Portable Electric Launches Voltstack® 8000, a Battery-Electric Generator Built to Replace 10 kW Gas Generators

VANCOUVER, BC — June 8, 2026 — Portable Electric, a Canadian clean technology company and pioneer in mobile battery energy storage systems, today announced the North American launch of the Voltstack 8000, a professional-grade battery-electric generator designed to replace traditional 10 kW-class gasoline and diesel generators.

Built for users who need more than a consumer portable power station, the Voltstack 8000 delivers 8,000 W continuous output with 16,000 W of surge power, approximately 10,000 Wh of battery storage, and 120/240V 50A-class power in a rugged, portable format. The system targets construction crews, rental companies, event operators, mobile businesses, film production teams, emergency backup users and prosumers who need quiet, high-output power without fuel, fumes, noise or engine maintenance.

The Voltstack 8000 includes built-in LTE cellular connectivity to Portable Electric’s Neuron app, giving users remote access to battery state of charge, power output, charging status and GPS location in real time.

“Small gas generators have powered jobsites, events and backup applications for decades, but they come with noise, emissions, fuel logistics and maintenance headaches. The Voltstack 8000 is designed to give customers a practical electric alternative in one of the most common generator categories—powerful enough for real work, compact enough to deploy every day, and connected so users can see what is happening with their power in real time.” — Keith Marett, CEO, Portable Electric

The 10 kW Generator Category Finally Has a Battery-Electric Alternative

Portable power stations have become popular with homeowners, campers and off-grid users, while large battery energy storage systems are increasingly adopted for construction and industrial applications. But there has been no rugged, professional-grade battery generator capable of replacing common 7 kW to 10 kW gasoline generators—until now.

The Voltstack 8000 targets the applications where combustion generators are most commonly oversized, noise-restricted or impractical to fuel and maintain:

• Running power tools, lighting, pumps and site equipment
• Powering food trucks, vendor booths and outdoor events
• Supporting film, television and live production equipment
• Providing clean indoor-adjacent power where combustion generators are restricted
• Backing up homes, workshops, farms and mobile businesses
• Reducing fuel use, noise complaints and maintenance for rental fleets

Unlike combustion generators, the Voltstack 8000 produces no local emissions during operation, runs quietly, requires no gasoline or diesel handling, and can be used in noise-sensitive or emissions-restricted environments.

In a representative use case where a 10 kW-class gasoline generator runs 8 hours per day, 20 days per month, Portable Electric estimates the Voltstack 8000 can reduce monthly operating costs by approximately $650 to $900 by replacing gasoline consumption with battery-electric power, depending on load profile, local fuel prices, electricity costs and charging setup.

See Charge Level, Output and GPS Location From Your Phone Before You Send Crew to the Site

The Voltstack 8000 connects to Portable Electric’s Neuron app via built-in LTE, giving users remote visibility into battery state of charge, active power output, charging status and GPS location—without sending anyone to the site.

For rental companies and fleet operators, this creates a more manageable clean-power category: teams can track utilization, confirm unit readiness before dispatch, identify underused assets, and reduce support calls caused by unknown charge status or deployment issues. For end users, it provides confidence that critical power is available when and where it is needed.

“Connectivity is a major difference between a battery generator and a traditional gas generator. With Neuron, customers can remotely monitor energy, location and charging status instead of guessing how much fuel is left or sending someone to check a generator in the field.”
— Keith Marett, CEO, Portable Electric

16,000 W of Peak Output: Engineered for the Surge That Drives Generator Oversizing

Many customers select larger generators to handle temporary startup loads from tools, pumps, motors or production equipment—even when their continuous power demand is much lower. The Voltstack 8000 is designed around that behavior: with 16,000 W peak output and 8,000 W continuous output, it handles high-surge moments without requiring an oversized combustion machine on site.

“A lot of customers rent or buy larger generators because they need the surge capacity to start tools, pumps, motors or production equipment—not because they need 20 kW of continuous power all day. With 16,000 watts of peak output and 8,000 watts of continuous power, the Voltstack 8000 can replace much larger combustion generators in many real-world applications, while eliminating fuel, fumes, noise and engine maintenance.” — Keith Marett, CEO, Portable Electric

With recharge times as fast as 3 hours, the system supports daily-use applications where customers need high-output power during the day and rapid turnaround between deployments.

Built on Portable Electric’s commercial Voltstack platform—already deployed across construction sites, film productions, live events, EV charging and off-grid industrial environments—the Voltstack 8000 brings commercial-grade engineering to the 10 kW generator category: high-output 120/240V AC power, IP54-rated ruggedized enclosure, remote monitoring and a serviceable architecture designed for demanding field use.

View Voltstack 8000 Specifications 

North American Pre-Orders Open Now — First Deliveries Begin September 2026

The Voltstack 8000 is now available for pre-order in North America, with initial deliveries expected beginning September 2026 through Portable Electric and select commercial partners. Portable Electric will offer product demonstrations for rental companies, contractors, event operators, film production teams and commercial users evaluating battery-electric alternatives to small combustion generators.

About Portable Electric

Portable Electric designs and manufactures mobile battery energy storage systems that provide clean, quiet and connected power for off-grid, temporary and mobile applications. Founded in Vancouver, Canada, the company’s Voltstack platform has supported customers across construction, film and television production, live events, EV charging, emergency backup and industrial power. Portable Electric’s mission is to make clean mobile power practical, reliable and accessible wherever energy is needed.

Portable Electric Media Contact

Media, reviewers and commercial customers can request product briefings, demo access, technical specifications and launch materials at:
Cecillia Lescano
1-833-601-2500
cecillia.lescano@portable-electric.com