Jackery Explorer 1500 v2: what it runs and for how long
The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 is a 1,536 Wh LiFePO4 portable power station with a 2,000 W inverter (4,000 W surge). Compared with the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra, it has 2,000 W of AC output instead of 1,800 W and 4,000 W of surge instead of 3,600 W. It meets our requirements for keeping a fridge running in an outage, RVs and UPS use with computers and routers, plus 2 more uses.
What can the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 run, and for how long?
Combine loads in the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 runtime calculatorOn a full charge it runs a refrigerator for about 20 h and a chest freezer for about 40 h.
Who is the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 a good fit for?
The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 meets every requirement for 5 of the 12 uses we filter for.
- ✓Keeping a fridge running in an outage
- ✓RVs
- ✓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 1500 v2 has 400 W
- ✕Carrying a CPAP on trips (light enough to pack) · needs weight ≤ 20 lb; the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 32 lb
- ✕Fast solar charging · needs solar input ≥ 800 W; the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 400 W
- ✕Running a window AC for several hours · needs capacity ≥ 2,000 Wh; the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 1,536 Wh
- ✕A LiFePO4 station under $500 · needs list price ≤ $500; the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has $949
Can you add batteries to the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2?
No. Jackery's spec page lists the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 as not expandable, so its 1,536 Wh is the most it will ever hold.
Can the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 work as a UPS?
Jackery lists a switchover time of 10 ms for the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2, inside the 20 ms gap that the ITI (CBEMA) reference says typical computer equipment should ride through.
How fast does the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 recharge?
From a wall outlet it recharges in about 64 minutes in its fastest mode, per Jackery. From solar it needs about 5.1 hours of strong sun at its 400 W solar limit, with panels delivering 75% of their rating.
What are the Jackery Explorer 1500 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 | 1,536 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 6,000 cycles to 70% or more. |
| AC output (continuous) | 2,000 W |
| AC surge | 4,000 W |
| AC outlets | 3 |
| Max USB-C output | 100 W |
| Max solar input | 400 W |
| Max AC charging input | 1,750 W About 1,650 W in fast mode and 1,750 W in emergency mode, plus or minus 50 W. |
| AC charge time (fastest mode) | 64 min 64 minutes for 0-100% applies in Fast Charging Mode. |
| Expandable | No |
| Max with extra batteries | Not published |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms Jackery's product page says 0.01 s; its help center says 20 ms. |
| Weight | 32 lb |
| Dimensions | 13.0 × 8.7 × 9.5 in |
| List price | $949 |
How does the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 rank against other 1,000–1,999 Wh power stations?
Among the 17 current 1,000–1,999 Wh models, the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 is in the top third for capacity, AC output, surge, AC charging speed, rated cycles and UPS switchover and in the bottom third for solar input and weight.
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Rank in band | vs band median | vs band leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,536 Wh | 1st of 17 | +50% | leads the band |
| AC output | 2,000 W | 2nd of 17 | +11% | -9% vs DJI Power 1000 |
| Surge | 4,000 W | 2nd of 16 | +11% | -9% vs DJI Power 1000 |
| Solar input | 400 W | 11th of 15 | -20% | -60% vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus |
| AC charging | 1,750 W | 1st of 16 | +23% | leads the band |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 | 1st of 16 | +50% | leads the band |
| Weight | 32 lb | 13th of 17 | +16% | +37% vs Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms | 1st of 15 | level | level vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic |
| Wh per list $ | 1.62 | 9th of 16 | -3% | -31% vs BLUETTI Elite 100 mini |
Who should not buy the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2?
Skip the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 if any of these describe you; each comes from its published specs.
- You carry it often. At 32 lb, it is heavier than 12 of the 17 1,000–1,999 Wh models that publish a weight. The Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 holds 1,024 Wh at 23.4 lb.
- You rely on solar. Even at its full 400 W solar input it needs about 3.8 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 1500 v2 isn't listed as expandable. The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus (1,264 Wh) accepts extra batteries.
How long does the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 last at different loads?
About 1,306 Wh reaches the AC outlets, so a steady 100 W load runs for about 13 h and a load at its full 2,000 W rating for about 39 minutes.
| Steady AC load | Runtime from full |
|---|---|
| 25 W | 2.2 days |
| 50 W | 26 h |
| 100 W | 13 h |
| 200 W | 6.5 h |
| 300 W | 4.4 h |
| 500 W | 2.6 h |
| 750 W | 1.7 h |
| 1,000 W | 1.3 h |
| 1,500 W | 52 min |
| 2,000 W | 39 min |
What does the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 cost per kWh over its rated life?
About $0.10 per kWh of storage at list price, if you use all 6,000 rated cycles. The median for 1,000–1,999 Wh models is $0.14 per kWh, so the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 is cheaper over its rated life.
Rated life energy = 1,536 Wh × 6,000 cycles ≈ 9,216 kWh. List price $949 ÷ 9,216 kWh ≈ $0.10.
How many hours of sun does the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 need to refill?
With panels delivering 75% of their rating (our calculator's default), the Jackery Explorer 1500 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 | 20.5 h |
| 200 W of panels | 150 W | 10.2 h |
| 400 W of panels | 300 W | 5.1 h |
| 800 W of panels | 400 W | 3.8 h |
What can the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 run at the same time?
The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 can carry 9 of the 10 common pairs we check at once, with the runtimes below. It can't carry microwave oven + electric kettle: together they pass its running or start-up limit.
| Together | Runtime from full |
|---|---|
| refrigerator + wi-Fi router / modem | 15 h |
| refrigerator + chest freezer | 13 h |
| refrigerator + microwave oven | 1.2 h |
| refrigerator + electric kettle | 0.8 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier + wi-Fi router / modem | 17 h |
| TV + wi-Fi router / modem | 9.3 h |
| window air conditioner + refrigerator | 1.7 h |
| sump pump + refrigerator | 1.5 h |
| space heater + wi-Fi router / modem | 0.9 h |
Which Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 specs are unpublished or conditional?
Jackery publishes every spec we track for the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2.
4 published figures come with conditions, shown under the spec table: AC charge time, AC charging, UPS switchover and rated cycles.
How does the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 compare with similar power stations?
By capacity, the nearest models from other brands are Goal Zero Yeti 1500 and BLUETTI AC180.
How is the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 different from the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra?
The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is the closest Jackery model. Pick the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 if you want ac output, surge, rated cycles, a lower list price and less weight; otherwise the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra gives you the opposite trade-off.
| Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| AC output | 2,000 W | 1,800 W |
| Surge | 4,000 W | 3,600 W |
| Weight | 32 lb | 38.6 lb |
| Solar input | 400 W | 800 W |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 | 4,000 |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms | 20 ms |
| List price | $949 | $1,199 |
Which models from other brands are closest in size?
Goal Zero Yeti 1500
BLUETTI AC180Which 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