COBRA Power Inverter 500W Portable — Vehicle Inverter with 2 Grounded AC Outlets, 2 Fast-Charge USB & Remote

COBRA POWER 500W is a portable vehicle power inverter that converts your car's 12V battery into two grounded AC outlets plus two fast-charge USB ports, with remote control and safety protections.

Take reliable household-style power with you on road trips, tailgates, camping trips, or during home outages. The COBRA POWER 500W Modified Sine Wave inverter supplies continuous 500 watts (1,000W peak) to run laptops, small appliances, chargers, and entertainment devices. It ships with both battery cables and a 12V accessory cable so you can connect directly to a car battery or plug into a vehicle outlet for quick setup.

What can I run safely with a 500W inverter?

This inverter supports devices that draw within its 500W continuous rating and short-term peaks up to 1,000W. It's best suited for phones, tablets, laptops, small TVs, small kitchen appliances like low-wattage coffeemakers, and most small power tools for brief use.

• Continuous 500W output for sustained powering of electronics
• 1,000W peak for startup surges from motors or compressors
• Two grounded AC outlets for simultaneous devices
• Two fast-charge USB ports (USB-A and USB-C) on the remote

How do I install and operate the COBRA POWER 500W in a vehicle?

Installation is straightforward: choose either the direct battery cables for maximum current or the 12V accessory cable for convenient dash power. The included quick-start guide explains safe connection, and the remote controller lets you monitor outputs and use the USB fast-charge ports from inside the cabin.

• Includes 16" #12 AWG battery cable for direct battery hookup
• Also includes 16" 12V accessory cable for cigarette lighter style outlets
• Remote controller provides on/off control and fast-charge USB access
• LED indicators and built-in protections simplify safe operation

What safety features protect my vehicle and devices?

COBRA built the inverter with five layers of electronic protection to help prevent common issues that can damage devices or drain a vehicle battery. These safety measures offer automatic responses to certain fault conditions and audible/visible alerts for low voltage events.

• Over Temperature protection to prevent overheating
• Reverse Polarity protection to stop damage from mis-wiring
• Over Voltage protection and Low Voltage alarm with cutoff
• GFCI-protected AC outlets to reduce shock risk for appliances

How portable and user-friendly is the unit for travel or emergency use?

The COBRA POWER 500W is designed for mobility and simple integration into travel setups and emergency kits. Its size and included cables make it easy to store in a trunk or RV compartment, and the remote USB ports let you charge devices without accessing the inverter directly.

• Compact form factor for easy storage in vehicles or RVs
• Remote controller with 3.0A USB-A and USB-C for fast charging
• Two grounded AC outlets mimic household convenience on the go
• Quick-start guide gets you running in minutes

Who is this for? If you need reliable, portable AC power from a vehicle battery—whether for weekend campers, remote workers using laptops in a van, tailgaters powering small appliances, RVers topping up devices, or homeowners seeking a compact backup for short outages—the COBRA POWER 500W offers a balance of practicality, safety, and convenience. It is not intended for high-draw appliances like full-size refrigerators, central air units, or heavy industrial tools; match device wattage to the inverter's continuous rating for best results.