POWER THE WEEKEND. RIDE OUT THE OUTAGE.
512Wh and 500W of pure sine wave AC in a 12.6-lb body. Two AC outlets plus USB-C, USB-A, and a 12V car port run a fridge, lights, laptops, and phones — at camp or through a blackout. Rated for 6,000 cycles.
Jackery Explorer 500 v2 | 512Wh LiFePO4 | Free US Shipping
Portable Power Station · LiFePO₄ · 512Wh · 500W AC · 12.6 lbs
1. Choose Your SetupWATCH THE 500 v2 WORK.
A real-world look at the Explorer 500 v2 — AC outlets, fast charging, and outage-ready backup.
WEEKEND POWER, BY THE NUMBERS.
EVERY NUMBER, NOTHING HIDDEN.
| Capacity | 512Wh |
|---|---|
| Cell Chemistry | LiFePO₄ (LFP) |
| Cycle Life | 6,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity |
| Lifespan | Up to 30 years (charged every other day) |
| Backup (UPS) | Switchover under 10ms · surge protection to 3,000V |
| Protection | ChargeShield 2.0 · 12-layer BMS · pure sine wave |
| AC Output | 2× 120V outlet · 500W total · pure sine wave |
|---|---|
| USB-C1 | 100W Max · 5/9/12/15V·3A, 20V·5A |
| USB-C2 | 30W Max · 5/9V·3A, 12V·2.5A, 15V·2A, 20V·1.5A |
| USB-A | 18W Max · 5–6V·3A, 6–9V·2A, 9–12V·1.5A |
| Car Port | 12V · 10A Max |
| Total Ports | 6 (power multiple devices at once) |
Note: AC output shown for the US 120V model. The EU model ships with Europlug outlets at 230V.
| AC + 100W Solar | ~1 hour (0–100%) |
|---|---|
| Wall (AC) Charging | ~1.3 hours |
| 200W Solar Input | ~2.8 hours |
| 1× SolarSaga 100W | ~6.8 hours |
| 12V Car Charging | ~6 hours |
Solar priority charging tops up from the sun first, drawing AC only when needed. Solar and car charging can't run at the same time.
| Weight | 5.7 kg (12.57 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.2 × 8.1 × 6.2 in (31.1 × 20.5 × 15.7 cm) |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 45°C (charge & discharge) |
| Extras | Dual-mode LED light with SOS · energy-saving mode |
| Certifications | SGS · TÜV · CE (region dependent) |
| Warranty | 3 years + 2 years with registration (3+2) |
| Dealer | Swag House — authorized Jackery dealer |
EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
| Included | Battery Only | + SolarSaga 100W |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer 500 v2 Power Station | ×1 | ×1 |
| SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel | — | ×1 |
| AC Charging Cable | ×1 | ×1 |
| Solar / DC Charging Cable | — | ×1 |
| User Manual | ×1 | ×1 |
VS. THE COMPETITION.
Three 500Wh-class AC stations. The 500 v2 pairs the longest cycle life by far, fast 1-hour charging, and <10ms UPS backup with US-based dealer support.
| Jackery Explorer 500 v2 | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max | Bluetti EB3A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 512 Wh | 512 Wh | 268 Wh |
| AC Output | 500 W | 500 W | 600 W |
| AC Outlets | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Cycle Life | 6,000 | 3,000 | 2,500 |
| Full Charge (AC) | ~1.3 hrs | ~1 hr | ~1.5 hrs |
| UPS Switchover | <10 ms | <30 ms | <20 ms |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs | 13.4 lbs | 10.1 lbs |
| Starting Price | $449 | $499 | $299 |
Competitor figures are indicative for layout — verify current specs and pricing before publishing.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED.
Yes — the 500 v2 has two 120V pure sine wave AC outlets and 500W of output. A 60W portable fridge runs about 4.5 hours, an ice maker (160W) about 3 hours, and it can boil a 300W kettle around 12 times. Anything under 500W continuous will run; larger appliances like a microwave or hair dryer exceed its output.
Up to six, across two AC outlets, two USB-C ports (100W + 30W), a USB-A port, and a 12V car port — as long as the total stays under the 500W rating. Run a laptop, lights, phone, and a small fridge together without taking turns.
Yes. With UPS mode, the 500 v2 switches over in under 10ms when the grid drops — fast enough to keep a Wi-Fi router, modem, and laptop running without a reboot. It also has built-in surge protection up to 3,000V. (Note: it does not support true 0ms switching, so don't use it for equipment requiring an uninterruptible supply like data servers.)
About 1.3 hours on wall power, or as fast as 1 hour combining AC and a 100W solar panel. From a 12V car outlet it's roughly 6 hours, and a single SolarSaga 100W panel fills it in about 6.8 hours of good sun.
Yes — it charges and discharges from -20°C to 45°C, and the AC output stays stable and full-power even in freezing conditions. That makes it a solid choice for winter camping and cold-region emergency prep.
LIGHT TO CARRY. STRONG ENOUGH TO COUNT ON.
Weekend camping or a home blackout — the 500 v2 runs real appliances, switches over instantly when the grid drops, and lasts for decades.
Camp & Outdoors
Two AC outlets run a portable fridge, lights, a kettle, and charge phones and laptops. At 12.6 lbs — the lightest 0.5kWh class — it lifts with one hand.
Home-Outage Backup
UPS mode switches over in under 10ms, keeping Wi-Fi, modem, and a laptop alive when the grid blinks. Built-in surge protection to 3,000V rides out storms.
Built to Last
6,000 LiFePO₄ cycles — up to 30 years of regular use. ChargeShield 2.0, a 12-layer BMS, and a -20°C to 45°C range keep it stable in any weather.
CAMP. WORK. RIDE OUT THE STORM.
GOING DEEPER.
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