AI Selection ReportMarch 2026 · 7 min read

ChatGPT Is Recommending These Portable Power Brands — 2025 Seller Report

We ran 200+ queries across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity asking about portable power stations, battery packs, and solar generators. EcoFlow captures 34% of all AI mentions. Here's what every Amazon seller in this category needs to know.

Key Findings
  • EcoFlow captures 34.2% of all AI mentions in the portable power category
  • Jackery holds 28.7% SOV — but loses ground in solar + home backup queries
  • Bluetti at 19.4% SOV has low GEO Score (31) — room for challengers to enter
  • 5 unbranded query types exist with no dominant AI recommendation — opportunity zones

Why This Data Matters for Sellers

In 2025, buyers don't just search on Amazon. They ask ChatGPT: “What's the best portable power station for camping?” or “Which solar generator should I buy for under $1,000?” The AI's answer determines which brands they then search for on Amazon, Google Shopping, or Shopify.

This is a new demand layer that BSR and keyword tools don't capture. A brand with a GEO Score under 30 is being recommended in nearly every relevant query. A brand with GEO Score over 60 barely appears — regardless of how well-optimized its Amazon listing is.

Portable Power Station: AI Share of Voice

Based on 200+ queries across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity — March 2026

BrandAI SOVARRSSignal
EcoFlow34.2%18Dominant — very hard to displace
Jackery28.7%24Strong — weakening in solar queries
Bluetti19.4%31Moderate — challenger opportunity exists
Anker (SOLIX)9.8%44Growing — new entrant gaining mentions
Goal Zero5.1%58Declining — losing AI mindshare
Others2.8%70Invisible — AI rarely mentions

GEO Score: lower = more frequently recommended. Under 30 = AI consistently mentions this brand first.

How Queries Break Down

Not all queries are equal. We categorized 200+ portable power queries into 6 intent types. The AI recommendation landscape shifts dramatically depending on what the buyer is asking.

Camping / Outdoor38% of queries
AI recommends: EcoFlow, Jackery
EcoFlow dominates due to DELTA series content saturation in AI training data.
Home Backup / Emergency24% of queries
AI recommends: EcoFlow, Bluetti
Bluetti gains ground here — stronger home backup content footprint.
Solar Generator18% of queries
AI recommends: EcoFlow (DELTA + Solar)
EcoFlow's integrated ecosystem creates an unfair citation advantage.
RV / Van Life11% of queries
AI recommends: Jackery, Goal Zero
Jackery's YouTube presence drives strong RV community citations.
Budget / Under $5006% of queries
AI recommends: Anker SOLIX, Jackery
Anker rising fast in budget queries — watch this slot.
Professional / Job Site3% of queries
AI recommends: No dominant player
OPPORTUNITY ZONE — AI gives fragmented answers. First mover wins.

What This Means for Sellers

1.If you're EcoFlow or Jackery

Your AI moat is real but not permanent. Anker SOLIX is climbing fast. Monitor your ARRS quarterly — a single competitor content push can erode 5–8 SOV points in one cycle.

2.If you're a challenger brand

Don't compete on EcoFlow's turf (camping, solar). Own a sub-niche. “Job site power” and “contractor backup” queries have no dominant AI recommendation. A focused content strategy targeting these queries can achieve 20%+ SOV within 90 days.

3.If you're new to the category

The budget segment ($300–$500) is underserved in AI recommendations. Anker SOLIX is trying to own it — but they're not there yet. A brand with strong spec sheets, comparison content, and authoritative third-party citations can enter this slot.

The 90-Day GEO Playbook for Power Sellers

1
Weeks 1–2
Run your brand's GEO Score audit

Know your baseline SOV and which query types your brand appears in.

2
Weeks 3–6
Create citation-optimized content

Write detailed comparison pages, spec guides, and use-case articles that answer the exact queries AI is receiving.

3
Weeks 7–10
Build your citation network

Get your brand cited by Wirecutter, OutdoorGearLab, and Reddit threads AI models pull from. These citations directly boost your GEO Score.

4
Weeks 11–12
Re-run your GEO Score scan

Measure the delta. Target: 10+ point GEO Score improvement = measurable increase in AI-driven traffic.

Is your brand in this report?

Run a free GEO Score audit to see your brand's AI mention rate and SOV against every competitor in the portable power category.