PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR

Lion Safari + Expansion ME-XP™

Safari ME + Expansion (ME+XP)

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The Safari ME™ is an amazing portable solar generator that powers virtually anything you can plug into a standard wall outlet (15A) – power tools, refrigerators, freezers, air compressors, TVs, medical devices, blenders, and so much more! The Safari ME-XP is an expansion battery for the ME that provides an additional 2048Wh of stored energy so you can power things longer.

  • Profession Grade – Power kitchen appliances, communication devices, power tools, and more with 2,000W / 2970Wh
  • Multiple Outputs – Power different types of devices with AC, USB, USB-C, and 12V ports
  • Faster Charge Time – Can fully charge from the wall or 6-100W solar panels in as little as just over 4 hours

THE LION SAFARI ME + EXPANSION PACK (ME-XP)

The Safari ME and ME-XP is a powerful lithium solar generator and expansion battery that powers virtually anything you can plug into a standard wall outlet (15A)

SAFARI ME and ME-XP
ESTIMATED RUN TIMES

Actual run times may vary

Mini Fridge
36W

ME | 25 Hours
ME-XP | 82 Hours

LCD TV
75W

ME | 12 Hours
ME-XP | 40 Hours

Laptop
56W

ME | 17X
ME-XP | 51X

CPAP
40W

ME | 25 Hours
ME-XP | 74 Hours

Phone
5W

ME | 92X
ME-XP | 297X

LED Lamp
4W

ME | 230 Hours
ME-XP | 742 Hours

SAFARI ME & ME-XP
RUN TIMES

Actually run times may vary

Mini Fridge
36W

ME | 25 Hours
ME-XP | 75 Hours

LCD TV
75W

ME | 12 Hours
ME-XP | 75 Hours

Laptop
56W

ME | Up to 17X
ME-XP | 75 Hours

CPAP
40W

ME | 25 Hours
ME-XP | 75 Hours

Phone
5W

ME | Up to 92X
ME-XP | 75 Hours

LED Lamp
4W

ME | 230 Hours
ME-XP | 75 Hours

THE BENEFITS

There's a lot of things to love about the Safari ME and XP from exceptionally fast charging times, to multiple outputs, and safety for you and the environment

Fast Charge & Lightweight

Can fully charge from the wall in as little as 83 minutes. At just over 45 lbs, you can take the ME anywhere.

Safety

Made withLithium Iron Phosphate, it's the safest solar generator and expansion pack on the market. You can use it indoors or outdoors.

Extended Use

Long lasting life cycles at 2,500+ using full depth of discharge (DOD). It can hold a charge for over 1 year.

Renewable Solar Generator

Use the power of the sun to fully recharge the ME in as little as 95 mins so you can use power without running out of power.

Power to Spare

Can output 4,000W (surge) for that extra power need and has pass through mode so you can charge and use it at the same time.

Expandable for More Memory

Get the optional expansion pack (ME-XP) for 3X the stored energy of the ME alone.

Pure Sine Wave

Can be used to power medical devices.

Multiple Outputs

Plug almost any device into it using AC, USB / USB-C or regulated 12V outputs.

Environmentally Friendly

Produces zero emissions or carbon footprint during use. It's good for you and the planet.  

SAFARI ME OUTPUTS

Multiple outputs allow you to charge virtually any device

2X AC

12V

Anderson™ Compatible

2X USB-A

2X USB-C

Bundle and Save with Safari ME Custom Kits

Add as many solar panels, lights, EMP bags, and Expansion packs as needed. Save up to 20%

Safari ME
Portable Power Station Kit

Starting at $2,350
Save up to 20%*

Safari ME+XP
Portable Power Station Kit

Starting at $3,995
Save up to 15%*

Safari ME+2XP
Portable Power Station Kit

Starting at $5,729
Save up to 10%*

WHERE TO USE YOUR PORTABLE
POWER GENERATOR

Around the House or Emergencies

The Safari ME has such a wide variety of uses. If you're looking to power critical devices in your home, a shed, a cabin, your RV or when disaster strikes, the Safari ME is a great choice and value. You can use it everyday too! Add the ME-XP for more stored energy, powering things long.

At Work or Play

If you're a professional looking to power things on a job site, from power tools, to cameras and computer equipment, the Safari ME and XP will get the job done.

Take it with you camping, on an adventure, tailgating or at a BBQ and use it for all your portable power needs.

