Jackery Explorer 500 v2
A 512 Wh LiFePO4 portable power station with 500 W output, weighing 5.7 kg, with a 3+2-year warranty.
- Best for light, small backup
- Power station
- 512 Wh
- 5.7 kg
- Made by Jackery.
- Capacity: 512 Wh with LiFePO4 cells, rated for 6,000 cycles to 70% capacity. The page does not say it can be expanded.
- Output: 500 W on the AC outlet (230 V). Jackery's page gives no surge figure.
- Charging: Jackery gives 1.3 hours from the wall; solar input is 200 W at most.
- Weighs 5.7 kg. Jackery says UPS switchover takes under 10 ms.
Not tested by us
We have not tested the Jackery Explorer 500 v2. The figures on this page come from the sources listed at the end of the page, checked on 11 November 2026, and we do not show prices. "Best for" is based on what the maker says the product is designed for, not on our own tests.
Key figures
512 Wh
Capacity
500 W
Output
5.7 kg
Weight
Specifications
Last checked on 11 November 2026. The grey text under each name explains what the value means.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| CapacityHow much energy the battery stores. Bigger means longer runtime or more of your own solar power used later. | 512 Wh (20 Ah at 25.6 V) |
| Battery chemistryLFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells are known for long life and stable behaviour with heat. | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle lifeHow many full charge and discharge cycles the cells are rated for before they hold less than the stated share of their original capacity. | 6,000 cycles to 70% or more of original capacity |
| ExpansionExtra battery units that add storage to the same system. | Not stated |
| Output | |
| AC output (continuous)The power it can deliver all the time. Add up the watts of what you want to run at once and stay below this. | 500 W, 230 V, 50 Hz, 2.18 A. The number of AC outlets is not stated in the specification. |
| AC output (surge)A short burst above the continuous rating, for appliances that draw more power when they start. | Not stated |
| USB-APorts for phones, tablets and small devices. | 18 W maximum |
| USB-CPorts for laptops, phones and tablets. Power delivery up to 100 W can charge most laptops. | USB-C1 100 W maximum; USB-C2 30 W maximum |
| Car outletA 12 V socket like the one in a car, for car accessories. | 1 port, 12 V, 10 A maximum |
| Pass-through chargingWhether it can power devices while it is itself being charged. | Not stated |
| Charging | |
| AC chargingHow fast it charges from a wall socket. Higher means a shorter wait. | 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz, 10 A maximum. Charging wattage not stated. |
| Time to charge from the mainsHow long a full charge takes from a wall socket. | 1.3 hours |
| Solar inputHow much solar panel power it accepts. A higher figure fills the battery faster on a sunny day. | 200 W maximum: 11 to 16 V at 8 A, or 16 to 60 V at 10.5 A |
| Solar charging timeHow long a full charge takes from solar panels, in the conditions the maker names. | Not stated as a single figure. Jackery's page says combining AC and solar can reach full charge in 1 hour. |
| Car chargingCharging from a car's 12 V or 24 V socket while driving. Slow, but useful on the road. | 6 hours |
| Backup switchover (EPS)What happens when the grid fails. EPS means it takes over automatically. | UPS switchover in under 10 ms (Jackery feature list) |
| Housing and warranty | |
| Dimensions (L × W × H)Check the space before you buy, including room around it for airflow and cables. | 31.1 × 20.5 × 15.7 cm. Jackery does not name the axes. |
| WeightMatters for lifting, wall mounting and moving it. | 5.7 kg (12.57 lb) |
| Operating temperatureThe range it is rated to work in. Cold and heat can reduce performance. | Charging -20 to 45 °C; discharging -20 to 45 °C |
| Noise levelFan noise while working. | 28 dB when discharging, 36 dB when charging (Jackery) |
| WarrantyThe period the maker covers. Read the terms: conditions and capacity guarantees differ. | 3+2 years |
How long will it run your devices?
Choose how many of each device you want to run at the same time. The wattages are typical figures, so check the label on your own devices.
| Device | Typical power | How many |
|---|---|---|
| 10 W | ||
| 10 W | ||
| 15 W | ||
| 60 W | ||
| 80 W | ||
| 80 W | ||
| 40 W | ||
| 1,000 W | ||
| 2,000 W | ||
| 1,000 W | ||
| W |
The estimate assumes 85% of the rated capacity is usable after conversion losses. Jackery does not state this figure, so we use a cautious assumption. Real running times vary with temperature, battery age and how each device draws power.
Compatible with
What Jackery says this product works with. Anything not listed here is not confirmed.
- Solar panels
- Jackery sells it with a SolarSaga 100 W panel and says it accepts up to 200 W of solar input.
- Extra batteries
- Not stated: the page does not list add-on batteries.
Rules where you live
A portable power station is not wired into your home, so it is simple to use almost anywhere. Connecting one to your home circuits to power the house is different, and the rules for that vary by country. See our country guides for the rules, incentives and prices where you live.
Strengths and things to check
Strengths
- Light at 5.7 kg (Jackery's figure)
- 6,000 cycles to 70% capacity (Jackery's figure)
- Fast mains charging: 1.3 hours (Jackery's figure)
- UPS switchover in under 10 ms (Jackery's figure)
- 3+2-year warranty
Worth checking before you buy
- 500 W is too low for kettles, heaters or other heavy loads
- No surge rating, expansion or pass-through information on the page
- Number of AC outlets not stated in the specification
- Not a home battery: do not connect it to your home circuits in a way that lets it feed the house
Change log
We record changes to this page here, so you can see when figures such as the warranty were last updated.
- 11 November 2026
- Page published. Jackery's page shows the product as available to order. The earlier Explorer 500 no longer has a page on Jackery's UK site. Warranty at publication: 3+2 years.
Where this information comes from
We have not tested the Explorer 500 v2. Figures come from Jackery's UK product page (feature list, Tech Specs and FAQ), last checked on 11 November 2026. The original Explorer 500 no longer has a page there. A value Jackery does not state is shown as not stated.
We do not show prices, because they change often and differ between sellers.
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Common questions about Jackery Explorer 500 v2
What can a Jackery Explorer 500 v2 run?
Jackery rates it at 500 W with 512 Wh of storage, so it suits phones, laptops, lights and a small fridge. Add up the watts of your devices and stay below 500 W.
Is there a Jackery Explorer 500 as well as the 500 v2?
Jackery's UK site no longer has a page for the original Explorer 500; it shows the Explorer 500 v2. Check with Jackery if you are looking at an older listing.
Is the Explorer 500 v2 the same as a home battery?
No. It is a portable power station that you plug devices into. An installed home battery is wired into your electrics by an electrician. See our guide to plug-in and installed home batteries.
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