Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: what it runs, and which one to buy
The Explorer 1000 v2 is the current Explorer 1000, and one of the cheapest 1 kWh power stations from a big brand (£398 at Currys, sold out there when we checked). It keeps a modern fridge-freezer, a router and two phones going for roughly 8.8 h to 33 h. The original Explorer 1000, the 1000 Pro and the first 1000 Plus are no longer sold by Jackery UK.
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The short answer
When we checked on 5 November, Jackery UK listed the Explorer 1000 v2 at £899, sold out. Currys had it for far less, and Amazon sells it too, sold and sent by Jackery UK.
What it runs in a power cut
| What's plugged in | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus v2 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Router, fibre box, 2 phones and a lamp | 17 h to 48 h | 16 h to 46 h | 16 h to 46 h |
| Fridge-freezer, router and 2 phones | 8.8 h to 33 h | 8.4 h to 32 h | 8.4 h to 32 h |
| Fridge-freezer, router, 2 phones, TV and 2 lamps | 6.8 h to 26 h | 6.5 h to 25 h | 6.5 h to 25 h |
| Fridge-freezer and chest freezer | 5.7 h to 23 h | 5.5 h to 22 h | 5.5 h to 22 h |
Our estimates from the sizer, as a range from heavy to light use, allowing for the energy lost in the power station itself. A modern fridge-freezer uses 0.4-1.5 kWh a day depending on the model and the weather. Not lab figures; try your own list in the sizer.
Its 1,500 W limit covers a fridge-freezer, router, TV, lamps, laptops and most microwaves. It won't run a kettle (about 3,000 W) or a 2 kW fan heater.
Which Explorer 1000 is which?
"Explorer 1000" has been the name of five different power stations. If you're buying second-hand or from a smaller shop, check which one it is.
| Model | Battery | Output | Mains charging | Rated life | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 1000 (original) | 1,002 Wh lithium-ion | 1,000 W | External charger, about 7 hours | 500-800 cycles | No longer sold by Jackery UK |
| Explorer 1000 Pro | 1,002 Wh lithium-ion | 1,000 W | About 1.8 hours | 1,000 cycles to 80% | No longer sold by Jackery UK |
| Explorer 1000 Plus (2023) | 1,264 Wh LiFePO4 | 2,000 W | About 100 minutes | 4,000 cycles to 70% | Not sold by Jackery UK when we checked |
| Explorer 1000 v2 (2024) | 1,070 Wh LiFePO4 | 1,500 W | 1.7 hours, or about 1 hour in Emergency mode | 4,000 cycles to 70% | £398 at Currys, sold out there when we checked; also on Amazon, sold by Jackery UK |
| Explorer 1000 Plus v2 (2026) | 1,024 Wh LiFePO4 | 1,800 W | As little as 1.25 hours | 6,000 cycles to 70% | £749 at Jackery; also on Amazon |
Against the original Explorer 1000, the v2:
- uses longer-lasting lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cells, rated for 4,000 cycles rather than 500-800;
- supplies 1,500 W rather than 1,000 W;
- charges from the mains with a built-in charger in under two hours, rather than an external charger;
- can switch over to battery when the mains fails (Jackery says within 20 ms);
- is smaller but slightly heavier, at 10.8 kg rather than 10 kg.
Explorer 1000 v2 or 1000 Plus v2?
They weigh the same and hold about the same energy. The Plus v2 costs £749 at Jackery UK, £351 more than the v2 at Currys, and adds a third UK socket, 1,800 W rather than 1,500 W, a faster switchover (10 ms rather than 20), a longer rated life and the option of extra batteries. It went on sale in the UK on 14 October 2026, and we found no independent test of it yet. If you only need the essentials through a cut, the v2 is the better value.
What testers found
These are measurements other testers have published, credited with links. Some tested the US model, which has three 120 V sockets rather than two UK ones.
- TechRadar ran a 3D printer through it during an overnight power cut and the print finished without interruption, though the battery reached 0%.
- OutdoorGearLab measured 910 Wh out, 85% of the rated 1,070 Wh, but charging was slow at 563 Wh an hour, almost two hours for a full charge without the app's fast mode.
- The Solar Lab held just over 1,500 W for 10 minutes, managed a 2,200 W surge for a couple of seconds before shutting off, and charged in about 1 hour 35 minutes, or just under an hour in Emergency mode.
- nextpit got 902 Wh out of a full charge, measured about 47 dB in normal use and about 30 dB in the quiet charging mode, and charged it in 50 minutes in Emergency mode (an article made in cooperation with Jackery).
- T3 charged it from half to full in just under an hour, drawing 770-990 W, and noted the app can't turn the unit off.
Good points and drawbacks
Good
- The price: £398 at Currys, sold out there when we checked.
- Testers got 902-910 Wh out of a full charge, about 85% of the rating, which is good for this class.
- Light for a 1 kWh model, at 10.8 kg.
- A quiet charging mode, measured at about 30 dB by nextpit.
Drawbacks
- Two UK sockets, so you may need an extension lead.
- Slow to charge unless you turn on Emergency mode in the Jackery app: almost two hours for OutdoorGearLab.
- Jackery's manual calls the switchover a "non-professional UPS function" and says not to rely on it for servers or workstations.
- No extra battery, and solar input tops out at 400 W.
- Warranty is three years, plus two more if you register it with Jackery.
Who should buy something else
- Four sockets and a faster switchover: the EcoFlow DELTA 3 at £649. See EcoFlow DELTA 3.
- About the same money, another brand: the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 at £449, with 1,800 W but two sockets. See EcoFlow vs Jackery vs Bluetti.
- Long cuts: the Explorer 2000 v2 has twice the battery. See Jackery Explorer 2000 v2.
- Just the router and phones: a small power station such as the EcoFlow RIVER 3 (UPS) costs less than half as much. See the best portable power stations.