HOW THE SAFARI ME
STACKS UP TO OTHERS

  • The Safari ME delivers more continuous watts at 2,000 compared to only 1,500 from most of the competition.
  • The Safari ME has a 4,000W surge rating compared to 3,000W or less surge rating of others.
  • Because of our fast charge technology, the Safari ME will charge in only 83 minutes compared to to 8-10 hours of competitors. That's amazing!
  • Our life cycles jump to 3,500+ when you add on the expansion pack (ME-XP).
  • At only 45 pounds, you get more power with less weight.
ITEM LION SAFARI ME GOAL ZERO YETI 3000 GATEWAY LIBERTY INERGY KODIAK

Battery Capacity (Wh)

922Wh / 2,970 with XP

1,425Wh

780Wh

1,100Wh

Battery Output
continuous / surge

2,000W / 4,000W

1,500W / 3,000W

1,500W

1,500W

Battery Type

Li-ion LiFePO4

Li-ion NMC

Li-ion LiFePO4

Li-ion NMC

Charge Time - Solar (100W)

1.5 - 4 hours - up to 6 panels

35 - 70 hours

3 - 14 hours

3 - 6 hours

Charge Time - Wall

83 minutes

9 - 25 hours

8 hours

15 hours

Output - AC

2

2

2

6

Output - USB

4

4

2

4

Life Cycles

2,000+ / 2,500 with ME-XP

500 to 80% DOD

2,000+

Up to 2,000

Charge Retenetion

1+ Year

3-6 Months

1 Year

3-6 Months

Weight (pounds)

45.5

69

45

20

Dimensions LxWxH (inches)

18.7 x 12.8 x 12.8

10.1 x 15.3 x 13.1

20 x 14 x 12.3

14 x 7 x 8

Expandable

Yes

No

No

w/ lead acid

Warranty

1 Year

2 Years

1 Year

1 Year

MSRP

$2,350 / with ME-XP + $1,750

$2,999

$1,999

$1,875

SPECIFICATION

Safari ME Safari ME-XP

Weight (pounds)

45.5

44

Dimensions - Inches (L x W x H)

18.7 x 12.8 x12.8

16.7 x 9.6 x 9.8

Output - AC

2

N/A

Output - USB

2X USB-A 5V @ 2.4A Each
2X USB-C 20V @ 3A (60 Watt Max)

N/A

Output - 12V

1X 12V @ 15A

N/A

Output - 12V "Anderson™ Compatible"

1X 12V @ 25A

N/A
Safari ME Safari ME-XP

Battery Chemistry

Cylindrical Cell LiFePO4
Lithium Iron Phosphate

Prismatic Cell LiFePO4
Lithium Iron Phosphate

Battery Capacity - Watt Hours (Wh)

922Wh

2,048Wh

Battery Output - Watts (W)

2,000W Cont / 4,000W Surge

Life Cycles

2,500+

3,500+

Charge Retention

1 + Year

1+ Year
Safari ME Safari ME-XP

AC - Charge Capacity

668W

Through Base Unit

AC - Min. Charge Time

1 Hour 23 Minutes

+ 3 Hour 4 Min

Solar / DC - Charge Capacity

585W MPPT

Through Base Unit

Solar / DC - Min. Charge Time

1 Hour 35 Min

+ 3 Hours 30 Min

Note: Solar panels must be >36V VMP and < 60V VOC

WHY WE USE
LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE

Lithium Iron Phosphate, or LiFePO4, batteries are one of the most durable and reliable energy sources on the market and a drastic improvement over lead-acid in safety, weight, capacity and shelf life.

BENEFITS:

Safety

Lithium Iron Phosphate is the safest lithium on the market. It will not explode or catch on fire. It is absent of potentially volatile chemicals that are found in other lithium cells.

Long Lifespan

Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries have up to 6,000+ life cycles without significantly decreasing performance. That means they last for years and years. By comparison, the average lifetime of lead-acid batteries is just two years.

High Efficiency

Lithium Iron Phosphate has 100% of its capacity available for use. It can be quickly charged and discharged again and again, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency. This makes it a great fit for a variety of applications.

No Active Maintenance

It does not require active maintenance to extend its service life. The batteries show no memory effects and can be stored for long periods of time because of the extremely low self-discharge rate (<3% per month).

Flexible Use

Because they emit no fumes or require little air flow, you can use them inside or outside. They can be stacked on top of each other or can be used in any position.

Peaks and Valleys Energy Use

Using Lithium Iron Phosphate for energy storage, you can optimize usages and help solve the peaks and valleys that occurs during high and low energy demand usages. This also can help to stabilize the grid from intense demand cycles by allowing you to use the stored energy when you need it.

Renewable Power

For the first time, green energy can generated and be effectively stored and used as needed. You can harness the power of the sun and use it over and over again.

Lightweight and Portable

Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries are relatively small and light weight. Compared to lead-acid batteries, lithium provides great energy density at about half the mass and weight.

Energy Independence

Energy storage allows you to be independent of the grid so you can have energy where and when you want it. So, no worries about black outs, brown outs, or when the grid goes down.

GET TO KNOW THE
SAFARI ME

ME Intro

ME Deep Dive

Great for Emergencies

 

Connecting Solar Panels

ME Review
Love Your RV - Part 1

ME Review
Love Your RV - Part 2

ME Review
Love Your RV - Part 3

ME Review
All About RVs

ME in Action
Full Moon Adventure Club

The Lion Safari ME is made from Lithium Iron Phosphate and is the safest solar generator on the market. Because it does not emit any toxic fumes or gases, you can use it inside your home, tent, RV or any other confined area. Lithium Iron Phosphate is the highest grade, safest battery composition available and has no potentially volatile chemistry. The ME goes through extensive testing from initial design through production and before it ever leaves Lion Energy.

