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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
1,070 Wh and 1,500 W of AC, on an LFP battery. It has the most watt-hours per pound of the 25 stations in the 700 to 1,500 Wh class.
- 1,070 Whcapacity
- 1,500 WAC output
- 400 Wsolar input
- 23.8 lbweight
- 4,000rated cycles
By the Power Station Chart team, from Jackery's manuals and spec pages. Reviewed before publishing; last reviewed October 31, 2026.
The Explorer 1000 v2 in brief
Among the 25 stations in the 700 to 1,500 Wh class, the Explorer 1000 v2 carries the most watt-hours per pound, 45 Wh/lb, from a 1,070 Wh LFP pack that weighs 23.8 lb. Output is 1,500 W AC with 3,000 W of surge, enough to cover the startup of a refrigerator (1,305 W), a sump pump (2,150 W) and a gas furnace blower (2,350 W). Runtimes run from 9.9 h to 26 h for the refrigerator, 52 min to 1.1 h for the sump pump, and 1 h to 3 h for the blower. The DC8020 solar input takes up to 400 W at 16 V to 60 V and 21 A. The wall charge is 1.6 h, and Jackery warrants it for 3 years, plus 2 more if bought from Jackery.
How long the Explorer 1000 v2 runs things
Times use about 85% of the rated capacity, the part left after inverter and battery losses. At 1,500 W it supplies a 1,500 W microwave for 36 min to 55 min, but a 1,575 W space heater is just past its output.
Work out your own mix of loads. A red bar means it draws more than the 1,500 W this station can supply.
How fast it refills
Solar time assumes panels reach 75% of their rating. Figure it for your state and panels.
Solar panels for the Explorer 1000 v2
Its DC8020 port takes 16 to 60 V, up to 21 A and 400 W. A panel's voltage rises in the cold, so the marks below show each one at 14 F, and a pass here keeps 10% of headroom under the maximum.
- Jackery SolarSaga 200200 W, 22 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series Check price on Amazon
Plugs straight in (DC8020).
- Jackery SolarSaga 500 X500 W, 48.5 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an Anderson to DC8020 adapter.
- Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime100 W, 22.7 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series
Needs an Anderson to DC8020 adapter.
- Jackery SolarSaga 100100 W, 24.8 V open circuit Inside the window
Plugs straight in (DC8020).
- Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air100 W, 29.7 V open circuit Inside the window
Plugs straight in (DC8020).
- Jackery SolarSaga 100 Light100 W, 24.8 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs an Anderson to DC8020 adapter.
- Jackery SolarSaga 40 Air42 W, 26 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Plugs straight in (DC8020).
- Jackery SolarSaga 40 Mini40 W, 25 V open circuit Inside the window
Plugs straight in (DC8020).
- EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.8 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series Check price on Amazon
- EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel400 W, 37.1 V open circuit Inside the window
- EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel400 W, 48 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
- EcoFlow NextGen 220W Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.5 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series Check price on Amazon
- EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.5 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series
- Anker SOLIX 440W Rigid Solar Panel440 W, 39.16 V open circuit Inside the window
"Inside the window" compares printed numbers. It is not a maker's approval. Jackery's stated position on other brands' panels: It is recommended to use the Jackery solar panel to charge the product. Check any panel or layout, or read how the voltage window works.
Who the Explorer 1000 v2 suits
It fits a household backup for a refrigerator, a sump pump and a Starlink while staying light for its size. Its switchover is 20 ms, and Jackery states that this product does not support 0ms switching. For faster switching, the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 lists 10 ms and 6,000 cycles at 1,024 Wh. If you want to add batteries later, the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 expands to 11,264 Wh and outputs 1,800 W. The Anker SOLIX C1000 accepts 600 W of solar and works down to -4 F, but weighs 28.44 lb.
Full Explorer 1000 v2 specifications
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh |
|---|---|
| Usable after losses | about 910 Wh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 to 70% capacity |
| AC output | 1,500 W |
| AC surge | 3,000 W |
| 240 V | no |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms |
| AC outlets | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 2, up to 100 W |
| USB-A ports | 1 |
| 12 V car port | 10 A |
| Wall charging | 1,500 W, 1.58 h to full |
| Car charging input | 12 to 16 V, 8 A |
| Weight | 23.8 lb |
| Watt-hours per pound | 45 |
| Size | 12.87 x 8.82 x 9.72 in |
| Operating temperature | 14 to 113 F |
| Warranty | 3 years, plus 2 more if bought from Jackery |
| Extra batteries | no |
What these figures mean: usable watt-hours, surge and continuous watts, battery types, switchover time, car charging and UL listings.
Choosing within the Jackery Explorer v2
| Model | Capacity | AC output | Solar input | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 240 v2 | 256 Wh | 300 W | 100 W | 7.94 lb |
| Explorer 300 v2 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 100 W | 8.16 lb |
| Explorer 600 v2 | 640 Wh | 500 W | 200 W | 14.11 lb |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | 1,500 W | 400 W | 23.8 lb |
| Explorer 1500 v2 | 1,536 Wh | 2,000 W | 400 W | 31.97 lb |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh | 2,200 W | 400 W | 39.5 lb |
Closest alternatives by capacity
- Anker SOLIX C10001,056 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,800 W, solar 600 W, weight 28.44 lb, port XT60
- Anker SOLIX C1000X1,056 Wh
AC 1,800 W, solar 600 W, weight 28.44 lb, port XT60
- Jackery HomePower 1000 v21,024 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,500 W, solar 400 W, weight 23.4 lb, port DC8020
- Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v21,024 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,800 W, solar 400 W, weight 23.8 lb, port DC8020
- EcoFlow DELTA 21,024 Wh
AC 1,800 W, solar 500 W, weight 27 lb, port XT60
- EcoFlow DELTA 31,024 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,800 W, solar 500 W, weight 27.6 lb, port XT60i
FAQ
Can the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run a sump pump?
A 1,050 W sump pump can run for 52 min to 1.1 h, and the 2,150 W startup draw is inside the 3,000 W surge.
Which Jackery panels fit the Explorer 1000 v2?
All eight SolarSaga panels checked are inside the voltage limits. Two SolarSaga 200 or two SolarSaga 100 Prime fit in series, and the 500 X fits alone.
How long does it take to charge?
The wall takes 1.6 h, full 400 W solar takes 3.6 h and a 12 V car socket takes 11.1 h.
Can it run a space heater?
No. The 1,575 W running draw is above the 1,500 W output.
Where these figures come from
Every figure above is Jackery's own unless a note says otherwise.
4 documents
- Jackery, manual, read October 31, 2026
- Jackery, spec page, read October 31, 2026
- Footprint Hero, secondary, read October 31, 2026
- Jackery, manual, read October 31, 2026