Your burning questions,
answered.

It’s more efficient. With gas stoves, most energy is wasted—only 20-40% of it even makes it to your food. Due to its game-changing efficiency, Electra’s stove puts up to 90% of its energy directly into your food.

Your steel pans and cast iron pans will already work. If you have any doubts, you can check if a magnet sticks to the pan to make sure. Electra loves classic heavy-bottomed pans. Try it with cast iron for braising and lightning-hot sears on steaks—Electra makes cast iron sing.

Electra qualifies for several federal or local rebates as an energy-efficient electric appliance. After purchase, we’ll send you a rebate guide with everything you need to know—what you’re eligible for, how to apply, and where to find the right forms. It’s not the most glamorous part of the experience, but we try to make it painless (and worth the effort).

Yes, when you install Electra you can connect your stove to the home network. This will enable the stove to charge when electricity is cheapest and install software updates automatically. It also means you’ll be able to monitor the stove and oven remotely via the Electra app. However, the whole system also works without WiFi - so connecting is totally up to you.

Electra's Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries are much safer than conventional lithium ion batteries—because they don’t experience thermal runaway at low temperatures. Our expert team (from MIT, NYU and Carnegie Mellon) also designed our system with multiple layers of added battery safety. Every component of Electra has been designed to comply with all relevant UL standards and other applicable compliance requirements.

We stand behind what we build. If something goes wrong, we’ll help make it right—whether that’s a part replacement, a repair, or in some cases, a full swap. Electra is designed to be serviceable, not disposable. Our support team is real, responsive, and ready to help.

You don’t have to think about charging—Electra is always plugged in, and the battery intelligently charges to optimize clean, cheap energy and stay topped up. If it ever does run low (say, after an extended power outage), it takes about 8 hours to fully recharge—but you can still cook from mains during this time. For day-to-day use, the battery quietly takes care of itself in the background. No separate charging step, no special routine.

You won't need to worry about the battery for everyday cooking or special occasions—it intelligently manages itself. If the battery ever runs out the whole system still works on wall power alone. If the power’s out, a fully charged Electra can boil enough water for pasta for 48 people (or 78 cups of tea).

Our batteries are guaranteed for ten years. Even after ten years of use (4000 cycles), the system will still perform at ~80% of its original capacity. The battery will be easily repairable—and not just by Electra. When it's time to replace the battery, it can be done by any qualified technician.

We’re beginning deliveries in Fall 2025 and only shipping within the US for now. If you reserve now, we’ll keep you posted with all shipping updates.

No—Electra runs on a standard 120V outlet, which means no electricians, no permits, and no surprise costs. If your home can handle a coffee maker or a microwave, it can handle Electra. Just plug it in and go.

For sure—Electra doesn’t mind being off-grid, as long as it has a way to charge. If you’ve got solar, a generator, or shore power, you’re in good shape. As always, we recommend checking your power setup to make sure you’ll have enough juice for daily cooking—but Electra is game to live wherever you do.