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Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 1,536 Wh rated capacity (about 1,229 Wh usable, estimated) and a 2,000 W inverter. It can run all 28 of the 120 V household loads we track.
- Rated
- 1,536 Wh
- Usable (est.)
- 1,229 Wh
- AC output
- 2,000 W
- Surge
- 4,000 W
Specs
| Rated capacity | 1,536 Wh[source]Source noteManual (linked on the product page as 'Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 User Manual', model JE-1500D) Specifications: 'Capacity 40Ah / 38.4V DC (1536 Wh)'. Page: '1536Wh capacity'. |
|---|---|
| Usable capacity (AC) | Not publishedSource noteNo independent measured test found (searched 2026-10-19: outdoorgearlab, thesolarlab, cnet, wirecutter, techradar, general web). solargenreview.com gives only an estimated 85-87% inverter efficiency, not a measured Wh, with no published method; not used. Reviews of the original Explorer 1500 (v1) do not apply. |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4[source]Source noteManual Specifications: 'Cell Chemistry LiFePO4'. Page: 'lightest 1.5kWh LiFePO4 power station'. |
| AC continuous output | 2,000 W[source]Source noteManual: 'AC Total Output 2000W Rated, 4000W Surge peak (14°F to 113°F / -10°C to 45°C)'; output drops to 1200W from -4°F to 14°F. |
| AC surge output | 4,000 W[source]Source noteManual: '2000W Rated, 4000W Surge peak'. Page: '2000W AC output and 4000W surge'. |
| AC outlets | 3[source]Source noteManual Specifications: '3 × AC Output 120V~ 60Hz, 16.7A Max, 2000W'. |
| UPS / EPS switchover | 10 ms[source]Source noteManual: 'the Explorer 1500 will automatically switch to stored power within 10 ms' and 'This product does not support 0 ms switching'. Page: 'The UPS kicks in within 0.01 seconds'. In UPS (bypass) mode output is limited to 1440W. |
| Expandable | No[source]Source noteThe manual's port list (AC input, 2 × DC8020, AC/USB/12V outputs) has no expansion port and no battery-pack section; the page advertises no expansion battery. |
| Max expanded capacity | Not publishedSource noteNot expandable (see expandable). |
| AC charging | Not publishedSource noteNo wattage stated officially. Manual: 'Charge Mode: 100-120V~60Hz, 15A Max'. Page charge times: 'AC (Wall Outlet): 53 Mins', 'AC (One-button Super Charging): 48 Mins' (0-80%, 'Tested in Jackery Lab'). |
| Max solar input | 400 W[source]Source noteManual: '2 × DC8020 Ports ... PV: 16-60V⎓12A Max, Double to 21A Max / 400W Max'. Page: 'Solar Charging (400W): 4Hrs' (0-80%). |
| Cycle life | 6,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity[source]Source noteManual Specifications: '6000 cycles to 70%+ capacity'. Page: '6,000+ Life Cycles, 10 years lifespan'. |
| Weight | 31.97 lb[source]Source noteManual: 'About 31.97 lbs/14.5 kg'. |
| Warranty | 5 years[source]Source noteManual: 3-year standard warranty ('36 months') plus 2-year extended warranty. Page: '3-Year Standard Warranty + 2-Year Extension automatically applied when purchased from the official Jackery website'. |
| Idle draw | Not publishedSource noteNo reputable independent test found (searched 2026-10-19). solargenreview.com states 'approximately 8W' idle with no published method; not used. |
| List price | $949[source]Source noteStandalone unit compare-at (list) price $949.00 on jackery.com, sale price $849.00, seen 2026-10-19. |
Verified 2026-10-19. Notes under a value explain conflicting sources.
What it can run
| Appliance | Runs it? | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Yes | 18.4 h |
| Chest freezer | Yes | 2.1 days |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | Yes | 27.3 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | Yes | 13.7 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | Yes | 1.9 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | Yes | 1.3 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | Yes | 2.2 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | Yes | 3.5 h |
| Microwave | Yes | 1.4 h |
| Coffee maker | Yes | 1 h |
| Laptop charger | Yes | 20.5 h |
| Phone charger | Yes | 2.6 days |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | Yes | 3.4 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | Yes | 18.1 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | Yes | 5.7 days |
| Space heater | Yes | 0.8 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | Yes | 3.5 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | Yes | 14 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | Yes | 13.7 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | Yes | 4.7 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | Yes | 14.8 h |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | Yes | 2.5 h |
| Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | Yes | 1 h |
| Electric kettle | Yes | 0.8 h |
| Portable induction cooktop (single burner) | Yes | 0.7 h |
| Air fryer | Yes | 0.8 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | Yes | 2.1 days |
| Garage door opener | Yes | 1.7 h |
Runtime = 1,229 Wh usable (est. 80% of rated) ÷ the appliance's average draw. Fridges and freezers average their daily energy use; everything else counts as running the whole time. "No" means the load exceeds this model's continuous output or surge rating. Methodology.
Recharge with solar
Solar input: 16–60 V, 12 A, up to 400 W (DC8020).Manual: '2 × DC8020 Ports'; 'One DC8020 input port can be connected to at most two solar panels'.Manual: 'Jackery Explorer 1500 has two DC8020 input ports'. Panels that fit, fastest first, one panel at a time; days use Dallas, TX's sun (5.4 peak hours a day on average, 4.37 in December). Two or more panels charge faster, up to this station's 400 W input limit.
| Panel | Peak-sun hours to full | Days to full, Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel | 5.1 h | 0.9 daysDecember: 1.2 days |
| Anker SOLIX PS400 Portable Solar Panel (400W) | 5.1 h | 0.9 daysDecember: 1.2 days |
| BLUETTI PV350 (350W Solar Panel) | 5.9 h | 1.1 daysDecember: 1.4 days |
| EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | 9.3 h | 1.7 daysDecember: 2.1 days |
| Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel | 10.2 h | 1.9 daysDecember: 2.3 days |
| Anker SOLIX PS200 Portable Solar Panel (200W) | 10.2 h | 1.9 daysDecember: 2.3 days |
| BLUETTI PV200 (200W Portable Solar Panel) | 10.2 h | 1.9 daysDecember: 2.3 days |
| Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel (RPP200EF-SE-G2-US) | 10.2 h | 1.9 daysDecember: 2.3 days |
| BougeRV New 200W Portable Solar Panel (FS200W) | 10.2 h | 1.9 daysDecember: 2.3 days |
| Rich Solar MEGA 200 Portable Briefcase Solar Panel (RS-X200B) | 10.2 h | 1.9 daysDecember: 2.3 days |
| Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air | 20.5 h | 3.8 daysDecember: 4.7 days |
| Zignes 100W Solar Panel (sold by DJI Store) | 20.5 h | 3.8 daysDecember: 4.7 days |
Real-world watts = panel rating capped by this input's current limit (× the panel's voltage at max power) and maximum solar input, × 75%. Peak-sun hours to full = rated capacity (1,536 Wh, since charging fills the whole battery) ÷ real-world watts; days = those hours ÷ peak sun hours per day. Sunnier and cloudier cities are on each panel's page; full method in the methodology.
The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 doesn't take an expansion battery. None of the Jackery batteries we track (Battery Pack 1000 Plus, Battery Pack 2000 Plus, Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2, Battery Pack 5000 Plus) work with it.