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Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
5,040 Wh and 7,200 W of AC, on an LFP battery. It has the second-highest AC output of the 5 stations in the 4,000 Wh and up class.
- 5,040 Whcapacity
- 7,200 WAC output
- 4,000 Wsolar input
- 134.5 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 5000 Plus in brief
Rated for 7,200 W of AC output with 14,400 W of surge, the Explorer 5000 Plus has the second-highest output among the 5 stations in the 4,000 Wh and up class. It is a split-phase unit, built around a 5,040 Wh LFP pack that weighs 134.5 lb. Solar input reaches 4,000 W through a DC8020 port at 16 V to 60 V and 21 A, so a full solar charge takes 1.7 h, while the wall takes 3.5 h. Jackery lists its backup UPS time as under 20 ms. A refrigerator runs 47 h to 5 days, a sump pump 4.1 h to 5.4 h and a gas furnace blower 4.9 h to 14 h. Jackery covers it for 3 years, plus 2 more if bought from Jackery.
How long the Explorer 5000 Plus runs things
Times use about 85% of the rated capacity, the part left after inverter and battery losses. Output is not the limit here, since the 4,284 Wh usable estimate is: a 1,575 W space heater lasts 2.7 h to 3.3 h and a 1,500 W microwave 2.9 h to 4.3 h.
Work out your own mix of loads. A red bar means it draws more than the 7,200 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 5000 Plus
Its DC8020 port takes 16 to 60 V, up to 21 A and 1,200 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.
All 2 of its inputs: DC8020 (16 to 60 V, 1,200 W); MC4 (135 to 450 V).
- Jackery SolarSaga 500 X500 W, 48.5 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an Anderson to DC8020 adapter.
- 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 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 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
- 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
"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.
Extra batteries for the Explorer 5000 Plus
- Battery Pack 5000 Plus5,040 Wh eachUp to 5, for 30,240 Wh in totalCheck price on Amazon
Who the Explorer 5000 Plus suits
It fits a whole-home backup where the load includes a well pump or a big heater and where solar can be sized in the thousands of watts. Weight is the cost, at 134.5 lb. Expansion is possible: Jackery says it can support up to 5 Battery Pack 5000 Plus units, reaching 30,240 Wh. The Anker SOLIX S5000 weighs 97 lb and is rated for 10,000 cycles with a 5-year warranty, but outputs 4,500 W. The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra matches the 7,200 W and has a 5-year warranty and 5,600 W of solar, though its pack is 6,144 Wh.
Full Explorer 5000 Plus specifications
| Capacity | 5,040 Wh |
|---|---|
| Usable after losses | about 4,284 Wh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 to 70% capacity |
| AC output | 7,200 W |
| AC surge | 14,400 W |
| 240 V | yes |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms |
| AC outlets | 5 |
| USB-C ports | 2, up to 100 W |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| 12 V car port | 10 A |
| Car charging input | 11 to 16 V, 8 A |
| Weight | 134.5 lb |
| Watt-hours per pound | 37 |
| Size | 16.5 x 15.5 x 25 in |
| Operating temperature | 5 to 113 F |
| Warranty | 3 years, plus 2 more if bought from Jackery |
| Extra batteries | yes, to 30,240 Wh |
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 plus
| Model | Capacity | AC output | Solar input | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 300 Plus | 288 Wh | 300 W | 100 W | 8.27 lb |
| Explorer 1000 Plus | 1,264.64 Wh | 2,000 W | 800 W | 32 lb |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 2,042.8 Wh | 3,000 W | 1,400 W | 61.5 lb |
| Explorer 5000 Plus | 5,040 Wh | 7,200 W | 4,000 W | 134.5 lb |
Closest alternatives by capacity
- Anker SOLIX S50005,024 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 4,500 W, solar 3,000 W, weight 97 lb
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro 34,096 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 4,000 W, solar 2,600 W, weight 113.54 lb, port XT60
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra6,144 Wh
AC 7,200 W, solar 5,600 W, port MC4
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X12,288 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 12,000 W, solar 10,000 W, port MC4
FAQ
How much solar can the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus take?
Up to 4,000 W through a DC8020 port. Full input fills it in 1.7 h.
Does the Explorer 5000 Plus support split-phase output?
Yes, its split-phase entry is listed as yes.
How far can it be expanded?
Jackery says it can support up to 5 Battery Pack 5000 Plus units. The system maximum is 30,240 Wh.
How long does it take to charge from a car?
A 12 V car socket takes 52.5 h, so it is a top-up route only.
Where these figures come from
Every figure above is Jackery's own unless a note says otherwise.
5 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
- Jackery, manual, read October 31, 2026