Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Power & Energy

1,070Wh portable power station with 1,500W AC output

The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is a mid-size portable power station with a 1,070Wh LiFePO4 battery and 1,500W output, in a lighter package than many stations its size.

It uses lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cells, which are known for long cycle life. There are AC outlets, USB-C and USB-A ports, and a car port, and it can charge from a wall outlet, a car or solar panels. The Jackery app lets you check status and change settings from your phone.

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Who it is for

People who want to run phones, lights, a modem, a CPAP or a fridge for part of a day, and want something they can carry.

Who should pick something else

For multi-day outages with a full-size fridge and more, a larger station or added solar makes sense.

How it fits a prep plan

List what you want to keep running and estimate runtime with your own numbers.

The Explorer 1000 v2 holds 1,070Wh and runs up to 1,500W continuously at about 23.8 pounds, which makes it easy to move between rooms. Size it for the loads that matter most, such as a modem and router, phones, lights and a CPAP. Add up watts times hours and keep a margin for inverter losses.

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