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Sojourna at 03:31, 16 March 2026

2026-03-16T03:31:11Z

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	\| Industry = Portable solar generators, portable power stations		\| Industry = Portable solar generators, portable power stations
	\| Website = https://ecoflow.com		\| Website = https://ecoflow.com
	\| Logo = Ecoflow-logo~~-vector~~.svg		\| Logo = Ecoflow logo.svg
	}}		}}

	~~[[wikipedia:EcoFlow\|~~'''EcoFlow Technology''']] is a manufacturer of solar-energy storage devices designed for mobile and off-grid use. The company systematically [[Forced app download\|requires installation]] of a proprietary, closed-source application on a mobile device to unlock the full functionality of its battery backup products.		'''{{Wplink\|EcoFlow\|EcoFlow Technology}}''' is a manufacturer of solar-energy storage devices designed for mobile and off-grid use. The company systematically [[Forced app download\|requires installation]] of a proprietary, closed-source application on a mobile device to unlock the full functionality of its battery backup products.

	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
	{{~~Placeholder box\|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):~~		{{Ph-C-CIS}}
	* User Freedom
	* User Privacy
	* Business Model
	* Market Control}}

	~~==Anti-consumer practices==~~
	===Reliance on application<!-- Needs refs! -->===		===Reliance on application<!-- Needs refs! -->===
	The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through {{Wplink\|Bluetooth}} or over {{Wplink\|Wi-Fi}}, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation\|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token.		The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through {{Wplink\|Bluetooth}} or over {{Wplink\|Wi-Fi}}, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation\|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token.
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	The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.		The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.

	=== ~~'''~~Deceptive ~~Marketing'''~~ ===		===Deceptive marketing===
	Company participates in deceptive/manipulative marketing practices including regular FOMO large 'sales', a rewards program with "credits" for remaining in-ecosystem, and conducts much of its marketing through paying influencers to showcase and/or include products in their videos, often undisclosed.		Company participates in deceptive/manipulative marketing practices including regular FOMO large 'sales', a rewards program with "credits" for remaining in-ecosystem, and conducts much of its marketing through paying influencers to showcase and/or include products in their videos, often undisclosed.

	==Product ~~Performance~~==		==Product performance==
	===PowerOcean===		===PowerOcean===
	The PowerOcean lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries continuously consume ~100W when charging or discharging which EcoFlow misrepresent on their dashboard app as an increase in house load. Therefore, unless the battery is at a 100% state of charge (SoC) or at its reserve limit, then the batteries will consume more power (~2.4kWh/day, ~16.8kWh/week and 873.6kWh/year). Also, as each battery pack has a capacity of 5kWh the battery will have drained itself in 2 days @ ~2.4kWh/day.		The PowerOcean lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries continuously consume ~100W when charging or discharging which EcoFlow misrepresent on their dashboard app as an increase in house load. Therefore, unless the battery is at a 100% state of charge (SoC) or at its reserve limit, then the batteries will consume more power (~2.4kWh/day, ~16.8kWh/week and 873.6kWh/year). Also, as each battery pack has a capacity of 5kWh the battery will have drained itself in 2 days @ ~2.4kWh/day.

	When solar generation to the PowerOcean inverter increases, the house load also increases, which is assumed to be a misrepresentation of the inverter efficiency losses. Furthermore, the calculated efficiency based on the losses is in the ~80s% which is short of the >96%<ref>https://enterprise-service-eu-cdn.ecoflow.com/enterprise/documentation/1736237468159/EcoFlow%20PowerOcean%20(Single%20Phase)_Datasheet_EN_20241230.pdf#page=2 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250708180331/https://enterprise-service-eu-cdn.ecoflow.com/enterprise/documentation/1736237468159/EcoFlow%20PowerOcean%20(Single%20Phase)_Datasheet_EN_20241230.pdf Archived])</ref> efficiency claimed.		When solar generation to the PowerOcean inverter increases, the house load also increases, which is assumed to be a misrepresentation of the inverter efficiency losses. Furthermore, the calculated efficiency based on the losses is in the ~80s% which is short of the >96%<ref>https://enterprise-service-eu-cdn.ecoflow.com/enterprise/documentation/1736237468159/EcoFlow%20PowerOcean%20(Single%20Phase)_Datasheet_EN_20241230.pdf#page=2 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250708180331/https://enterprise-service-eu-cdn.ecoflow.com/enterprise/documentation/1736237468159/EcoFlow%20PowerOcean%20(Single%20Phase)_Datasheet_EN_20241230.pdf Archived])</ref> efficiency claimed.

