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Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus has 5,040 Wh rated capacity (about 4,032 Wh usable, estimated) and a 7,200 W inverter. It can run all 29 of the household loads (120 V and 240 V) we track.
- Rated
- 5,040 Wh
- Usable (est.)
- 4,032 Wh
- AC output
- 7,200 W
- Surge
- 14,400 W
Specs
| Rated capacity | 5,040 Wh[source]Source noteTech Specs: 'Capacity 45Ah/112V DC (5040 Wh)'. |
|---|---|
| Usable capacity (AC) | Not publishedSource noteNo independent measured test found (searched 2026-10-19: outdoorgearlab, thesolarlab, cnet, wirecutter, techradar, general web). thesolarlab.com, batteryskills.com and offgridbenchmark.com give rated capacity or load tests only, no measured Wh. |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4[source]Source noteTech Specs: 'Cell Chemistry LiFePO4'. |
| AC continuous output | 7,200 W[source]Source noteTech Specs: 'AC Total Output 7200W Max, 14400W Surge'. The four 120V NEMA 5-20 outlets give '3600W Max' together (manual: '(AC1+AC2) Output 120V, 30A, 3600W Max', same for AC3+AC4); 7200W needs the 240V outlets. |
| AC surge output | 14,400 W[source]Source noteTech Specs: '7200W Max, 14400W Surge'. |
| AC outlets | 6[source]Source noteTech Specs: 'AC Output (4x) 120V, 20A, 3600W Max (1x) NEMA L14-30R/14-50：120V/240V~60Hz, 30A, 7200W Max'. The manual's product overview shows a separate 'NEMA L14-30R AC Output Port (120V/240V)' and 'NEMA 14-50 AC Output Port (120V/240V)', so 4 + 2 receptacles; the spec lists the two 240V receptacles as one shared 30A output. The 'AC Expansion Port' (to the Smart Transfer Switch) is not counted. |
| UPS / EPS switchover | 20 ms[source]Source noteTech Specs: 'UPS Backup UPS: ＜20ms, Online UPS: 0ms'. Manual: 'within 20 ms. If you require 0 ms switching ... enable Online UPS in the Jackery app'; in that mode only the NEMA 5-20 outlets work, 'maximum output power of 3600W'. Default 20 ms recorded. |
| Expandable | Yes[source]Source noteManual: 'This product can support up to 5 battery packs'. Page FAQ: 'expandable up to 5 Battery Packs for a total of 30kWh'. |
| Max expanded capacity | 30,240 Wh[source]Source noteComputed from official figures: unit plus 5 Battery Pack 5000 Plus at 5040 Wh each = 30,240 Wh (FAQ: 'for a total of 30kWh'). The page's '60kWh' needs two 5000 Plus units with 10 packs. |
| AC charging | Not publishedSource noteNo wattage stated officially. Tech Specs: 'Charge Mode AC Input 120V~60Hz, 15A Max'; 'AC Expansion Port (Input) 240V~60Hz, 16.7A Max'; 'AC Adapter 3.5 Hours'. |
| Max solar input | 4,000 W[source]Source notePage: 'Compatible with both high- and low-voltage solar panels, recharge in about 2 hours with up to 4000W input'. The spec table gives no total solar wattage: 'High-PV 135V-450V⎓15A Max'; 'Low-PV 2 x DC 8mm Ports; 16V-60V⎓10.5A Max, Double to 21A/1200W Max'. Doubtful: the 4000W sentence does not say solar only. |
| Cycle life | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity[source]Source noteTech Specs: 'Cycle life 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity'. |
| Weight | 134.5 lb[source]Source noteTech Specs: 'About 134.5 lbs (61 kg)'. |
| Warranty | 5 years[source]Source noteTech Specs: 'Warranty 5 Years'. Manual: '5 Years Standard Warranty ... 60 months'. |
| Idle draw | 58 W[source]Source noteThe Solar Lab: 'The idle power draw was also solid, sitting around 58W per hour when we turned the inverter on and let it run through a full charge without any sort of load'. No other independent figure found. US 120/240V unit. |
| List price | $3,499[source]Source noteStandalone unit compare-at (list) price $3,499.00, sale price $3,149.00, 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 | 2.5 days |
| Chest freezer | Yes | 6.8 days |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | Yes | 3.7 days |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | Yes | 44.8 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | Yes | 6.2 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | Yes | 4.4 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | Yes | 7.3 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | Yes | 11.6 h |
