Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: Runtime & Specs

By Hicham M. · Specs from Jackery's published documents, as of September 2026 · How we calculate

The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is a 1,070 Wh LiFePO4 power station with 1,500 W of continuous AC output and a 3,000 W surge rating. It runs a typical full-size fridge for about 16 hours.

Capacity1,070 WhLiFePO4
Output1,500 W3,000 W surge
Solar input400 W16–60 V
Weight23.8 lbnot expandable

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Simulated runtimes (not measured)

Nobody tested this unit for this page. These figures come from a computer simulation of the Explorer 1000 v2, and they are estimates. The plain runtime table below divides energy by average draw at 85% efficiency. The simulation also charges the battery for the power the inverter burns just by being switched on, which is why small loads come out shorter. Where we have measured a unit, the measurement is shown separately and labeled as measured.

Simulated runtimes for the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
DeviceSpec-sheet mathSimulated, typicalLikely rangeSimulated at 0 °C
Wi-Fi router + modem2.5 days29 hours25 hours to 37 hours25 hours
CPAP (no humidifier)30 hours20 hours18 hours to 24 hours18 hours
Starlink Standard10 hours9 hours8.5 hours to 9.5 hours7.6 hours
Refrigerator (full-size, ENERGY STAR)16 hours13 hours12 hours to 14 hours11 hours

Nonstop runtime from full to battery cutoff. Likely range = middle 80% of 200 simulated runs with the uncertain inputs varied. The inverter idle draw is assumed, not published: we assumed about 17 W for this model, varied from 10 to 26 W. If the real figure is lower, real runtimes land closer to the spec-sheet column.

How this was simulated
  • The battery is stepped down every 2 minutes until it reaches cutoff, for 200 runs per device. Results are seeded, so the page shows the same numbers on every build.
  • Battery draw = load + inverter idle draw + 4–8% of the load + a loss that rises with load squared (4% at full output).
  • Usable capacity = 92–98% of rated Wh, for protection cutoff and aging.
  • At 0 °C, 80–90% of that capacity is assumed available.
  • Fridges cycle on and off every 30–50 minutes at the share of the time set by their average draw. The inverter idle draw continues while the compressor is off.
  • Devices that exceed this model's output or surge rating are left out. Loads are US 120 V devices.

These ranges are assumptions about a typical unit. They are not manufacturer figures for the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2. How we calculate · How we use AI

How long will the Explorer 1000 v2 run your appliances?

Nonstop runtime for one device at a time, using typical US wattages and 85% inverter efficiency. Devices marked ✕ can't run on this model.

Estimated runtime by appliance for the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
DeviceAvg drawRuntimeBar
LED light bulb9 W4.2 days
Phone charging10 W4 days
Wi-Fi router + modem15 W2.5 days
Laptop50 W18 hours
CPAP (no humidifier)30 W30 hours
CPAP with heated humidifier60 W15 hours
Starlink Standard90 W10 hours
TV100 W9.1 hours
Mini fridge29 W31 hours
Refrigerator58 W16 hours
Chest freezer29 W31 hours
Sump pump (1/3 HP)160 W5.7 hours
Sump pump (1/2 HP)210 W4.3 hours
Window AC225 W4 hours
Drip coffee maker1,000 W55 min
Microwave1,500 W36 min
Space heater750 W1.2 hours
Well pump33 WNeeds 240 V

Fridges, freezers, pumps and AC units cycle on and off, so we use their average draw. Want a mix of devices on a schedule? Use the runtime calculator.

The Explorer 1000 v2 in action

Jackery's own video, so expect a sales pitch. It loads from YouTube only when you press play.

Play the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 video: Stronger. Faster. Smaller. | Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Official video from Jackery, plays from YouTube

What the Explorer 1000 v2 can't power

Solar charging time

Hours of good sun to charge from empty, assuming panels deliver 75% of their rating and one array per 200 W solar input.

PanelsPower inHours of sun
100 W of panels75 W14 hours
200 W of panels150 W7.1 hours
400 W of panels (split across inputs)300 W3.6 hours

Check panel voltage and wiring with the solar charging calculator.

Full specifications

Battery capacity1,070 Wh
Amp-hours at 12 V (converted) How we convert89.2 Ah (83.6 Ah at 12.8 V)
Battery chemistry LFP vs NMCLiFePO4 (LFP)
Continuous AC output1,500 W
Surge (peak) output3,000 W
Boost modeNone listed
AC voltage120V
AC outlets3
USB-C ports2 (up to 100 W)
USB-A ports1
12 V car outletYes
Max solar input400 W (200 W per input)
Solar voltage range16–60 V
Solar max current10.5 A
Max AC charging power1,000 W
AC charging time (maker claim)0–100% in 1 hr (Emergency Super Charge via app); 1.58 hr standard
ExpandableNo
UPS / EPS switchover What this means20 ms
Cycle life What this means4,000 cycles (to 70%)
Weight23.8 lb
Warranty5 years

Notes: Cycles to 70%. 2×8mm DC inputs: 200W/10.5A each, 400W total (12–16V band ⎓8A for car). FAQ: AC input 1000W±50W, ~1.7 hr charge. Warranty 3+2 yrs.

Specs from Jackery's published documents, as of September 2026. Found an error? Tell us.

Sources
  1. jackery.com/products/jackery-explorer-1000-v2
  2. faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303615153051-Explorer-1000-V2-Basic-…
  3. images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/4a/4a25f9ba-b740-401b-800e-2a49deb7c0f…
  4. jackery.com/products/jackery-explorer-1000-v2.json

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Questions

How long will the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run a refrigerator?
About 16 hours for a typical ENERGY STAR full-size fridge averaging 58 W, assuming 85% inverter efficiency. Older or larger fridges use more. Try your own numbers.
Can the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run a microwave?
Yes. A typical 1,000 W microwave pulls about 1,500 W from the outlet, within its 1,500 W continuous output. A full battery gives about 36 min of cooking.
How many amp-hours is the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2?
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 works out to about 89.2 Ah at 12 V, or 83.6 Ah at 12.8 V, the nominal voltage of a 12 V LiFePO4 battery. Both are our conversion of Jackery's 1,070 Wh rating: amp-hours = watt-hours ÷ volts. The battery inside may run at a different voltage, so an amp-hour figure in a manual or on a product listing can look very different for the same energy. For scale, a 12 V 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery holds 1,280 Wh, so this model holds about 84% as much as one. How we convert amp-hours.
How long does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 take to charge?
Jackery's published charging claim: “0–100% in 1 hr (Emergency Super Charge via app); 1.58 hr standard”. Max AC charging power is 1,000 W. With solar, it accepts up to 400 W (200 W per input). With 400 W of panels that's roughly 3.6 hours of good sun from empty.
Is the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 expandable?
No. Its capacity is fixed at 1,070 Wh.
Does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 work as a UPS?
Jackery lists a 20 ms switchover time, so it can keep devices like routers and computers running when the power drops. Check that your specific device tolerates the switch before relying on it for anything critical.