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The Jackery Explorer 500 is a 518Wh lithium portable power station. It is one of the lightest and most portable rechargeable lithium battery generators on the market.
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Ideal for weekend camping and quick outdoor getaways – just feel free in the wild.
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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.
High Battery Capacity
Phone (18W)
29.4 ChargesTV (60W)
7.5 HBlender (300W)
7 HSpace Heater (350W)
1.5 H
Projection (100W)
4.5 H
Desktop (200W)
10 HRunning Time Simulator
To power with Explorer 500
(518Wh Capacity)
Please enter the wattage of the appliance
(not exceeding 500W)
Multiple Charging Methods Available

Multiple Charging Methods Available
Long Battery Life
Ultimate Protection
Ultimate Protection
Lightweight and Portable
Strong and Reliable
Strong and Reliable
Clean and Green Solution
(2 + 1) Year Warranty
(2 + 1) Year Warranty
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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.
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.
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.
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).
A: To check the charge level of the Explorer 500, refer to the LCD Battery Display.
A: Explorer 500 contains a battery pack which consists of an array of cylindri cal 18650 lithium-ion battery cells with high energy density.
A: Yes, you can use the Explorer 500 to charge devices, while it's being re-charged at the same time.
Customers praised this portable power station as "great bit of kit" for camping, caravanning, and off-grid use. It efficiently powers fridges, laptops, phones, and small appliances. Shoppers loved the display, lightweight design, and solar charging capability. Some noted wattage limitations and uncommon DC outlet sizes. Minor concerns included charging speed and lack of USB-C ports.
Great bit of kit use it at home and away in the campervan totally would recommend to any one.
Easy purchase quick delivery.
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Absolutely awesome power bank, love the display of power in and out so you can monitor what is using what.
Solar panel is a must extra takes a few sunny days to fully charge in uk, but with the 12V charge connector for plugging in whist driving it almost always charged fully.
Such a fabulous bit of kit!
I bought this as a quick fix as our vans solar system had failed and we wanted to get away. So glad I did as this will be ultra handy moving forward for use in our awning- charging the phones, running the awning light and any other item I have out there.
I bought the jump lead attachment which has offered extra peace of mind.
It’s quite light too which is handy if you have a smaller van like ours (T5 swb)
Really impressed!
Lithium Battery Technology and tajes an age to charge BUT will probably do more than 1000 charges and thats quite a lot ! - I USE MINE to charge my USB C via specual cables, charge my Jackerv Lantern and have a special 12v Car Charger for 100w USB C power and for best power transfer use the orange Javkery charger in the 3 pin socket and also use the mains plug for my 300w kettle, Rice Cooker and Egg Timer. I also charge up Makita Batteries and can power my mini Makita Fridge.
Ii charges via SolarSaga 100w panel and this is enough to top it up !
It through charges from the mains, Solar or Car Charger too, wjklst charging other stuff !!
Expensive phone charger.
My wife bought me this and the solar panel for Christmas, due to my love of wild camping.
Sadly, other than charging my phone or running my travel food heater it ain't an awful lot of good.
I am aware, now, that it cannot power anything over the wattage. Which makes me wonder, why bother in the first place.
Perfect for my T2 to charge phone, run laptop and other items, first time using one and very impressed with it so far
Absolutely loved using our Jackery so far, it’s been perfect for charging phones and other things like usb lights and a cool box. Easy to set up and the solar panel is really handy. Although the panel is quite big it’s thin and slides in the boot no issues. Can’t recommend it enough, worth the extra money!
This is a review of the Jackery Explorer 500. At 518wh and 500 watts continuous and 1000 watts peak this solar generator can power pretty much any of your portable needs. The display readout is clear to understand and is backlit showing the Input and Output in Watts and the remaining battery in percent and battery icon. The AC outlet is capable of 500 watts continuous.
Easy to use straight out of the box. I received it on the Wednesday but didn’t have time to unpack it and charge it up until Friday. Friday evening we had a major power outage in my area for 5-6 hours (the first in 5 years living here) and I was sooo thankful for this little device which powered a light and my phone with plenty of spare capacity, making my evening a little more normal until power was restored in the middle of the night
Absolutely brilliant.
