The short version: the Explorer 1000 v2 is the light one, the Explorer 2000 v2 is the one with twice the battery for a weekend without recharging, and the Explorer 1000 Plus sits between them with more output and an expansion port, though Jackery says its Battery Pack 1000 Plus has been discontinued. Jackery has since added the HomePower 1000 Plus v2, which takes the expandable idea further in the same weight as the 1000 v2. We carry the 1000 v2, the 2000 v2 and the HomePower 1000 Plus v2. We don't list the Explorer 1000 Plus at the moment, but it's included here because it's the model people search for.
The specs side by side
All figures are Jackery's own, from its product pages and manuals.
| Explorer 1000 v2 | Explorer 1000 Plus | HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | Explorer 2000 v2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh | 1,264 Wh | 1,024 Wh | 2,042 Wh |
| Rated AC output / surge | 1,500 W / 3,000 W | 2,000 W / 4,000 W | 1,800 W / 3,600 W | 2,200 W / 4,400 W |
| AC outlets | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Weight | about 23.8 lb | 32 lb | about 23.8 lb | about 39.5 lb |
| Max solar input | 400 W | 800 W | up to 400 W | 400 W |
| Expandable | No | Has a port, but Jackery says the Battery Pack 1000 Plus is discontinued | Yes, to about 11 kWh | No |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 to 70% | 4,000 to 70% | 6,000 to 70% | 4,000 to 70% |
| 12V car port | Yes, 10 A | Yes, 10 A | Not listed in Jackery's spec table | Yes, 10 A |
Explorer 1000 v2: the default for most campers
The Explorer 1000 v2 is the one you can carry with one hand. 1,070 Wh covers a night of fans, lights, a laptop and Starlink with plenty left. Its 1,500 W inverter runs a microwave or a drip coffee maker, one at a time. Jackery quotes about 7.5 hours to refill it from one SolarSaga 200W panel.
The limits: it can't be expanded, and its 3,000 W surge is short of what Jackery estimates a 13,500 BTU air conditioner needs to start. If you know you'll want more capacity later, look at the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 instead.
Explorer 1000 Plus: more output, more weight
The Explorer 1000 Plus has about 18% more capacity than the 1000 v2 (1,264 Wh against 1,070 Wh), a 2,000 W inverter and twice the solar input at 800 W. It also weighs 32 lb, about 8 lb more. It has an expansion port, but Jackery's own page says the Battery Pack 1000 Plus has been discontinued, so don't plan on adding one.
We don't currently list the Explorer 1000 Plus. If it's the one you want, ask us and we'll check availability. Otherwise, the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 below covers the same "start small, expand later" plan.
HomePower 1000 Plus v2: the expandable 1kWh
The HomePower 1000 Plus v2 weighs the same as the Explorer 1000 v2 but has a stronger 1,800 W inverter with 3,600 W surge. It has four AC outlets, a 140 W USB-C port and cells Jackery rates for 6,000 cycles. Jackery says it expands to about 11 kWh with Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2 units. That makes it the one to buy if you might add capacity later, or if it will also cover outages at home.
Jackery's spec table doesn't list a 12V car port on it. Check that before you buy if you plan to run a 12V fridge straight from the station. The three Explorers here all have one.
Explorer 2000 v2: twice the battery
The Explorer 2000 v2 roughly doubles the capacity of the 1000 v2 (2,042 Wh) and steps the inverter up to 2,200 W with 4,400 W surge. That covers pod coffee makers and most air fryers. Its surge also covers Jackery's starting estimate for a 13,500 BTU air conditioner, though the battery only runs one for about 1.3 hours. It is about 39.5 lb and can't be expanded.
Its solar input is the same 400 W as the 1000 v2. With twice the battery to fill, it takes about twice as long to refill from the same panels. If you'll live off solar, that matters more than the capacity gap.
How long each lasts
Our planning math: hours = capacity × 0.85 ÷ watts. The 0.85 is an assumption for inverter losses.
| Load | Explorer 1000 v2 | HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | Explorer 1000 Plus | Explorer 2000 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laptop + Starlink + fan, about 180 W | 5.1 h | 4.8 h | 6.0 h | 9.6 h |
| Electric blanket, 200 W | 4.5 h | 4.4 h | 5.4 h | 8.7 h |
| Microwave, 1,000 W | 55 min | 52 min | 64 min | 104 min |
Which one to buy
- Weekend trips, carry it a lot: Explorer 1000 v2.
- Might grow it, or also want it for home outages: HomePower 1000 Plus v2.
- Two or three nights without recharging, or 1,500 W-plus kitchen appliances: Explorer 2000 v2.
- Running a microwave or coffee maker: check the watts in can a Jackery run a microwave, coffee maker or RV AC?
- Want the air conditioner for more than an hour: none of these. Look at the HomePower 3600 Plus and our 30-amp travel trailer guide.
For panels to go with them, see how many SolarSaga panels each Jackery can take. Or pick a ready-made station and panel set from the Jackery RV power kits.
FAQ
Is the Explorer 1000 v2 the same as the HomePower 1000 v2?
No. The HomePower 1000 v2 has 1,024 Wh and the same 1,500 W output, but it's built as a backup unit. Our Jackery RV buying guide explains the two families.
Can I add a battery to the Explorer 1000 v2 or 2000 v2?
No, neither has an expansion port. See which battery pack fits which station.
Which charges fastest from the wall?
Jackery quotes about 50 minutes for the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 at 1,600 W and, in Jackery's Emergency Charge mode, about 1 hour for the 1000 v2 and about 1.3 hours for the 2000 v2.
Where do they ship from?
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