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Our verdict · Jackery
More battery and output than a 1 kWh station, in a heavier box
Gives you about a quarter more battery than a 1 kWh station, 2,000 W of output and strong solar input. It's heavy for its size, and the add-on battery that made it expandable is no longer available.
- Capacity
- 1,264 Wh
- AC output
- 2,000 W
- Wall charge
- 1.7 h
- Weight
- 32 lb
Best for
Home backup and car camping where 2,000 W, 1.26 kWh and 800 W of solar matter more than weight.
Skip it if
You'll carry it often, need a confirmed UPS switchover time, or are counting on adding batteries later.
- 1,264 Wh LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles
- 2,000 W output, 4,000 W surge
- 800 W solar input
- Two 100 W USB-C ports
- 32 lb
- Its expansion battery is no longer available
- No published backup switchover time
- Only 3 AC outlets
Rating breakdown (mid-size (1 to 1.5 kwh) class)
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall charging speed | 20% | 3.0 | input not stated |
| AC output | 20% | 7.5 | 2,000 W |
| Solar input | 10% | 7.2 | 800 W |
| Backup switchover | 15% | 3.0 | not stated |
| Portability | 10% | 7.8 | 40 Wh/lb |
| Expandability | 10% | 3.0 | 5 kWh (Battery Pack 1000 Plus, discontinued) |
| Battery life & warranty | 15% | 10.0 | 5-year warranty, 4,000+ cycles |
| Capacity (Wh) | 1264 |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 2000 |
| AC output, surge (W) | 4000 |
| AC charge time | 1.7 h |
| Max AC charging input (W) | — |
| Max solar input (W) | 800 |
| Solar input voltage range | 12–60 V (2 inputs) |
| UPS switchover (ms) | Not stated (EPS mode) |
| Weight (lb) | 32 |
| Expandable to (Wh) | 5 kWh (Battery Pack 1000 Plus, discontinued) |
| Warranty (years) | 3 + 2 with registration |
Key specs at a glance
What the numbers mean in practice
- 1,264 Wh capacity: about 23% more than a 1 kWh station. Enough to keep a fridge and router going overnight and into the next day.
- 2,000 W continuous, 4,000 W surge: runs most single kitchen appliances and starts a fridge or small pump easily.
- LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles to 70%: the long-life chemistry. See LiFePO4 vs lithium-ion.
- 32 lb: heavy for this capacity; a two-hand carry.
- Expansion: built to take up to three Battery Pack 1000 Plus units (to about 5 kWh), but Jackery says that pack is no longer available.
- Warranty: 3 years, plus 2 more when you register it with Jackery.
Spec sheets are easy to misread; watts vs watt-hours explains which number answers which question.
Charging speed
Steady on the wall, strong on solar
From a wall outlet it refills in about 1.7 hours. Jackery lists the input as 15 A at 120 V but doesn't state the charging watts.
It takes up to 800 W of solar across two inputs (12–60 V each). With 800 W of panels and about 75% real output, that's roughly 2 hours of full sun from empty, faster than most 1 kWh stations. A 12 V car outlet refills it in about 7 hours. See what size solar panel you need.
Capacity and real runtime
How long it actually keeps things running
Estimated runtimes on the Explorer 1000 Plus
- CPAP, no humidifier, DC cord33 h
- CPAP with humidifier, AC14 h
- Fridge + Wi-Fi router14 h
A fridge and router through the night and well into the next morning is realistic. For a full day or more, add solar. Try your own devices in the runtime calculator.
Output: what it can and can't run
Strong for one appliance at a time
The 2,000 W continuous rating covers a microwave, coffee maker or kettle on its own across its 3 AC outlets, and the 4,000 W surge helps start fridges and small pumps. Two 100 W USB-C ports charge laptops at full speed.
What it won't do well: run two big kitchen appliances together, power a space heater on high for long, or supply 240 V. Three AC outlets also fill up quickly; you may need a power strip for lights and chargers.
Backup (UPS) and app
Backup mode, but no published switchover time
The 1000 Plus has an EPS mode that switches to battery when grid power drops while it's plugged in. Jackery doesn't publish a switchover time (see what switchover a PC needs), so we can't confirm it's fast enough for desktop computers. For routers, lights and fridges a short gap usually doesn't matter. If you need a confirmed fast switchover, the Explorer 1000 v2 lists 10 ms.
The Jackery app (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) lets you monitor output and change settings from your phone.
How it compares
Against similar stations around 1 kWh
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (Wh) | 1264 | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 2000 | 1500 | 1800 | 2000 |
| AC charge time | 1.7 h | 50 min (Emergency, app) | 56 min | 49 min (UltraFast) |
| Max solar input (W) | 800 | 400 | 1000 | 600 |
| Weight (lb) | 32 | 23.8 | 27.6 | 24.9 |
| Warranty (years) | 3 + 2 with registration | 3 + 2 with registration | 5 | 5 |
| Price | Check price | Check price | Check price | Check price |
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: less battery (1,024 Wh) and output (1,500 W), but about 8 lb lighter, faster to charge and with a 10 ms UPS.
- EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus: 1,024 Wh and 1,800 W, but 1,000 W solar, 10 ms switchover and expansion to 5 kWh with batteries you can still buy.
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: 1,024 Wh, 2,000 W, under 10 ms switchover and 24.9 lb, but 600 W solar and not expandable.
The 1000 Plus's edge is more battery and 800 W of solar alongside 2,000 W of output. See the full Explorer 1000 v2 vs 1000 Plus comparison.
Who should buy it
And who should look elsewhere
Good fit: home backup for a fridge, router and lights; car camping and RV trips where you lean on solar; anyone who wants a bit more than 1 kWh without moving up to a 2 kWh station.
Look elsewhere if: you'll carry it often (the Explorer 1000 v2 is about 8 lb lighter), you want to add batteries later (the Delta 3 Plus still expands to 5 kWh), or you need a confirmed fast switchover for a computer.
FAQ
Quick answers to common questions
How long will the Explorer 1000 Plus run a refrigerator?
About 13.5 hours for a typical fridge plus a router. Real results depend on your fridge's average draw.
Can the Explorer 1000 Plus be expanded?
It was designed to take up to three Battery Pack 1000 Plus units, to about 5 kWh, but that pack is no longer available. Plan on using it as a 1.26 kWh station.
Can it be used as a UPS?
It has an EPS backup mode, but Jackery doesn't publish the switchover time. It's fine for routers, lights and fridges; for computers, choose a station with a stated 10 ms switchover.
What's the difference between the 1000 Plus and the 1000 v2?
The 1000 Plus has more battery (1,264 Wh vs 1,024 Wh), more output (2,000 W vs 1,500 W) and twice the solar input. The 1000 v2 is about 8 lb lighter, charges faster and lists a 10 ms UPS.
What warranty does it have?
Three years, plus two more when you register it with Jackery.
