Please, someone buy me this induction cooktop with battery and plug showcased at CES.
We observed Charlie during CES 2025 and were impressed by its sleek design and 5 kWh battery.
Most of the products showcased at CES can be impressive in some way, but few seem essential to our daily lives. However, one notable exception is the Copper Charlie, a battery-powered induction stove that plugs directly into a standard 120V outlet. Amidst robots, futuristic cars, bionic exoskeletons, and advancements in artificial intelligence, what has captured my attention the most is a cooktop (although I must admit the furry robot is also quite appealing).
Until recently, I was unaware that natural gas stoves can be harmful to health and the environment. Switching from gas to electricity at home can be complicated and costly, as most full-size induction stoves require a dedicated 240V outlet. If you don’t have this installation where you want to place the stove, you will likely need to contact an electrician.
Charlie is presented as a full-size oven and stove that includes a ceramic glass cooking surface, a 4.5-cubic-foot oven, and a built-in 5 kWh battery. This battery allows the stove to operate plugged into a standard outlet, storing energy that can boost power output when cooking is needed. Additionally, it can prepare three to five meals during a power outage.
Aesthetically, the stove has a high-end design, with a large LCD screen, wooden knobs and handles, and a stainless steel finish that gives it a sleek look. However, its price is also steep, sitting around $6,000, although it could qualify for a 30% tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act, potentially bringing its cost down to about $4,200.
If you decide to install a 240V outlet, the average cost shouldn’t exceed $500 in a house, although in older homes with complicated wiring, this amount could increase. In an apartment, this option may not be available. Even considering discounts and the cost of the outlet conversion, the final price for Charlie hovers around $3,500. This places it in a competitive price range compared to other induction stoves, but none of these offer a backup battery for cooking in case of a power outage.
The Copper Charlie is expected to start shipping in April of this year and is already available for pre-order.