GoSun Fusion Electric Mode Review

My Experience Cooking Brats and Broccoli with a Jackery Power Station

When most people think about solar ovens, they immediately wonder the same thing: What happens when the sun goes away?

This was always a challenge I faced when cooking with my All-American Sun Oven. Of course, living in Arizona there is plenty of sunshine. But being that the Sun Oven is designed as an off-grid cooking solution, I pondered what would happen if I needed to cook on cloudy days or at night (as my northern hemisphere neighbors might experience more often).

That’s exactly why I wanted to test the electric mode on the GoSun Fusion. I already liked the idea of a solar cooker for backyard and RV cooking, but I was especially curious about how well the electric heating option actually worked in real-world use.

Real Life Test Using GoSun Fusion's Electric Mode

Earlier this week, I took my dog, River, and we went on a short camp trip up on top of Mingus Mountain in Arizona. I set out to make my first meal using electric power on the Fusion.

For this test, I wanted something easy. Not in the mood for a complicated recipe. I cooked brats and broccoli using only the electric mode powered by a Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station (one of my favorite pieces of camp gear by the way).

After using it, I honestly think the electric side of the Fusion is what transforms it from a neat solar gadget into a genuinely practical outdoor cooker.

What Is the Electric Mode on the GoSun Fusion?

The GoSun Fusion is a hybrid solar and electric cooker. It can cook using:

• solar energy
• electric power
• or both together

The electric heating system runs on 12V DC power and draws roughly 150 watts. That’s surprisingly low compared to most portable cooking appliances.

For comparison:

• Typical toaster oven: 1200–1500 watts
• Air fryer: 1400–1800 watts
• GoSun Fusion: about 150 watts

That low power draw is one of the most impressive things about the Fusion.

Because it uses a highly insulated vacuum tube cooking chamber, it doesn’t need massive amounts of electricity to maintain cooking temperatures. The design traps heat extremely efficiently.

The cooker can be powered from:

• a vehicle 12V outlet
• RV battery systems
• portable power stations
• the optional GoSun battery pack

In my case, I used a Jackery Explorer 1500, which handled it easily (along with running my Starlink and charging my phone).

Cooking Brats and Broccoli in the GoSun Fusion

For my first real electric-only test, I kept things simple:

• bratwurst
• fresh broccoli
• no solar input
• powered entirely from the Jackery

One thing I quickly learned is that preheating helps.

The Fusion seems to perform best when you let it warm up for about 10–15 minutes before adding food, especially in electric-only mode. It behaves more like a conventional oven in that regard.

Once preheated, I loaded the cooking tray with brats and chopped broccoli.

That’s an important thing to understand with the Fusion: it cooks more like a compact convection oven than a grill.

You’re getting:

• roasting
• steaming
• baking-style cooking

You’re not getting heavy searing or open-flame char.

The brats cooked evenly and stayed surprisingly juicy. The broccoli came out tender without turning mushy. I did take the broccoli out about 15 minutes before the brats though as it was looking done.

Overall, the meal had a roasted flavor and texture that worked really well for RV cooking or backyard meals.

What stood out most to me was how easy the process felt. There was:

• no propane
• no open flame (particularly because we’re in fire restrictions right now)
• no heat inside the RV (which is great because it was still 80 degrees at 6:30pm)
• no noise
• and very little power usage

That combination is hard to beat for camping or off-grid cooking.

How Hot Does the GoSun Fusion Get on Electric Power?

The Fusion can reportedly reach temperatures up to 550°F under ideal solar conditions, especially when combining solar and electric heat.

In electric-only mode, real-world cooking temperatures are generally lower, but still more than adequate for most meals.

Based on my experience, the electric mode seems to operate similarly to a moderate-temperature oven in the 300 - 400°F range. That’s plenty for:

• sausages
• vegetables
• chicken
• potatoes
• casseroles
• reheating leftovers

The vacuum tube design is really the secret here. The cooker retains heat exceptionally well, allowing it to cook efficiently despite the relatively low power draw.

Power Usage: Better Than I Expected

One of the biggest surprises was how little electricity the Fusion actually used.

A lot of people hear “electric oven” and assume it’s going to destroy a portable battery station. That wasn’t my experience at all.

At only about 150 watts, the Fusion barely made a dent in the Jackery Explorer 1500. I started with my Jackery 1500 at about 77%. After cooking dinner, running my Starlink, and charging my phone, I was still at about 60%.

That makes it incredibly appealing for:

• RV owners
• van life setups
• camping
• emergency cooking
• off-grid cabins
• backyard cooking during summer heat

Compared to running a traditional electric cooking appliance, the power savings are substantial.

Things to Know Before Using the GoSun Fusion

After using the electric mode, there are a few practical things I think new users should know.

Preheating Helps

Give the cooker time to warm up before adding food. I find 10 -15 minutes works well.

Smaller Food Cooks Better

The tube-style cooking chamber works best when food is cut into smaller or thinner pieces. Chopped vegetables and moderate-sized cuts of meat cook more evenly.

Example: See my GoSun Fusion Solar Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

It’s More Oven Than Grill

If you expect heavy grill marks or open-flame flavor, you may be disappointed. The Fusion excels more at roasting, baking, and steaming.

Weather Matters Less Than Traditional Solar Cookers

One of the best things about the Fusion is that clouds don’t ruin your cooking plans. With electric mode available, you can cook day or night and in almost any weather conditions.

That flexibility makes it far more practical than many solar cookers I’ve tried.

Easy Cleanup

Since a solar oven relies a lot on steam to cook, it’s hard to burn anything. With this, after I was done cooking dinner I found it a real breeze to clean out the cooking tube. Only a very light scrub required in some spots. Super easy.

Final Thoughts on the GoSun Fusion Electric Mode

After cooking with the electric mode on the GoSun Fusion, I came away more impressed than I expected.

The biggest advantage is practicality.

The electric option removes many of the limitations people normally associate with solar cooking. You’re no longer dependent entirely on sunshine, and the low power consumption makes it realistic to use with portable battery systems like the Jackery Explorer 1500.

For me, the combination of:

• low power usage
• quiet operation
• no propane
• portability
• easy cleaning
• and easy cooking

is what makes the Fusion stand out.

Cooking brats and broccoli may not be the most complicated test meal in the world, but it proved something important: the electric mode isn’t just a backup feature. It’s genuinely useful and capable for everyday outdoor cooking.

For RV travel, backyard cooking, camping, or emergency preparedness, I can absolutely see the value in having a cooker like this around.