Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: what it runs and for how long
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is a 1,070 Wh LiFePO4 portable power station with a 1,500 W inverter (3,000 W surge). Compared with the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus, it has 1,070 Wh of capacity instead of 1,264 Wh and 1,500 W of AC output instead of 2,000 W. It meets our requirements for keeping a fridge running in an outage, RVs and camping, plus 3 more uses.
What can the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run, and for how long?
Combine loads in the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 runtime calculatorOn a full charge it runs a refrigerator for about 14 h and a chest freezer for about 28 h.
Who is the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 a good fit for?
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 meets every requirement for 6 of the 12 uses we filter for.
- ✓Keeping a fridge running in an outage
- ✓RVs
- ✓Camping
- ✓UPS use with computers and routers
- ✓Balcony solar and apartments
- ✓Starting a 120 V well or sump pump
- ✕Van life · needs solar input ≥ 500 W; the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 has 400 W
- ✕Carrying a CPAP on trips (light enough to pack) · needs weight ≤ 20 lb; the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 has 23.8 lb
- ✕Fast solar charging · needs solar input ≥ 800 W; the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 has 400 W
- ✕A LiFePO4 station under $500 · needs list price ≤ $500; the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 has $559
Can you add batteries to the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2?
No. Jackery's spec page lists the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 as not expandable, so its 1,070 Wh is the most it will ever hold.
Can the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 work as a UPS?
Jackery lists a switchover time of 20 ms for the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, inside the 20 ms gap that the ITI (CBEMA) reference says typical computer equipment should ride through.
How fast does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 recharge?
From a wall outlet it recharges in about 60 minutes in its fastest mode, per Jackery. From solar it needs about 3.6 hours of strong sun at its 400 W solar limit, with panels delivering 75% of their rating.
What are the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2's full specifications?
These figures come from Jackery's official US page, checked 2026-10-12. "Not published" marks specs Jackery doesn't publish.
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 4,000 cycles to 70% or more. |
| AC output (continuous) | 1,500 W |
| AC surge | 3,000 W |
| AC outlets | 3 |
| Max USB-C output | 100 W |
| Max solar input | 400 W 400 W solar uses two DC8020 ports. |
| Max AC charging input | 1,000 W AC input is 1,000 W, plus or minus 50 W, per Jackery's help center. |
| AC charge time (fastest mode) | 60 min 60 minutes is Emergency Super Charge 0-100% activated through the app; Jackery's spec table lists 1.58 hours on AC. |
| Expandable | No |
| Max with extra batteries | Not published |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms |
| Weight | 23.8 lb |
| Dimensions | 12.9 × 8.8 × 9.7 in |
| List price | $559 |
How does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 rank against other 1,000–1,999 Wh power stations?
Among the 17 current 1,000–1,999 Wh models, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is in the top third for rated cycles, weight and Wh per list dollar and in the bottom third for AC output, solar input, AC charging speed and UPS switchover.
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Rank in band | vs band median | vs band leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh | 6th of 17 | +4% | -30% vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
| AC output | 1,500 W | 14th of 17 | -17% | -32% vs DJI Power 1000 |
| Surge | 3,000 W | 11th of 16 | -17% | -32% vs DJI Power 1000 |
| Solar input | 400 W | 11th of 15 | -20% | -60% vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus |
| AC charging | 1,000 W | 14th of 16 | -30% | -43% vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 5th of 16 | level | -33% vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
| Weight | 23.8 lb | 3rd of 17 | -14% | +2% vs Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms | 12th of 15 | +100% | +100% vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic |
| Wh per list $ | 1.91 | 4th of 16 | +15% | -18% vs BLUETTI Elite 100 mini |
Who should not buy the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2?
Skip the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if any of these describe you; each comes from its published specs.
- You rely on solar. Even at its full 400 W solar input it needs about 2.7 hours of strong sun to refill, slower than most models its size. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus needs about 1.0 hours at its limit.
- You may want more battery later. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 isn't listed as expandable. The Anker SOLIX C1000 (1,056 Wh) accepts extra batteries.
How long does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 last at different loads?
About 910 Wh reaches the AC outlets, so a steady 100 W load runs for about 9.1 h and a load at its full 1,500 W rating for about 36 minutes.
| Steady AC load | Runtime from full |
|---|---|
| 25 W | 36 h |
| 50 W | 18 h |
| 100 W | 9.1 h |
| 200 W | 4.5 h |
| 300 W | 3.0 h |
| 500 W | 1.8 h |
| 750 W | 1.2 h |
| 1,000 W | 55 min |
| 1,500 W | 36 min |
What does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 cost per kWh over its rated life?
About $0.13 per kWh of storage at list price, if you use all 4,000 rated cycles. The median for 1,000–1,999 Wh models is $0.14 per kWh, so the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is cheaper over its rated life.
Rated life energy = 1,070 Wh × 4,000 cycles ≈ 4,280 kWh. List price $559 ÷ 4,280 kWh ≈ $0.13.
How many hours of sun does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 need to refill?
With panels delivering 75% of their rating (our calculator's default), the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 needs the hours of strong sun below. Its 400 W solar limit caps the charge rate, so panels beyond about 533 W add nothing in strong sun.
| Panels | Charge rate | Sun hours to refill |
|---|---|---|
| 100 W of panels | 75 W | 14.3 h |
| 200 W of panels | 150 W | 7.1 h |
| 400 W of panels | 300 W | 3.6 h |
| 800 W of panels | 400 W | 2.7 h |
What can the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run at the same time?
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 can carry 6 of the 10 common pairs we check at once, with the runtimes below. It can't carry refrigerator + microwave oven, refrigerator + electric kettle, space heater + wi-Fi router / modem and microwave oven + electric kettle: together they pass its running or start-up limit.
| Together | Runtime from full |
|---|---|
| refrigerator + wi-Fi router / modem | 11 h |
| refrigerator + chest freezer | 9.3 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier + wi-Fi router / modem | 12 h |
| TV + wi-Fi router / modem | 6.5 h |
| window air conditioner + refrigerator | 1.2 h |
| sump pump + refrigerator | 1.1 h |
Which Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 specs are unpublished or conditional?
Jackery publishes every spec we track for the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2.
4 published figures come with conditions, shown under the spec table: AC charge time, AC charging, rated cycles and solar input.
How does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 compare with similar power stations?
By capacity, the nearest models from other brands are Anker SOLIX C1000, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic and EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus.
How is the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 different from the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus?
The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is the closest Jackery model. Pick the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if you want a lower list price and less weight; otherwise the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus gives you the opposite trade-off.
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh | 1,264 Wh |
| AC output | 1,500 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge | 3,000 W | 4,000 W |
| Weight | 23.8 lb | 32 lb |
| Solar input | 400 W | 800 W |
| Expandable | No | Yes |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms | Not published |
| List price | $559 | $699 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Which models from other brands are closest in size?
Anker SOLIX C1000
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic
EcoFlow DELTA 3 PlusWhich other Jackery models are similar?
How this page was made. Specs come from each manufacturer's official US spec page or manual, checked on the date shown; specs a manufacturer doesn't publish are marked "Not published". Runtimes are calculated (capacity × 85% inverter efficiency ÷ appliance draw), not measured. We haven't hands-on tested these units. Method and sources · Affiliate disclosure