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Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station - 5040Wh Capacity | 7200W | Whole-Home Backup Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station - 5040Wh Capacity | 7200W | Whole-Home Backup
SKU: 21-0001-000288
- Included storage 5,040Wh LiFePO4
- AC output 7,200W total; outlet and mode limits apply
- Solar / switch Solar panels separate; switch separate
Jackery Home Backup System
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station - 5040Wh Capacity · 7200W · Whole-Home Backup
Explorer 5000 Plus stores 5,040Wh and provides up to 7,200W total AC output, including 120/240V receptacles for supported backup setups. It is a substantial 134.5 lb LiFePO4 station; transfer equipment, circuit selection, and installation planning matter as much as the power rating.
The facts that matter
- A 5,040Wh battery is the base energy store. The 7,200W total AC rating and 14,400W surge rating describe separate running and startup limits.
- The unit lists NEMA L14-30R and 14-50 120/240V outputs plus four 120V receptacles. Each outlet has its own current limit.
- Two low-voltage PV inputs accept 16–60V and up to 1,200W combined; verify any other solar input path separately before designing an array.
- The LiFePO4 battery is rated for 4,000 cycles to at least 70% capacity, and the station weighs about 134.5 lb.
Where this model fits
This is the larger Jackery option for planned home backup where 120/240V loads or more simultaneous power are needed. A qualified installer should map essential circuits, transfer equipment, startup surge, and battery runtime to the specific home.
Check before you buy
The base 5,040Wh station is not a promise of whole-home runtime. Check each circuit and outlet limit, approved transfer equipment, AC load, and the separate solar-input specifications before purchasing. The standalone package includes the station, AC cable, and MC4 wrench.
Compare the right Jackery size
Choosing by wattage alone can miss the battery size, outlet and solar-input differences. Compare these nearby models against your actual loads:
Plan your power needs
Use our backup power sizing guide to estimate capacity and output for your loads. The solar generator charging guide explains why a solar charge estimate depends on more than panel wattage.
Plan and compare your power setup
Estimate your appliance energy and backup time in our Power Planner. Then compare available power stations and packages by published capacity, output and charging specifications. Check the exact model’s input, output, connector and expansion limits before buying.
Compare Explorer 5000 Plus packages
Select battery storage, solar charging and the home-circuit connection as three separate parts of the system. A Smart Transfer Switch package does not automatically include panels or an extra battery. Circuit connection and installation must follow Jackery’s instructions and be planned with a qualified electrician.
Station + two 500X panels
One station and two solar panels; compare this when solar charging is the priority.
Station + Smart Transfer Switch
One station and switch; no solar panels or expansion battery in this SKU.
10kWh-class system + switch
One station, one Battery Pack 5000 Plus and the Smart Transfer Switch.
Open each listing for its current price, availability and full box contents.
Explorer 5000 Plus station — contents and buying guide
What’s included
1 × Explorer 5000 Plus station; 1 × AC charging cable; 1 × MC4 wrench; Manufacturer user manuals.
Solar panels are not included. No expansion battery is included. Smart Transfer Switch is not included.
Capacity, output and the outlets you can use
This package includes 5,040Wh of nominal storage. Its single station supplies up to 7,200W total AC output; adding batteries increases stored energy, not this inverter rating. Each 120V outlet supports up to 2,400W, with a shared 3,600W limit for each pair. The NEMA L14-30R and 14-50 connections support 120/240V loads within the station’s overall rating.
Choose charging by the actual configuration
The two low-PV inputs accept 16–60V and up to 1,200W combined. The separate high-PV input accepts 135–450V and up to 4,000W. For a single unexpanded station, Jackery lists about 3.5 hours on AC and 8.5 hours with two 500X assemblies. The 1.7-hour claim uses a suitable 4,000W high-voltage array; it does not describe two portable 500X packages. Sun, temperature, input limits and running loads change actual charging time.
Backup mode and cold-weather limits
Online UPS provides 0ms transfer only through the NEMA 5-20 outlets and is limited to 3,600W. Backup UPS switches within 20ms and limits wall-powered bypass to 12A at 120V. The NEMA L14-30R and 14-50 outlets cannot operate while the station uses its wall AC charging cable. Online UPS must be rechecked after restart. At 5–14°F (−15 to −10°C), maximum station output drops to 3,600W.
Size runtime from the load
Use nominal watt-hours to compare stored energy, then allow for conversion losses, reserve, temperature and standby draw. Jackery’s support lists 50W station standby consumption, which matters for small overnight loads. See the matching 5000 Plus expansion battery.
