The Jackery Explorer 500 is a compact and lightweight portable power station with a 518Wh lithium-ion battery capacity and a 500W continuous AC output (1000W surge). It supports multiple charging methods including AC wall outlet (7.5 hours), car port (7.5 hours), and solar input (9.5 hours with a 100W panel). The unit features one AC outlet, two DC ports, one car port, three USB-A ports, and an LCD display. With a noise level of 37.9dB and built-in BMS for safety, it’s suitable for camping, RV use, tailgating, and emergency home backup. It weighs 13.32 lbs and includes a foldable handle for portability.
Jackery
Jackery Explorer 500
Capacity
518 Wh
Rated Output
500 W
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Weight
6 kg
AC Input
500 W
Solar Input
200 W
UPS
No
Overview
Full Specifications
| Capacity | 518 Wh |
|---|---|
| Rated Output | 500 W |
| Surge Output | 1000 W |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Cycles | 800 |
| AC Input | 500 W |
| AC Recharge Time | 450 min |
| Solar Input | 200 W |
| Solar Voltage Range | 12-50V |
| UPS | No |
| Pass-through | Yes |
| App Control | No |
| Expandable Battery | No |
| Weight | 6 kg |
| Dimensions | 255 x 175 x 281 mm |
| AC Outlets | 1 |
| USB-A | 3 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Car Port | 1 |
| Car Input | 500 W |
| Car Charging | Yes |
| Inverter Type | Pure sine wave |
| Noise | 37.9 dB |