Portable power solutions have evolved from simple emergency backups to essential equipment for a variety of outdoor activities, from camping to RV travel and van life. At CES 2026, BLUETTI a global brand for portable power stations and home energy storage – will present the Elite 100 V2, a partially bio-based edition of its Elite 100 portable power station. The housing is made from Covestro’s Bayblend® RE polycarbonate, which is attributed 25 percent bio-based raw materials through mass balance accounting. According to calculations, this can reduce the housing’s CO2 footprint by over one-fifth compared to the conventional model.[1] The market launch demonstrates how advanced materials shape the performance, appearance, and sustainability of the next generation of portable power products.
For BLUETTI, the main challenge lies in ensuring that the device’s housing lasts as long as its internal components. With more than 4,000 charging cycles – about 10 years of use – BLUETTI’s LiFePO4 battery requires a housing that withstands aging, brittleness, and wear, even under extreme temperatures and UV exposure. Safety is equally crucial, as the material must tolerate heat during operation without fire risk. Beyond these high material requirements, BLUETTI is strongly interested in reducing the CO2 footprint of its products, which is why the material must also meet this requirement.
Covestro’s Bayblend® polycarbonate meets both requirements: It offers high impact resistance even at low temperatures and complies with UL 94 V-0 flame retardant standards for safe operation. The Bayblend® RE grade used in the Elite 100 V2 power station is also manufactured with renewable ingredients attributed through mass balance accounting from bio-waste and biological residues, while meeting high performance requirements. The material is also part of Covestro’s CQ (Circular Intelligence) product portfolio, which marks products attributed with at least 25 percent alternative raw materials through mass balance accounting.
“This collaboration with BLUETTI demonstrates how innovative materials can accelerate the transition to more sustainable solutions for the rapidly growing portable power market,” said Lily Wang, Global President of Engineering Plastics at Covestro. “Our engineering plastics designed for the circular economy not only deliver the technical performance required for demanding outdoor applications, but also help our customers reduce their environmental footprint while advancing the circular economy.”
Allen Huang, Vice President of BLUETTI, added: “Our partnership with Covestro is based on a shared vision for a greener planet. By using their advanced bio-circular materials, we enhance the durability and safety of our products while actively reducing our environmental impact. This collaboration enables us to offer reliable, stylish, and sustainable energy solutions that empower our users to live better lives.”
Beyond technical performance, Bayblend® enables refined surface textures and diverse color options through Covestro’s advanced CMF (Color, Material and Finish) capabilities. This design flexibility allows BLUETTI to meet evolving consumer preferences for more expressive, aesthetically appealing products without compromising performance standards.
The Elite 100 V2 will be launched on January 7 afternoon at BLUETTI’s CES booth #9837 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center and be available globally.
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