In a November 6, 2026 update, Erayak said its tri-fuel inverter generator was approaching pilot production and targeted up to 16 kW of rated output from a single unit. The company separately reported that its Ruike facility had entered final construction acceptance. Neither milestone establishes that a retail unit is available or that its final ratings are known.
Compare the same type of rating
When a specification sheet becomes available, look for continuous output and any separately stated short-duration output. Check which fuel and test conditions each rating applies to. If two products list numbers under different conditions, put those conditions beside the numbers before comparing them.
For example, imagine one hypothetical model is documented at 10 kW continuous on one fuel and another lists 12 kW for a brief interval. Those numbers answer different questions. To compare sustained output, request the second model’s continuous figure under comparable conditions. The example does not describe Erayak’s product.
Keep the buying questions separate
- Specification: Is there a final model number and a published rating for the intended fuel?
- Availability: Is the listing an announcement, a preorder or an in-stock product with a delivery estimate?
- Support: Are the manual, warranty terms and service contacts available for that exact model?
A production milestone is useful for tracking development. For a purchase comparison, wait for documentation and availability tied to a specific model.