If you want to know more about how safe Lithium Iron Phosphate is (Safari ME) click below.

FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Safari ME?

The Safari ME is the latest in Lithium battery technology for portable power needs. It replaces traditional noisy gas generators with the safest Lithium batteries generator on the market today. It is light weight for the amount of power it has. Think of it as a safe, silent, renewable generator and without the need for gas, pollution or all that weight.

What does the Safari ME power?

You can use it to power a wide variety of devices like cell phones, laptops, tablets refrigerators, freezers, TVs, lights, hot plates or grills, power tools, and the list goes on. Virtually any device you can plug into a standard wall outlet, the Safari ME can power it.

How can you figure out how long the Safari ME will power specific devices?

The ME has a continuous 2,000W of power output (watts of power output) and over 900Wh (922 watt hours) of stored energy. That means you can power devices that require up to 2,000W of power for various periods of time. To calculate how long the ME can power a device, use this formula: Wh / W = Estimated Run Time. For example, if the device requires 50W of power and the ME has 922Wh then the device can be powered for approximately 18.5 hours (922 / 50 = 18.44)

How long can the Safari ME hold a charge?

It will maintain its charge for up to a year without having to charge it. This is known as shelf life or storage life. It will lose a little bit of charge each month, more in the first month and less the subsequent months for an average of 2-3% a month for the first year. However, simply plug it in and recharge it anytime. We recommend using it frequently – the house, outside, on adventures and ready for emergencies.

Can the Safari ME power an A/C unit?

The Safari ME can power some AC units depending upon the brand and the watts each AC unit requires. Like with most devices, the power consumption varies from brand to brand and model to model. The ME can power up to 2,000W continuously. Check out our videos tab for a detailed review on the ME.

How can I connect the Safari ME to my house?

You would need a home integration kit, which is generally found at home improvement/electrical supply/hardware stores.

Can the Safari ME be used to store solar power or solar energy?

The Safari ME is a great energy storage unit for solar power from solar panels. It can store 922Wh (watt hours) of energy. Adding the ME-XP you can get an additional 2,048Wh of stored energy.

Why should I buy the Safari ME?

The Safari ME and XP are made from the highest quality and longest lasting battery technology – Lithium Iron Phosphate. The Safari ME is safe, silent and renewable, unlike gas-powered generators. The ME gives you power anywhere, anytime.

Will the Safari ME work with power tools?

Yes, most power tools will work just fine with the ME. Some require more energy at startup (a surge) and may need to have a "soft start" component added to the ME that can be found at home improvement, electric supply, or hardware stores.

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02/29/2024
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Always something wrong

My family live in our fifth wheel full time and have the Safari ME + 1 XP and 6 solar panels. Were in RV parks and campgrounds mostly but got this setup to provide power for overnight dry camping stops when our next destination was too far to drive in one go and to allow us to dry camp at spots that we really were drawn to but didn’t have a campground. So that’s to say we don’t use it everyday, but when we do we need it to work - and it rarely does. Every time we setup somewhere amazing to dry camp for the week something goes wrong - to the point that I can’t trust it anymore. So what’s goes wrong? The solar panels rarely provide any material charge. In full sun, moving them periodically throughout the day to stay point toward the sun, and we’re lucky if the charge level stays constant throughout the day while I work with only a laptop and 2 monitors drawing power. The display will show it’s charging then switch to discharging only - back and forth between the two states every half minute or so. By the end of every day of work, having needed very little power, I have to charge it with the gas generator for hours. All that is a pain, but now the XP battery has stopped charging as well, leaving only the battery in the ME - which means I’ll be running the gas generator virtually nonstop to get through the work day. After using the Safari ME + XP over the last 2 years it hasn’t worked as expected anytime we’ve tried to use it for more than a few hours at a time or anytime we haul out those 6 solar panels and the stress of that makes it feel unreliable. I would absolutely not recommend the Safari ME + XP - it just doesn’t work.

TH
Tyrrell H.
United States United States
03/05/2024

Lion Energy

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent experience with the Lion Energy Solar Charger. We're genuinely sorry to hear that the product did not live up to your expectations and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. At Lion Energy, we pride ourselves on the quality and reliability of our products, and what you've described is certainly not the standard we strive to meet. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps identify areas for improvement. Regarding the issues you've encountered with the solar charger not fully charging your device, this may be due to several factors, including charging conditions and device compatibility. However, we are committed to ensuring your satisfaction and would like to offer you the following solutions: A replacement for the units that did not perform as expected, to ensure you receive a product that meets our quality standards. A full refund if you prefer to return the products, as we want to ensure our customers feel confident in their purchase decisions. Additionally, our customer service team is available to assist with any further concerns or questions. Please feel free to reach out to us at We value you as a customer and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

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