.00 Wh | 3,840.00 Wh |
| Net Weight | 45.40 kg (100.09 lb) | 58.50 kg (128.97 lb) | 65.00 kg (143.30 lb) | 38.80 kg (85.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 295 x 488.5 x 298 mm (EcoFlow spec table) | 78 x 44 x 23 cm (H x W x D), from the sales sheet; height to be confirmed against the unit delivered | 456 x 284.3 x 587.5 | 420 x 294 x 460 |
| Total Output Power | 2,500 W on battery, unit alone (3,000 W with the extension) | 6,200.00 W | 2,400.00 W | 2,300.00 W |
| Number of AC Outputs | 1.00 | 2.00 | - | - |
| Application | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Warranty | 10.00 an | 10.00 an | 5.00 an | 10.00 an |
| Noise | Under 30 dB (EcoFlow claim) | - | - | 30.00 dB |
| Life Cycles | 10,000 cycles at 60% remaining capacity (EcoFlow conditions) | 6000 | 6000+ | 6000 |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +55; self-heating for low-temperature charging | Inverter: -10 to +50 (manual) | -20 to +60 | - |
| UPS Function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Waterproof Rating | IP65 | Not stated in the documents consulted | IP65 | 65.00 % |
| Number of MPPT Inputs | 4.00 | 1 documented PV input; number of independent trackers not specified | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 60.00 V | 500.00 V | 100.00 V | 60.00 V |
| Grid-Tied AC Output | 800 W / up to 3,000 W depending on configuration and wiring | Grid injection not confirmed; AC input and bypass are documented | 2,400.00 W | 800.00 W |
| AC Charging Input | 3,000 W on the AC side; main battery 2,500 W max | - | - | 10.00 A |
| Connectors | 4 PV inputs; 1 AC socket for appliances; separate network port; expansion port | AC input, PV +/- terminals, two AC outlets and AC OUT terminal blocks; RS232/Wi-Fi port | - | - |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / CAN | RS232/Wi-Fi; WLAN and GPRS announced for mobile monitoring, bundled module to be confirmed | - | - |
| Storage expandability | About 15 kWh per unit with two extensions; up to six units in a system, about 90 kWh | 5.12 kWh built in; no expansion announced | - | - |
| App features | Self-consumption, scheduling, weather and tariff optimisation, peak shaving; local mode with a compatible meter, reduced features offline | Real-time charge and discharge monitoring over WLAN/GPRS; app name and bundled hardware to be confirmed | - | - |
| Installation and wiring | Plug-in solution; higher-power wiring to the consumer unit must be done by a professional | Manual covers AC/PV wiring and calls for a qualified installer; plugging into a domestic socket is not confirmed | - | - |
| Backup switchover time | Automatic backup on the AC socket; switchover time not quantified in the French sheet | 10 ms typical in UPS mode; 20 ms in appliance mode | - | - |
Our verdict
Benefits
- Nominal capacity of 5,024 kWh to shift consumption
- Four MPPT on the solar version
- Expandable storage with compatible modules
Disadvantages
- Approximately 45.4 kg for the main unit
- Backward compatibility to be confirmed for each previous reference
- Available power depends on the configuration
Consider for storing domestic solar surplus and using it later. If you already have a STREAM, have the exact compatibility confirmed before choosing this model.
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Additional information
| Option | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| STREAM 5000 | £1699,00 £1614,05 | In stock |
| STREAM 5000 + 4 × 500W Rigid Solar Panels | £2199,00 £2089,05 | In stock |
| STREAM 5000 + 8 × 500W Rigid Solar Panels | £2899,00 £2754,05 | In stock |
| STREAM 5000 + 1 × Expansion Battery 5000 | £3048,00 £2895,60 | In stock |
| STREAM 5000 + 1 × Expansion Battery 5000 + 8 × 500W Rigid Solar Panels | £3899,00 £3704,05 | In stock |
