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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

6.2Amphourly Score

Ranked #42 of 46 power stations we track. Launch MSRP $799.

A 1,070Wh LiFePO4 power station with 1,500W AC output in a 23.8 lb body, suited to camping, van trips and backup for small appliances.

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Strengths

  • 1,500W continuous / 3,000W surge AC output
  • Jackery rates Emergency Super Charge at 0-100% in 1 hour
  • Dual 8mm DC solar inputs, up to 400W combined (12-60V)
  • 23.8 lb for 1,070Wh of LiFePO4 capacity

Watch out for

  • The 1-hour charge requires enabling emergency charging in the Jackery app
  • Not expandable with extra battery packs
  • Solar input tops out at 400W
  • Cycle life is rated 4,000 cycles to 70%, not 80%

Score breakdown

How the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 scores: 6.2/10Methodology

  • Battery chemistry16% weightLiFePO4
  • Rated cycle life12% weightNot published
  • AC output12% weight1,500 W
  • Energy density12% weight44.96 Wh/lb
  • AC recharge time12% weight60 min
  • Solar recharge rate8% weight0.37 W per Wh
  • Expandable8% weightNo
  • UPS switchover8% weight20 ms
  • Warranty8% weight3 yr
  • App control4% weightwifi+bluetooth

Full specifications

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 specifications
BrandJackery
ModelExplorer 1000 v2
Released2024
Battery capacity (Wh)1,070
Battery chemistryLiFePO4
AC output, continuous (W)1,500
AC output, surge (W)3,000
AC outlets3
Pure sine waveYes
USB-C ports2
USB-C max per port (W)100
USB-A ports1
12V car outletYes
Fastest AC recharge (min)60
Solar input, max (W)400
Solar input, min voltage (V)12
Solar input, max open-circuit voltage (V)60
Solar input connector8mm DC
Expandable with extra batteriesNo
UPS switchover (ms)20
Weight (lb)23.8
App connectivitywifi+bluetooth
Warranty (years)3
Launch MSRP$799

Specs last checked 2026-10-21.

What will it run, and for how long?

What the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 runs on a full charge
ApplianceDrawInverterRuntimeRuntime as a share of 24 hours
ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP56 WRuns16 h
Wi-Fi router6.5 WRuns5.8 days
Smartphone charger10 WRuns3.8 days
Laptop computer50 WRuns18 h
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)9 WRuns4.2 days
Full-size refrigerator (ENERGY STAR)160 Wavg 51 W cyclingRuns18 h
12V portable fridge (Dometic CFX5 45)58 Wavg 7 W cyclingRuns5.4 days
LED/LCD TV (about 45-inch)162 WRuns5.6 h
Window fan153 WRuns5.9 h
Drip coffee maker1,300 WRuns42 min
Microwave oven (1.25 cu ft)1,500 WRuns36 min
Submersible sump pump (1/2 HP)1,000 W3,000 W to startRuns55 min

Runtime = usable energy ÷ average draw. We count 85% of the rated 1,070 Wh as usable (910 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 1,500 W inverter and its start-up surge fits the 3,000 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 400 W
  • Voltage window 12–60 V
  • Connector 8mm DC
Solar panels that fit the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
PanelRatedVocConnectionSolar-only rechargeBuy
Renogy 400W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket400 W39.2 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC3.6 hRenogy
Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel Suitcase400 W47.2 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC3.6 hRenogy
Anker SOLIX PS400 Portable Solar Panel400 W57.6 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC3.6 hAnker SOLIX
EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel400 W48 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC3.6 hEcoFlow
EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel400 W37.1 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC3.6 hEcoFlow
EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W21.5 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC6.5 hEcoFlow
Renogy 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel Suitcase220 W23.3 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC6.5 hRenogy
Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel200 W22 VPlugs straight in7.1 hJackery
BougeRV 200W Foldable Portable Solar Panel200 W21 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC7.1 hBougeRV
Renogy 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket200 W19.6 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC7.1 hRenogy
Anker SOLIX PS200 Portable Solar Panel200 W57.6 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC7.1 hShopSolar
BLUETTI SP200L 200W Portable Solar Panel200 W24.6 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC7.1 hBLUETTI
BougeRV 200W N-Type ShadePower Solar Panel200 W36.4 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC7.1 hBougeRV
Rich Solar MEGA 200 Portable Briefcase Solar Panel200 W22.2 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC7.1 hRich Solar
EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel110 W21.8 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC13 hEcoFlow
BLUETTI PV100 FX Flexible Solar Panel100 W41.4 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC14 hBLUETTI
EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel100 W20.3 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC14 hEcoFlow
BLUETTI SP100L 100W Portable Solar Panel100 W24.62 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC14 hBLUETTI
EcoFlow 100W Rigid Solar Panel100 W20.3 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC14 hEcoFlow
Rich Solar MEGA 100100 W22.8 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC14 hRich Solar
BougeRV Yuma 100W CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panel with Pre-Punched Holes100 W30.5 VAdapter: MC4 to 8mm DC14 hBougeRV
Goal Zero Nomad 100100 W21.5 VPlugs straight in14 hGoal Zero
Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase100 W21.5 VPlugs straight in14 hGoal Zero

Recharge time is from empty with one panel in full sun: 1,070 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

How it compares

SpecJackery Explorer 1000 v2EcoFlow DELTA 3 MaxDJI Power 500
Score6.26.26.1
Battery chemistryLiFePO4LiFePO4LiFePO4
AC output1,500 W2,400 W1,000 W
Energy density44.96 Wh/lb45.71 Wh/lb31.8 Wh/lb
AC recharge time60 min—70 min
Solar recharge rate0.37 W per Wh0.24 W per Wh0.59 W per Wh
ExpandableNoNoNo
UPS switchover20 ms10 ms20 ms
Warranty3 yr3 yr5 yr
App controlwifi+bluetoothwifi+bluetoothnone
Launch MSRP$799$1,499$499