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Jackery Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station - 512Wh Capacity | 500W AC/1000W Peak
Jackery Portable Power Station
Jackery Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station - 512Wh Capacity · 500W AC/1000W Peak
Jackery Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station - 512Wh Capacity · 500W AC/1000W Peak is built for shoppers who want dependable portable power with 512Wh and 1000W output without moving to a gas generator. It helps cover the moments customers actually care about: keeping essentials running during an outage, powering an RV weekend, charging tools and devices at a jobsite, or building a cleaner emergency power setup at home.
Why customers choose it
This Jackery product is best for shoppers who want a practical power solution without overcomplicating the setup. Focus on the way it supports your real use case: backup power at home, cleaner charging on the road, better RV energy planning, or a more reliable camping and off-grid system.
- The stored energy rating helps cover everyday essentials, appliance support, and longer use between recharges.
- Output supports reliable power with 1000W surge and dual AC outlets.
- Portable supports only 14 lbs with compact design and foldable handle.
- Long-cycle battery chemistry is a better fit for repeated backup use, frequent recharging, and long-term ownership.
- Solar charging support gives customers more flexibility when wall power is limited, unavailable, or inconvenient.
Best-fit use cases
Choose this product when you want a Jackery setup that matches your actual load, runtime, charging, storage, and portability needs. It is especially useful for customers comparing solar generators, portable power stations, home backup equipment, RV power, camping power, and compatible Jackery accessories.
What to check before buying
Before buying, compare the capacity, continuous output, surge needs, solar input, recharge time, outlet mix, and portability against the devices you plan to run.
| Jackery Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station - 512Wh Capacity / 500W AC/1000W Peak | |
| Model SKU | 21-0001-000274 |
|---|---|
| MODEL | |
| Product Model | JE-500A |
| Product Type | Portable Power Station |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Battery Capacity | 512 Wh |
| Battery Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| AC Output Waveform | Pure sine wave |
| AC Output | 120 V, 4.2 A; 500 W maximum per outlet and 500 W total across two outlets |
| Surge Output | 1,000 W |
| AC Output Frequency | 60 Hz |
| USB-A Output | 5–6 V at 3 A, 6–9 V at 2 A, or 9–12 V at 1.5 A; 18 W maximum |
| USB-C Outputs | One 100 W maximum port and one 30 W maximum port |
| AC Charging Input | 100–120 V AC, 60 Hz, 15 A maximum; 550 W ±50 W maximum input |
| Solar Input | 16–60 V DC, 10.5 A maximum, 200 W maximum |
| Vehicle Charging Input | 11–16 V DC, 8 A maximum |
| AC Recharge Time | Approximately 1.3 hours |
| Vehicle Recharge Time | Approximately 6 hours |
| Solar Recharge Time | Approximately 16 h with one 40 W panel, 8.5 h with two 40 W panels, 8.5 h with one 80 W panel, 4.5 h with two 80 W panels, 6.8 h with one 100 W panel, 3.4 h with two 100 W panels, 3.4 h with one 200 W panel, or 2.8 h with two 200 W panels |
| Standby Power Consumption | 12 W |
| UPS Transfer Time | Within 20 ms |
| CONNECTIONS | |
| DC Input Port | One DC8020 port |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Dimensions | 12.2 × 8.1 × 6.2 in (31.1 × 20.5 × 15.7 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) |
| Housing Material | High-strength PC and ABS plastic |
| OPERATING LIMITS | |
| Cycle Life | 6,000 cycles to at least 70% capacity |
| Charge Temperature Range | -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) |
| Discharge Temperature Range | -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) |
| PACKAGE | |
| Included Components | 1 × Explorer 500 v2, 1 × AC Charging Cable, 1 × User Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions about this product, setup, compatibility, and use.
