Overview
- Midea has announced it is working on a revised successor to the popular PortaSplit mobile split air conditioner, a report says, but full specifications have not been released.
- The redesign is driven by a confirmed EU prohibition of certain refrigerants including R32 that takes effect in January 2027 and will require makers to change cooling gases.
- Early reporting indicates the new model will likely use a more climate friendly refrigerant such as propane (R290), though the choice and related safety or engineering changes remain unconfirmed.
- Retailers and Midea saw strong summer demand that led to brief sellouts of the current PortaSplit but inventories have since been restocked and existing units will remain usable after the rule takes effect.
- Key details on the successor’s technical changes, launch date and price are still pending, and industry observers expect the new generation to be somewhat more expensive so buyers should watch for safety certifications and final pricing.