			==Incidents==
			{{Ph-C-Inc}}

			This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
			===Example incident one (''date'')===
			{{Main\|link to the main CR Wiki article}}
			Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).
			===Example incident two (''date'')===
			...

			==Products==
			{{Ph-C-P}}

			==See also==
			{{Ph-C-SA}}

	==References==		==References==
	~~<references />~~		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:~~Ecoflow~~]]
			[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]
			[[Category:Companies]]

Bananabot: Added archive URLs for 1 citation(s) using CRWCitationBot

2026-02-23T04:20:00Z

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	The PowerOcean lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries continuously consume ~100W when charging or discharging which EcoFlow misrepresent on their dashboard app as an increase in house load. Therefore, unless the battery is at a 100% state of charge (SoC) or at its reserve limit, then the batteries will consume more power (~2.4kWh/day, ~16.8kWh/week and 873.6kWh/year). Also, as each battery pack has a capacity of 5kWh the battery will have drained itself in 2 days @ ~2.4kWh/day.		The PowerOcean lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries continuously consume ~100W when charging or discharging which EcoFlow misrepresent on their dashboard app as an increase in house load. Therefore, unless the battery is at a 100% state of charge (SoC) or at its reserve limit, then the batteries will consume more power (~2.4kWh/day, ~16.8kWh/week and 873.6kWh/year). Also, as each battery pack has a capacity of 5kWh the battery will have drained itself in 2 days @ ~2.4kWh/day.

	When solar generation to the PowerOcean inverter increases, the house load also increases, which is assumed to be a misrepresentation of the inverter efficiency losses. Furthermore, the calculated efficiency based on the losses is in the ~80s% which is short of the >96%<ref>https://enterprise-service-eu-cdn.ecoflow.com/enterprise/documentation/1736237468159/EcoFlow%20PowerOcean%20(Single%20Phase)_Datasheet_EN_20241230.pdf#page=2</ref> efficiency claimed.		When solar generation to the PowerOcean inverter increases, the house load also increases, which is assumed to be a misrepresentation of the inverter efficiency losses. Furthermore, the calculated efficiency based on the losses is in the ~80s% which is short of the >96%<ref>https://enterprise-service-eu-cdn.ecoflow.com/enterprise/documentation/1736237468159/EcoFlow%20PowerOcean%20(Single%20Phase)_Datasheet_EN_20241230.pdf#page=2 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250708180331/https://enterprise-service-eu-cdn.ecoflow.com/enterprise/documentation/1736237468159/EcoFlow%20PowerOcean%20(Single%20Phase)_Datasheet_EN_20241230.pdf Archived])</ref> efficiency claimed.

	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />
	[[Category:Ecoflow]]		[[Category:Ecoflow]]

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: convert to catgo

2026-01-14T07:02:21Z

convert to catgo

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	{{StubNotice}}{{~~InfoboxCompany~~		{{StubNotice}}
	~~\| Name = EcoFlow Technology Inc.~~		{{CompanyCargo
	\| Type = Private		\| Type = Private
	\| Founded = 2017		\| Founded = 2017
	\| Industry = Portable solar generators, portable power stations		\| Industry = Portable solar generators, portable power stations
	\| ~~Official~~ Website = https://ecoflow.com		\| Website = https://ecoflow.com
	\| Logo = Ecoflow-logo-vector.svg		\| Logo = Ecoflow-logo-vector.svg
	}}		}}

23.234.100.239: /* Reliance on application */

2025-07-23T17:12:56Z

Reliance on application

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	The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through {{Wplink\|Bluetooth}} or over {{Wplink\|Wi-Fi}}, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation\|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token.		The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through {{Wplink\|Bluetooth}} or over {{Wplink\|Wi-Fi}}, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation\|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token.

	This creates inherent privacy risks and raises concerns about data collection and unwanted {{Wplink\|Observability (software)\|telemetry}} by the manufacturer. It also poses a problem for their customers who may go off-grid for extended periods of time with no data connection available. Moreover, it is unlikely that the system will remain fully usable after support is discontinued by the manufacturer or if the company ceases operations.		This creates inherent privacy risks and raises concerns about data collection and unwanted {{Wplink\|Observability (software)\|telemetry}} by the manufacturer. Account creation requires user address, and usage of the app requires creation of "spaces" in which to place devices - in effect tracking location of devices in the home. None of this data is inherently necessary for any features of the battery systems. It also poses a problem for their customers who may go off-grid for extended periods of time with no data connection available. Moreover, it is unlikely that the system will remain fully usable after support is discontinued by the manufacturer or if the company ceases operations.

