Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station Overview
Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station charges low to high-power appliances for long hours. With a high battery capacity of 518Wh, a foldable handle, an ergonomic design, and industry-leading BMS technology, the power station is ideal for outdoor adventurers and emergency home backup solutions. It is extremely easy to carry, with a weight of just 13.32 lbs.
518 Wh Capacity, 500W Inverter (1000W Surge)
Supports Multiple Appliance Charging
Lightweight and Portable Design
3 Ways to Recharge
37.9dB Quiet Power Station
Warranty Extension: 2-year warranty + 1-year extended warranty (applied automatically if purchased from the official website)
Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station Features
HighBattery Capacity
Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station features 1 * AC outlet, 2 * DC ports, 1 * car port, and 3 * USB-A ports to charge low to high-power appliances, including air pumps, CPAP machines, TV, mini-refrigerators and more. Its compact size and lightweight design make the power station ideal for road trips and RV camping.
Phone(18W): 22.6 Charges
TV(60W): 7.5 H
Blender(300W): 7 H
Space Heater(350W): 1.5 H
Coffee Maker(550W): 0.8 H
Toaster(650W): 0.8 H
Ice Shaver(700W): 1.8 H
Multiple ChargingMethods Available
Solar Charging: 9.5 Hrs
Wall Charging: 7.5 Hrs
Car Charging: 7.5 Hrs
With Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station, you'll never have to worry about finding a wall outlet for recharging. Multiple other charging methods like solar panels, car outlets, or electric generators ensure you'll have the power to charge your gear anywhere, anytime.
Long Battery Life
The best feature of the Jackery Explorer 500 Power Station is its long battery life. Even after completing 800 charge cycles, the power station will have 80% battery capacity.
UltimateProtection
The intelligent BMS (Battery Management System) and pure sine wave inverter deliver stable power to the appliances. The state-of-the-art temperature sensors ensure the power station is suitable for extreme weather conditions.
Strong andReliable
The portable power station is exceptionally durable and can withstand hot and cold temperatures. The high-quality built-in MPPT charge controller and pure sine wave inverter protect the power station against short circuits, overcharge, overvoltages and more.
CleanandGreen Solution
Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station does not emit fumes or use fuels, making it an eco-friendly and renewable power solution for camping, RV trips, off-grid living, and home backup.
(2+1) Year Warranty
In addition to having a durable, lightweight, and portable design, the power station is backed by an additional 2-year warranty and a 1-year extended warranty. If you face any problems during product usage, feel free to contact Jackery's customer support team.
How to Connect Solar Panels to Power Station?
PREPARING YOUR SOLAR GENERATOR
The Explorer 500 can be fully charged under straight full sun in 9.5 hours by connecting SolarSaga 100W solar panel.
Solar recharging steps:
1. Find the DC interface on the back of SolarSaga 100;
2. Connect the DC interface of SolarSaga 100 with DC input of Explorer 500
Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station Specification
Battery
Capacity: 518Wh
Cell Chemistry: Lithium-ion
Cycle life: 500 cycles to 80%+ capacity
Management System: BMS, Over Voltage Protection, Short Circuit Protection
Ports
AC Output(x1): 110V, 60Hz, 500W (1000W Peak)
DC Output(x2): 12V⎓7A
USB-A Output(x3): 5V⎓2.4A
Car Port(x1): 12V⎓10A
AC Input: doesn't support direct AC charging - use external AC charger provided
DC Input: 24V⎓3.75A
Dimensions
Length: 11.8in(30cm)
Width: 7.6in(19.2cm)
Height: 9.5in(24.2cm)
Weight: 13.3lbs(6kg)
Charging Time: (0-100%)
AC Adapter: 7.5 Hours
Car Adapter(12V): 7.5 Hours
Solar Panel: 1 x SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel: 9.5Hours
General
Warranty: 2+1 Years
Operating Usage Temperature: -10-40℃ (14-104℉)
Solar Panel Combination
Solar Saga 100: Up to 1 Pc
Solar Saga 200: Up to 1 Pc
What's in The Box
1 X Jackery Explorer 500
1 X AC & AC Cable (2 Parts)
1 X Car Charger Cable
1 X User Manual (Explorer 500)
Notes:
1. Solar panel types and quantity depends on your purchase. 2. Buy 2 SolarSoga, get 1*Solar Panel Connectors. 3. Buy 4 or 6 SolarSoga, get 2*Solar Panel Connectors.
This product (portable power supply) can supply power to your device in the temperature range of -10 to 40 degrees Celsius (-10 to 65 degrees Celsius for solar panels). If the operating temperature is outside the above range, this product may not work.
User Guide Videos / Pictures
FAQ
Q1: What devices can Explorer 500 power?
A: Please note that the AC output port can only charge/power devices that operate at less than 500-Watt. Once exceeding, the Explorer 500 will shut off automatically. Please refer to your device specification before purchase.
Q2: How to know the working times for my device?
A: Working time = 500Wh* 0.85 / operating power of your device. For reference, assuming power consumption of your device is 60W (might be a box fan), working time will be 500Wh*0.85/60w=7hrs (rough calculated) . Please note: actual power consumption varies from different usages, please consult Jackery for better purchase decision.
Q3: How long does it take to full charge this power station?
A: Within 7.5 hours from an AC wall outlet; Also another two recharge backup choices for your convenience, recharge from car port around 7.5 hours, and around within 9.5 hours from Jackery Saga 100W solar panel (Sold Separately).
Q4: How do I know if my Explorer 500 is charged?
A: To check the charge level of the Explorer 500, refer to the LCD Battery Display.
Q5: What type of battery is in an Explorer 500?
A: Explorer 500 contains a battery pack which consists of an array of cylindri cal 18650 lithium-ion battery cells with high energy density.
Q6: Can the Explorer 500 be charged while using?
A: Yes, you can use the Explorer 500 to charge devices, while it's being re-charged at the same time.
so Im about to go off grid I called Manny walked me through everything so I could truly understand what i needed and never tried to upsell me he was honest and made a customer for life
Living in the mountains of New Hampshire, I have regular power outages from thunderstorms and icing. Most of them are of short duration so I didn't want an expensive gas-powered generator. I recently purchased the Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station and it really fills the bill. No more worries about spoiled frozen food and melted ice cream in the refrigerator, cooking a dinner in the microwave, or just having lights. John