Ran our campsite for a week. Mini cooler 45l, laptops x2, 4 x phones, 2 x power banks, 4 lanterns. All charged via solar and trips in the car. Won’t run a hair dryer, does run straighteners. Happy girls meant happy man ????
Actually came across the bag as above by accident and it's proved handy as can hold and store all cables even some room for plug fone charger.. however jackery Don't seen to push or promote this.
I was looking for ways to remotely power a small PA setup for an outdoor event. When looking into purchasing new kit, I always read reviews and gather as much information as possible before making my final choice.
Battery power station tech was new to me and I quickly discovered Jackery was a significant player. Even though there were cheaper competitor products on the market, I kept returning to the Jackery brand for the overall build, functionality and positive reviews. I didn’t have to wait long for the Jackery Explorer to arrive. Once fully charged, I plugged in my PA equipment and left it running for hours. I was amazed how much charge remained! With confidence, the Jackery was used along with my kit for the event and I was truly impressed how long the unit lasted, plus how portable and rugged the unit is. I made the right choice!
I've purchased the Jackery 500 & Solar panel. I've waited a few months to write this review as I wanted to give it a good test run & I have to say WOW what an amazing piece of kit, it is now something I can't do without in my camper. So easy & straightforward to use, looks great with a simple clean design. Love the fact all the facilities are at the front, so makes it perfect to use in the camper as you can fit it into a specific place & no need to remove when I want to use it as everything is accessible on the front face, perfect. The solar panel is the best I have seen, it is very robust & solid, easy to set up using the back pull out panels to angle towards the sun & the the magnetic closure on the handle area is a bonus, love this feature. Overall I would rate the both items a 10/10 well impressed. Having used it for a few months I can highly recommend this product.
Recently went on a two week camping trip to Cornwall and didn’t have a hook up. With a little Solar top up when the Sun was out the Jackery Explorer 500 made sure all out tech stayed powered up for the duration. Wit two teenage girls in the day family I cannot stress how important this was for my sanity!
We’re craft market traders and were recommended Jackery after speaking to a fellow trader who was using not one, but two of them!
We did our research, read plenty of reviews and then took the plunge. As a small business, every penny counts, so we really didn’t want to get it wrong.
Well, we certainly didn’t! Our Jackery now comes everywhere with us, and honestly, we’d be lost without it. From keeping our phones and payment devices charged, to running fans and cool boxes on those hot market days, it has quickly become an invaluable and very important part of our market-day kit.
It’s one of those things you don’t realise how much you rely on until you have it — and now we wouldn’t be without ours!
We’ll definitely be buying another one, and this time we’ll be adding the solar panels too, so we can become even more self-sufficient. Highly recommended for anyone who needs reliable portable power, especially fellow market traders and small businesses!
Excellent piece of kit! This powered my AirSense CPAP machine for six days, charged two mobile phones, and provided lighting via the built-in torch while I was camping. Delivery was very fast, it was simple to use, and it charged up quickly.
I would highly recommend the Jackery 500 to anyone with sleep apnoea who needs a reliable portable power station for their CPAP machine.
If you havnt yet got one, why not? Great bit of kit, I use mine camping and fishing, even used it at home, worth every penny
Hi there,
I just had to share my fantastic experience with the Jackery 500 home generator. It has been an absolute lifesaver for me, especially after experiencing numerous power cuts. I honestly couldn't imagine being without it now!
This generator has proven to be incredibly reliable and efficient. It is there right when I need it most, ensuring that I never have to worry about being left in the dark. The peace of mind it provides, and the many functions is truly invaluable.
If you're considering getting a home generator, I highly recommend the Jackery 500. It has made a world of difference for me, and I'm sure it will do the same you. They have a great range to choose from catering for all needs.
You will not be disappointed !
I dived and and bought this and im happy I did. We use it as a backup to our campervan solar. Its lightweight and beautifully designed. Charges our phones and gadgets very quickly and we are happy to have this be part of our outdoor vanlife. Thanks Jackery...by the we purchased the unit and not asked to review it.
