Portable generator
Honda EU2200i
The Honda EU2200i is an inverter generator rated 1,800 W running and 2,200 W starting on gasoline. It can run 28 of the 29 household loads we track. The manufacturer rates it at 8.1 hours on a 0.95 gal tank at 25% load, about 2.8 gallons a day at that load.
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Specs
| Type | Inverter (clean power for electronics) |
|---|---|
| Fuel | gasoline[source]Gasoline only (Honda GXR120, 121cc). Full model name EU2200ITAN. Spec table lists 'CA Compliant: Not for sale in California'. |
| Running watts (gasoline) | 1,800 W[source]Spec table: 1800W rated (15A) at 120V. |
| Starting watts (gasoline) | 2,200 W[source]Spec table: 2200W max. (18.3A) at 120V. |
| Fuel tank | 0.95 gal[source]Spec table: .95 gal. |
| Runtime on a full tank | 8.1 h[source]Spec table: 8.1 hrs @ 1/4 load; 3.2 hr @ rated load. at 25% load |
| Noise | 48 dBA[source]48 dB(A) @ 1/4 load; 57 dB(A) @ rated load. Measurement distance not stated on the page. |
| 240 V outlet | No[source]120V only; receptacles: 20A 125V duplex. |
| CO shut-off sensor | Yes[source]CO-MINDER: continuously monitors CO and automatically shuts the generator down. |
| Weight | 47.4 lb[source]Dry weight 47.4 lb. |
| List price | $1,199[source]MSRP $1199* on powerequipment.honda.com, no sale price shown, seen 2026-10-19. |
Fuel cost: about $1.13 per kWh at the stated load (0.26 gal/kWh × $4.33/gal, the EIA US average). This applies at the stated load only.
What it can run
"Yes" means the running watts fit within 1,800 W and the startup surge within 2,200 W, and the load runs on 120 V. Unlike a battery, a generator runs as long as it has fuel, so there is no runtime per appliance; see fuel use above.