| Microwave | Yes | 4.5 h |
| Coffee maker | Yes | 3.4 h |
| Laptop charger | Yes | 2.8 days |
| Phone charger | Yes | 8.4 days |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | Yes | 11.2 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | Yes | 2.5 days |
| LED light bulb (each) | Yes | 18.7 days |
| Space heater | Yes | 2.7 h |
| Well pump (1/2 hp, 240 V) | Yes | 4.6 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | Yes | 11.5 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | Yes | 45.8 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | Yes | 44.8 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | Yes | 15.5 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | Yes | 2 days |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | Yes | 8.3 h |
| Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | Yes | 3.3 h |
| Electric kettle | Yes | 2.7 h |
| Portable induction cooktop (single burner) | Yes | 2.2 h |
| Air fryer | Yes | 2.7 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | Yes | 6.7 days |
| Garage door opener | Yes | 5.6 h |
Runtime = 4,032 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, 10.5 A, up to 4,000 W (DC8020).Manual overview: 'Low-PV Input (8020)' and 'High-PV Input (MC4)'. Page FAQ: 'The charging port of the E5000 Plus has dimensions of 8020'.Manual: 'The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus has two low-PV input ports, each one supports direct connection of one 500W or three 200W solar panels'. The one High-PV (MC4) input is not counted. 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 4,000 W input limit.
| Panel | Peak-sun hours to full | Days to full, Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel | 16.8 h | 3.1 daysDecember: 3.8 days |
| Anker SOLIX PS400 Portable Solar Panel (400W) | 16.8 h | 3.1 daysDecember: 3.8 days |
| BLUETTI PV350 (350W Solar Panel) | 19.2 h | 3.6 daysDecember: 4.4 days |
| Anker SOLIX PS200 Portable Solar Panel (200W) | 33.6 h | 6.2 daysDecember: 7.7 days |
| BLUETTI PV200 (200W Portable Solar Panel) | 33.6 h | 6.2 daysDecember: 7.7 days |
| Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel (RPP200EF-SE-G2-US) | 34 h | 6.3 daysDecember: 7.8 days |
| EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | 34.8 h | 6.4 daysDecember: 8 days |
| Rich Solar MEGA 200 Portable Briefcase Solar Panel (RS-X200B) | 34.8 h | 6.4 daysDecember: 8 days |
| Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel | 35.6 h | 6.6 daysDecember: 8.1 days |
| BougeRV New 200W Portable Solar Panel (FS200W) | 35.6 h | 6.6 daysDecember: 8.1 days |
| Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air | 67.2 h | 12.4 daysDecember: 15.4 days |
| Zignes 100W Solar Panel (sold by DJI Store) | 67.2 h | 12.4 daysDecember: 15.4 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 (5,040 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.
With expansion batteries
Official add-on batteries for the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, and how long a refrigerator (66.7 W average, from 1.6 kWh a day) runs with them attached.
| Setup | Usable capacity | Refrigerator runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer 5000 Plus + 1 × Battery Pack 5000 PlusUp to 5 on one Explorer 5000 PlusCheck price on Jackery | 8,064 Wh (est.) | 5 days |
| Explorer 5000 Plus + 2 × Battery Pack 5000 Plus | 12,096 Wh (est.) | 7.6 days |
| Explorer 5000 Plus + 3 × Battery Pack 5000 Plus | 16,128 Wh (est.) | 10.1 days |
Usable capacity = this station's usable capacity + each battery's independently measured usable capacity, or 80% of its rated capacity where no test exists ("est."). Runtime uses the same formula as everywhere else on the site. Battery specs come from the brand's official pages. Other Jackery batteries that don't work with the Explorer 5000 Plus: Battery Pack 1000 Plus, Battery Pack 2000 Plus, Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2.