Midea PortaSplit mobile AC sparks Europe-wide supply surge

The Midea PortaSplit portable split‑air‑conditioner has become a breakout product across Europe, with retailers reporting near‑total sell‑outs and social media fueling a hype cycle. Manufacturers in China have doubled daily output to 6,000 units and dispatched more than 50 containers toward Europe via sea and the China‑Europe rail corridor, targeting Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain and the Netherlands. The influx aims to meet rising demand ahead of the summer heatwave, though scalpers are already positioning to resell the units at inflated prices.

In Germany, tado° now offers a combined “cooling‑set” that bundles the PortaSplit with its V3+ smart thermostat, releasing new stock each Thursday at 15:00 beginning 16 July. The set is priced at €1,309 plus shipping. Technical details note a cooling capacity of 12 000 BTU/h (3.5 kW), A++ efficiency and a sound level ranging from 39 dB(A) in silent mode to 49 dB(A) at high output. Installation can be performed without a technician using supplied window brackets, making the unit popular for renters. Price points in the market have risen from €650–800 in early summer to around €1,300, reflecting the strained supply.