Budget portable power for 12V fridges: lithium packs and battery boxes (NZ/AU)
A fridge draws roughly 1 to 1.5 A on average. Work out amp-hours per day before you spend.
Supercheap NZ Renogy units (search snapshot NZ$319.20-999) have no verified product URL, so they are not listed. No AliExpress pick: no power station had 1000+ sales or AU/NZ approval (best ALLPOWERS R600 NZ$439.79, 443 sold, 4.4 stars, no SAA/RCM). Jaycar NZ's Rovin 512Wh at NZ$349 is cheaper and approved, so AliExpress is a false economy here.
| Tier | Product | Price | Key specs | Why pick it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| budget | Projecta 12V Portable Power Station (battery box, no battery) Bunnings NZ (NZ) | NZ$115.61 incl. GST | Battery box only: you supply the battery | Cheap NZ way into a removable battery setup |
| mid | Kings 24Ah Lithium Portable Power Pack 4WD Supacentre (AU) | A$129.00 incl. GST | 24Ah LiFePO4, 307.2 Wh, 2x 12V sockets | Cheapest lithium fridge pack found |
| mid | Powertech Portable 155Wh Power Centre with 100W Inverter (MB3749) Jaycar NZ (NZ) | NZ$349.00 incl. GST | 155 Wh Li-ion, 100W modified sine wave inverter, digital display | Small NZ power station for lights and phones. Modified sine wave, so not for sensitive 240V gear |
| mid | Rovin 600W 512Wh Portable Power Station (MB4100) Jaycar NZ (NZ) | NZ$349.00 incl. GST | 512 Wh LiFePO4, 600W | Best Wh per dollar found in NZ Clearance item. |
| mid | Bluetti AC2P 300W Portable Power Station (MB4093) Jaycar NZ (NZ) | NZ$399.00 incl. GST | 230 Wh LiFePO4, 300W | Compact LiFePO4 unit from a known brand Special (was NZ$449). |
| value-premium | Bluetti AC70P 1000W Portable Power Station (MB4031) Jaycar NZ (NZ) | NZ$999.00 incl. GST | 864 Wh, 1000W | Runs a fridge for several days Special (was NZ$1,169). |
Prices were checked on 16 Oct 2026 and change often. NZ/AU retailer prices include GST. AliExpress prices are as listed on the date checked; GST/import charges and shipping may be added at checkout. Items marked unverified snapshot come from a search index because the retailer blocked our check. No affiliate links.
AliExpress?
AliExpress listings change hourly and prices vary by seller, variant and shipping option. We checked AliExpress search pages (they load and show NZD prices), but we have not verified any single listing, so no AliExpress price is quoted here. Risks: specs (litres, L/min, Ah) are often overstated; warranty claims mean shipping back to China; delivery to NZ/AU usually takes 1-4 weeks; 12V/240V gear may lack RCM (AU) or NZ electrical approval; GST/import charges and shipping may be added at checkout. Fine for passive items (bags, strip lights). Be wary of fridges, compressors and lithium batteries.
Common questions
What is the cheapest portable power option in NZ?
The cheapest verified NZ listing on 16 Oct 2026 was NZ$115.61.
What is the cheapest portable power option in Australia?
The cheapest AU listing we found on 16 Oct 2026 was A$129.00.
Should I buy this from AliExpress?
AliExpress listings change hourly and prices vary by seller, variant and shipping option. We checked AliExpress search pages (they load and show NZD prices), but we have not verified any single listing, so no AliExpress price is quoted here. Risks: specs (litres, L/min, Ah) are often overstated; warranty claims mean shipping back to China; delivery to NZ/AU usually takes 1-4 weeks; 12V/240V gear may lack RCM (AU) or NZ electrical approval; GST/import charges and shipping may be added at checkout. Fine for passive items (bags, strip lights). Be wary of fridges, compressors and lithium batteries.
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