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Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
1,536 Wh and 2,000 W of AC, on an LFP battery. It is the lightest of the 19 stations in the 1,500 to 2,500 Wh class.
- 1,536 Whcapacity
- 2,000 WAC output
- 400 Wsolar input
- 31.97 lbweight
- 6,000rated cycles
By the Power Station Chart team, from Jackery's manuals and spec pages. Reviewed before publishing; last reviewed October 31, 2026.
The Explorer 1500 v2 in brief
At 31.97 lb, the Explorer 1500 v2 is the lightest of the 19 stations in the 1,500 to 2,500 Wh class, yet it holds 1,536 Wh, which comes to 48 Wh per pound. It is rated for 6,000 cycles to 70% capacity, with 2,000 W of AC output and 4,000 W of surge, and its switchover time is 10 ms. The wall recharge takes 0.9 h, and a full solar charge at 400 W takes 5.1 h. A refrigerator draws 104 W and runs 14 h to 37 h; a Starlink Mini lasts 33 h to 52 h; and a 55 inch LED TV runs 13 h to 18 h. The cold limit is -4 F, and Jackery warrants the unit for 3 years, plus 2 more if bought from Jackery.
How long the Explorer 1500 v2 runs things
Times use about 85% of the rated capacity, the part left after inverter and battery losses. The 1,306 Wh usable estimate decides everything past the first hour: a 1,500 W microwave runs 52 min to 1.3 h, while a 1,400 W circular saw runs 56 min.
Work out your own mix of loads. A red bar means it draws more than the 2,000 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 1500 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 1500 v2 suits
Pick it when you want the most storage per pound and a cold-rated unit for a garage or cabin. Solar input is capped at 400 W, which is lower than the 800 W on the Explorer 1500 Ultra, though the Ultra weighs 38.6 lb and outputs 1,800 W. If you may want to add batteries later, the EcoFlow DELTA 3 1500 expands to 5,500 Wh and carries a 5-year warranty. The BLUETTI AC240 outputs 2,400 W and takes 1,200 W of solar, but weighs 72 lb and is listed as discontinued.
Full Explorer 1500 v2 specifications
| Capacity | 1,536 Wh |
|---|---|
| Usable after losses | about 1,306 Wh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 to 70% capacity |
| AC output | 2,000 W |
| AC surge | 4,000 W |
| 240 V | no |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms |
| AC outlets | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 2, up to 100 W |
| USB-A ports | 1 |
| 12 V car port | 10 A |
| Wall charging | 1,800 W |
| Car charging input | 11 to 16 V, 8 A |
| Weight | 31.97 lb |
| Watt-hours per pound | 48 |
| Size | 12.99 x 8.7 x 9.53 in |
| Operating temperature | -4 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
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra1,536 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,800 W, solar 800 W, weight 38.6 lb, port DC8020
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 15001,536 Wh
AC 1,800 W, solar 500 W, weight 36.4 lb, port XT60i
- Anker SOLIX F15001,536 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,800 W, solar 600 W, weight 42.1 lb, port XT60
- BLUETTI AC240 (Pioneer 150)1,536 Wh
AC 2,400 W, solar 1,200 W, weight 72 lb, port Aviation
- BLUETTI AC200P2,000 Wh
AC 2,000 W, solar 700 W, weight 60.6 lb, port XT90
- Anker SOLIX S20002,010 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,500 W, solar 400 W, weight 35.7 lb, port XT60i
FAQ
How long does the Explorer 1500 v2 take to recharge?
The wall takes 0.9 h. Full 400 W solar takes 5.1 h, and a 12 V car socket takes 16 h.
Can it run a gas furnace blower?
An 875 W blower runs for 1.5 h to 4.4 h, and the 2,350 W startup draw is inside the 4,000 W surge.
What is the difference between the 1500 v2 and the 1500 Ultra?
The v2 outputs 2,000 W, is rated for 6,000 cycles and weighs 31.97 lb. The Ultra outputs 1,800 W, is rated for 4,000 cycles, weighs 38.6 lb and takes 800 W of solar.
Where these figures come from
Every figure above is Jackery's own unless a note says otherwise.
3 documents
- Jackery, manual, read October 31, 2026
- Jackery, spec page, read October 31, 2026
- Footprint Hero, secondary, read October 31, 2026