Compare the next configuration
5000 Plus + battery: 10.08kWh · 5000 Plus whole-home kit: 20.16kWh · 5000 Plus + two SolarSaga 500X packages · 5000 Plus + Smart Transfer Switch
Compare all Explorer 5000 Plus configurations or matching 5000 Plus batteries. Use the power planner to list running watts, startup loads and daily energy use before choosing capacity.
Manufacturer documents
| Model / SKU | 21-0001-000288 |
|---|---|
| Included Station Count | 1 |
| Included Expansion Battery Count | 0 |
| Included Smart Transfer Switch Count | 0 |
| Included SolarSaga 500X Package Count | 0 |
| Included Nominal Battery Storage | 5,040Wh across listed stations and packs |
| Included Solar Nameplate | No solar panels included |
| Station Model | Explorer 5000 Plus / JE-5000A |
| Station Battery | 5,040Wh; 45Ah at 112V DC; LiFePO4 |
| Station Continuous AC Output | 7,200W total maximum in battery mode; shared across outputs |
| Station Surge Output | 14,400W brief surge; not continuous output |
| Station 120V Outlets | 4 × NEMA 5-20, 20A / 2,400W per outlet; AC1 + AC2 and AC3 + AC4 each share a 30A / 3,600W limit |
| Station 120V/240V Outlets | NEMA L14-30R and NEMA 14-50; 30A / 7,200W maximum, subject to total station limit |
| Station USB-C Outputs | 2 × 100W maximum each; 5/9/12/15V at 3A, 20V at 5A; output only |
| Station USB-A Outputs | 2 × 18W maximum each; 5–6V at 3A, 6–9V at 2A, 9–12V at 1.5A |
| Station Car Outlet | 12V DC, 10A maximum output |
| Station AC Charging | 120V AC, 60Hz, 15A maximum; support lists 1,750W ±50W input |
| Station Wall-Powered Bypass | 120V, 12A maximum in Backup UPS mode; NEMA L14-30R and 14-50 outputs unavailable while using the wall AC charging cable |
| Station Online UPS | 0ms transfer on NEMA 5-20 outlets only; 3,600W maximum; must be enabled and rechecked after restart |
| Station Backup UPS | Within 20ms; default mode after restarting from Online UPS |
| Station AC Expansion Port | 240V, 30A / 7,200W output; 240V, 16.7A maximum input via compatible Smart Transfer Switch |
| Station Low-Voltage Solar Input | Two DC8020 ports; 16–60V; 10.5A / 600W maximum per port, 21A / 1,200W combined |
| Station High-Voltage Solar Input | MC4; 135–450V DC, 15A / 4,000W maximum; separate from low-voltage portable-panel inputs |
| Station Solar Arrangement | Match panel types and counts across both low-PV inputs; follow manual diagrams and voltage limits |
| Station Vehicle Charging Input | 11–16V DC, 8A maximum combined; 12V vehicle charging supported by US manual |
| Station AC Charge Estimate | About 3.5 hours for the station alone; not an estimate for an expanded 10kWh or 20kWh system |
| Station 500X Solar Charge Estimate | Manufacturer support: about 17h with one 500X package or 8.5h with two; station alone, conditions and operating loads affect time |
| Station High-PV Charge Estimate | About 1.7h with a suitable 4,000W high-voltage array; not the included two-500X arrangement |
| Station Expansion Limit | Up to 5 Battery Pack 5000 Plus units per station; 30,240Wh nominal including station |
| Station Battery Connection | Power station and pack off before connection; maintain at least 200mm spacing per US manual |
| Station Dimensions | 16.5 × 15.5 × 25 in / 41.8 × 39.5 × 63.5cm per US manual |
| Station Weight | About 134.5 lb / 61kg, excluding accessories and expansion batteries |
| Station Cycle Life | 4,000 cycles to at least 70% remaining capacity |
| Station Charging Temperature | 32–113°F / 0–45°C |
| Station Discharging Temperature | 5–113°F / −15–45°C |
| Station Cold-Weather Output | Maximum output reduced to 3,600W at 5–14°F / −15 to −10°C |
| Station Standby Draw | 50W per manufacturer support; account for standby and conversion losses when sizing runtime |
| Station App | Jackery app via Wi-Fi / Bluetooth |
| Station Enclosure | Type 1; keep dry and ventilated |
| Station Warranty | Manufacturer lists 5 years; eligibility and coverage follow Jackery warranty terms |
| What’s Included | 1 × Explorer 5000 Plus station; 1 × AC charging cable; 1 × MC4 wrench; Manufacturer user manuals. |
| Package Scope | Solar panels are not included. No expansion battery is included. Smart Transfer Switch is not included. |
| Selected variant SKU | 21-0001-000288 |
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