	App installation and account creation are required to unlock the full functionality of the solar generators. Key features such as current limiting while charging from an AC power source are unavailable without the app.		App installation and account creation are required to unlock the full functionality of the solar generators. Key features such as current limiting while charging from an AC power source are unavailable without the app.

	The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.		The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.

			=== '''Deceptive Marketing''' ===
			Company participates in deceptive/manipulative marketing practices including regular FOMO large 'sales', a rewards program with "credits" for remaining in-ecosystem, and conducts much of its marketing through paying influencers to showcase and/or include products in their videos, often undisclosed.

	==Product Performance==		==Product Performance==

Sojourna: /* Anti-consumer practices */

2025-06-02T21:30:41Z

Anti-consumer practices

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	==Anti-consumer practices==		==Anti-consumer practices==
	===Reliance on application<!-- Needs refs! -->===		===Reliance on application<!-- Needs refs! -->===
			The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through {{Wplink\|Bluetooth}} or over {{Wplink\|Wi-Fi}}, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation\|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token.

	The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through Bluetooth or over WiFi, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation\|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token.		This creates inherent privacy risks and raises concerns about data collection and unwanted {{Wplink\|Observability (software)\|telemetry}} by the manufacturer. It also poses a problem for their customers who may go off-grid for extended periods of time with no data connection available. Moreover, it is unlikely that the system will remain fully usable after support is discontinued by the manufacturer or if the company ceases operations.

	This creates inherent privacy risks and raises concerns about data collection and unwanted telemetry by the manufacturer. It also poses a problem for their customers who may go off-grid for extended periods of time with no data connection available. Moreover, it is unlikely that the system will remain fully usable after support is discontinued by the manufacturer or if the company ceases operations.

	App installation and account creation are required to unlock the full functionality of the solar generators. Key features such as current limiting while charging from an AC power source are unavailable without the app.		App installation and account creation are required to unlock the full functionality of the solar generators. Key features such as current limiting while charging from an AC power source are unavailable without the app.

ConsumerActivist12345: /* PowerOcean */

2025-05-28T03:32:01Z

PowerOcean

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	[[wikipedia:EcoFlow\|'''EcoFlow Technology''']] is a manufacturer of solar-energy storage devices designed for mobile and off-grid use. The company systematically [[Forced app download\|requires installation]] of a proprietary, closed-source application on a mobile device to unlock the full functionality of its battery backup products.		[[wikipedia:EcoFlow\|'''EcoFlow Technology''']] is a manufacturer of solar-energy storage devices designed for mobile and off-grid use. The company systematically [[Forced app download\|requires installation]] of a proprietary, closed-source application on a mobile device to unlock the full functionality of its battery backup products.

	== Consumer impact summary ==		==Consumer impact summary==
	{{Placeholder box\|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):		{{Placeholder box\|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):
	* User Freedom		* User Freedom
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	The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.		The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.

	== Product Performance ==		==Product Performance==
	=== PowerOcean ===		===PowerOcean===
	The PowerOcean lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries continuously consume ~100W when charging or discharging which ~~Ecoflow~~ misrepresent on their dashboard ~~and~~ app as an increase in house load. Therefore unless the battery is at a 100% state of charge (SoC) or at its reserve limit the batteries ~~would~~ consume ~2.4kWh/day, ~16.8kWh/week and 873.6kWh/year. Also, as each battery pack has a capacity of 5kWh, the battery will ~~drain~~ itself in 2 days @ ~2.4kWh/day.		The PowerOcean lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries continuously consume ~100W when charging or discharging which EcoFlow misrepresent on their dashboard app as an increase in house load. Therefore, unless the battery is at a 100% state of charge (SoC) or at its reserve limit, then the batteries will consume more power (~2.4kWh/day, ~16.8kWh/week and 873.6kWh/year). Also, as each battery pack has a capacity of 5kWh the battery will have drained itself in 2 days @ ~2.4kWh/day.

