Jackery
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
Ranked #33 of 46 power stations we track.
A 1,264Wh LiFePO4 power station with 2,000W of 120V output and a DC expansion port, suited to camping, RV use and short home outages.
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Strengths
- 2,000W continuous / 4,000W surge across three 120V outlets
- Dual 8mm DC solar inputs, up to 800W combined (12-60V)
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth app control
- DC expansion port for up to 3 battery packs
Watch out for
- Jackery's store notes the Battery Pack 1000 Plus has been discontinued
- About 32 lb, heavier than 1kWh units without expansion
- UPS switchover is 20 ms, not 0 ms
- Cycle life is rated 4,000 cycles to 70%, not 80%
Score breakdown
How the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus scores: 6.9/10Methodology
- Battery chemistry16% weightLiFePO4
- Rated cycle life12% weightNot published
- AC output12% weight2,000 W
- Energy density12% weight39.5 Wh/lb
- AC recharge time12% weightNot published
- Solar recharge rate8% weight0.63 W per Wh
- Expandable8% weightYes
- UPS switchover8% weight20 ms
- Warranty8% weight3 yr
- App control4% weightwifi+bluetooth
Full specifications
| Brand | Jackery |
|---|---|
| Model | Explorer 1000 Plus |
| Released | 2023 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 1,264 |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 2,000 |
| AC output, surge (W) | 4,000 |
| AC outlets | 3 |
| Pure sine wave | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 |
| USB-C max per port (W) | 100 |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| 12V car outlet | Yes |
| Solar input, max (W) | 800 |
| Solar input, min voltage (V) | 12 |
| Solar input, max open-circuit voltage (V) | 60 |
| Solar input connector | 8mm DC |
| Expandable with extra batteries | Yes |
| UPS switchover (ms) | 20 |
| Weight (lb) | 32 |
| App connectivity | wifi+bluetooth |
| Warranty (years) | 3 |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
What will it run, and for how long?
| Appliance | Draw | Inverter | Runtime | Runtime as a share of 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP | 56 W | Runs | 19 h | |
| Wi-Fi router | 6.5 W | Runs | 6.9 days | |
| Smartphone charger | 10 W | Runs | 4.5 days | |
| Laptop computer | 50 W | Runs | 21 h | |
| LED bulb (60 W equivalent) | 9 W | Runs | 5.0 days | |
| Full-size refrigerator (ENERGY STAR) | 160 Wavg 51 W cycling | Runs | 21 h | |
| 12V portable fridge (Dometic CFX5 45) | 58 Wavg 7 W cycling | Runs | 6.4 days | |
| LED/LCD TV (about 45-inch) | 162 W | Runs | 6.6 h | |
| Window fan | 153 W | Runs | 7.0 h | |
| Drip coffee maker | 1,300 W | Runs | 50 min | |
| Microwave oven (1.25 cu ft) | 1,500 W | Runs | 43 min | |
| Submersible sump pump (1/2 HP) | 1,000 W3,000 W to start | Runs | 1.1 h |
Runtime = usable energy ÷ average draw. We count 85% of the rated 1,264 Wh as usable (1,074 Wh) to cover inverter and DC conversion losses. Fridges and freezers are averaged over their compressor cycle. An appliance runs only if its running watts fit the 2,000 W inverter and its start-up surge fits the 4,000 W surge rating. Wattages come from our appliance wattage table; try your own mix in the runtime calculator.
Which solar panels fit it?
- Solar input up to 800 W
- Voltage window 12–60 V
- Connector 8mm DC
Recharge time is from empty with one panel in full sun: 1,264 Wh ÷ the lower of75% of the panel's rating or the station's solar input limit. A panel rated above the input limit is safe as long as its Voc fits, because the station only draws what it can take. MC4 panels need a standard MC4 adapter cable, which many stations include. Wiring two panels in series doubles the Voc, so check the total against the voltage window. Try any pairing in the solar panel matcher.
4 panels that don't fit
- EcoFlow 125W Bifacial Modular Solar Panel: its XT60 plug doesn't fit the 8mm DC solar port
- Goal Zero Nomad 400: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the 8mm DC solar port
- Goal Zero Nomad 200: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the 8mm DC solar port
- Goal Zero Boulder 200 Briefcase: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the 8mm DC solar port
How it compares
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | BLUETTI AC180 | Goal Zero Yeti 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | — | 3,500 | 4,000 |
| AC output | 2,000 W | 1,800 W | 500 W |
| Energy density | 39.5 Wh/lb | 32.66 Wh/lb | 31.01 Wh/lb |
| AC recharge time | — | 78 min | 84 min |
| Solar recharge rate | 0.63 W per Wh | 0.43 W per Wh | 0.4 W per Wh |
| Expandable | Yes | No | No |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms | 20 ms | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| App control | wifi+bluetooth | bluetooth | wifi+bluetooth |