Excellent bit of kit, especially for the price. Charges quickly and powered a Samsung Freestyle 2 projector, lights and a mini Halfords fridge for the entire evening (1800-2300) and still had over 42% afterwards to keep food/milk cold throughout the hot/humid night and still had 20% in the morning. Put it back on charge and a few hours later, was back at 100%, good to go again. The Explorer 500 in my honesty opinion is the perfect balance of portability, lightweight and power vs. cost. I was unsure about spending the money on one, but now I'm convinced. Very well worth it and now wouldn't go away without it. When not used whilst away camping, I use it in my garage for all the lighting and lower power draw appliances.
I used my jackery for the first time whilst glamping for 2 nights. I had high hopes and was gutted that my electric cool box literally zapped the power down immediately. Perhaps this is my fault and it’s not suitable to charge such an item. I am a little disappointed
great lamp with good lighting and holds charge well
Safe and easy way to link mutiple solar panels to my unit, sturdy made, great bit of kit, takes the worry off your mind about doing any damage to your unit.
I’m absolutely delighted with my Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 Portable Power Station. I regularly use it when I’m away off-grid in my motorhome, and it has completely changed the way I use my van when I’m not connected to campsite mains.
I connect the Jackery to my motorhome using a 16-amp cable, which effectively gives me mains power throughout the van just as if I were connected on a campsite. I can then comfortably run my air fryer, kettle and even my wife’s hairdryer and other hair products without worrying about running out of power.
What really impresses me is that I can use my motorhome’s solar system to help replenish the charge I’ve used, making it a fantastic setup for staying off-grid for longer.
The Jackery has given me a huge amount of confidence when travelling and camping away from mains electricity. It’s powerful, reliable and incredibly convenient, and it means I don’t have to compromise on the comforts we enjoy at home.
I honestly couldn’t be happier with it.
Absolutely love my Jackery — highly recommended for anyone who enjoys off-grid motorhome adventures! 🚐⚡️
Super slick, super capable. I actually did a video review at https://youtu.be/j2B7CXqCv9I , integrating this into a three-Jackery home-brew set-up.
I now have 3.5kWh of power in flexible form!
This is a lovely little lamp, I now have two of them. Fully charged, they last a looong time and with the choice of either cool or warm glow, work brilliantly. Easy to move and place, and look fantastic
The jackory explorer 1000 v2 is brilliant perfect for my fishing trips it’s the second one I’ve had as I previously had the explorer 240 v1 which was perfect at first but I needed a larger capacity battery as I have more stuff to power so I upgraded even though it was still going strong
Really happy with my Power station, easy to use. Stores from the sun really quickly, you can see how much is being stored by a quick press of button on the front. Used it mainly so far to charge my phone, I pad and my watch.
I was about to set off in my campervan with my solar panel but no adapter - unused up to then, and mislaid - so I ordered a replacement to be sent to a destination in Scotland. It arrived there before I did. Of course, the adapter is essential for the Jackery Explorer 240. As for the adapter itself, it works, as expected.
Excellent power bank, prompt delivery at a good price. I look forward to using it on our next camping trip.
Really appreciate the quality of this case which I also use for storing the compatible fast charger plug - I keep the explorer 100 unit in it even when in use so highly recommended
Having, for years used a combination of solar panel, leisure battery and homemade leads, the Jackery is a huge improvement. It takes all the guesswork out of knowing how much power you have left and wondering whether there's enough to keep the fridge powered during the night - and stops you being woken up by the constant bleeping when the fridge switches on and off throughout the night or being plunged into darkness when the tent light goes off.
The extension cable is a must in my opinion, it just gives you that little extra reach to find the best sunny spot, quality product that is simple to use.
I’ve been really impressed with my Jackery. It’s a well-built, reliable portable power station that gives me peace of mind when I’m away from mains electricity. It’s particularly useful for camping, travelling, or keeping essential devices powered during a power cut.
It’s easy to use, the battery lasts well, and having multiple charging options makes it very convenient. I also like that it’s relatively compact and straightforward to carry around.
Overall, I’m very happy with my Jackery. It feels like a quality product, and I’d definitely recommend one to anyone looking for a dependable portable power solution.
Recently went on a two week camping trip to Cornwall and didn’t have a hook up. With a little Solar top up when the Sun was out the Jackery Explorer 500 made sure all out tech stayed powered up for the duration. Wit two teenage girls in the day family I cannot stress how important this was for my sanity!
So far so very good! Has solved all my needs for weekends away in my T4!
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