	When solar generation to the PowerOcean inverter increases, the house load also increases, which is assumed to be a misrepresentation of the inverter efficiency losses. Furthermore, the calculated efficiency based on the losses is in the ~80s% which is short of the >96%<ref>https://enterprise-service-eu-cdn.ecoflow.com/enterprise/documentation/1736237468159/EcoFlow%20PowerOcean%20(Single%20Phase)_Datasheet_EN_20241230.pdf#page=2</ref> efficiency claimed.		When solar generation to the PowerOcean inverter increases, the house load also increases, which is assumed to be a misrepresentation of the inverter efficiency losses. Furthermore, the calculated efficiency based on the losses is in the ~80s% which is short of the >96%<ref>https://enterprise-service-eu-cdn.ecoflow.com/enterprise/documentation/1736237468159/EcoFlow%20PowerOcean%20(Single%20Phase)_Datasheet_EN_20241230.pdf#page=2</ref> efficiency claimed.

	== References ==		==References==
	<references />		<references />
	[[Category:Ecoflow]]		[[Category:Ecoflow]]

Barrahazard: Added information about the performance of Ecoflows PowerOcean product

2025-05-24T10:03:40Z

Added information about the performance of Ecoflows PowerOcean product

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	The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.		The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.

			== Product Performance ==
			=== PowerOcean ===
			The PowerOcean lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries continuously consume ~100W when charging or discharging which Ecoflow misrepresent on their dashboard and app as an increase in house load. Therefore unless the battery is at a 100% state of charge (SoC) or at its reserve limit the batteries would consume ~2.4kWh/day, ~16.8kWh/week and 873.6kWh/year. Also, as each battery pack has a capacity of 5kWh, the battery will drain itself in 2 days @ ~2.4kWh/day.

			When solar generation to the PowerOcean inverter increases, the house load also increases, which is assumed to be a misrepresentation of the inverter efficiency losses. Furthermore, the calculated efficiency based on the losses is in the ~80s% which is short of the >96%<ref>https://enterprise-service-eu-cdn.ecoflow.com/enterprise/documentation/1736237468159/EcoFlow%20PowerOcean%20(Single%20Phase)_Datasheet_EN_20241230.pdf#page=2</ref> efficiency claimed.

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />		<references />
	[[Category:Ecoflow]]		[[Category:Ecoflow]]

JamesTDG: Up to template standards, stub notice

2025-03-15T11:03:54Z

Up to template standards, stub notice

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	{{InfoboxCompany		{{StubNotice}}{{InfoboxCompany
	\| Name = EcoFlow Technology Inc.		\| Name = EcoFlow Technology Inc.
	\| Type = Private		\| Type = Private
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	[[wikipedia:EcoFlow\|'''EcoFlow Technology''']] is a manufacturer of solar-energy storage devices designed for mobile and off-grid use. The company systematically [[Forced app download\|requires installation]] of a proprietary, closed-source application on a mobile device to unlock the full functionality of its battery backup products.		[[wikipedia:EcoFlow\|'''EcoFlow Technology''']] is a manufacturer of solar-energy storage devices designed for mobile and off-grid use. The company systematically [[Forced app download\|requires installation]] of a proprietary, closed-source application on a mobile device to unlock the full functionality of its battery backup products.

	==~~Incidents~~==		== Consumer impact summary ==
	===Reliance on application===		{{Placeholder box\|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):
			* User Freedom
			* User Privacy
			* Business Model
			* Market Control}}

			==Anti-consumer practices==
			===Reliance on application<!-- Needs refs! -->===

	The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through Bluetooth or over WiFi, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation\|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token.		The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through Bluetooth or over WiFi, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation\|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token.
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	The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.		The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.

			== References ==
			<references />
	[[Category:Ecoflow]]		[[Category:Ecoflow]]

Emanuele: Added category

2025-03-04T20:46:53Z

Added category

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	The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.		The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app.
	[[Category:~~Companies~~]]		[[Category:Ecoflow]]

Mr Pollo: adding headers

2025-02-27T20:58:06Z

adding headers

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	[[wikipedia:EcoFlow\|'''EcoFlow Technology''']] is a manufacturer of solar-energy storage devices designed for mobile and off-grid use. The company systematically [[Forced app download\|requires installation]] of a proprietary, closed-source application on a mobile device to unlock the full functionality of its battery backup products.		[[wikipedia:EcoFlow\|'''EcoFlow Technology''']] is a manufacturer of solar-energy storage devices designed for mobile and off-grid use. The company systematically [[Forced app download\|requires installation]] of a proprietary, closed-source application on a mobile device to unlock the full functionality of its battery backup products.

			==Incidents==
			===Reliance on application===

	The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through Bluetooth or over WiFi, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation\|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token.		The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through Bluetooth or over WiFi, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation\|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token.