Explorer 5000 Plus 5kWh Power Station
All-in-One System Portable
5.04 kWh LFP solar generator with 7200 W AC output (peak 14400 W) and 4000 W solar input. Expandable to 60 kWh with up to five battery packs and a Smart Transfer Switch.
Normalized price
$932 per kWh
$4,699 listed price
Methodology: lowest in-stock merchant price · normalized to nameplate
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The data
Specifications
Battery
| Capacity (nominal) | 5.04 kWh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LFP |
| Max expandable capacity | 60 kWh |
Output
| Continuous AC output | 7.2 kW |
|---|---|
| Surge output | 14.4 kW |
| Outlets | 4× 120V AC, 1× 240V AC, 2× USB-A, 2× USB-C, 1× 12V DC, 1× Anderson |
Charging
| Solar input | 4000 W |
|---|---|
| Solar voltage range | 12–150 V |
| AC input | 7.2 kW |
| Generator input | Yes |
Smart features & certifications
| App / Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| App brand | Jackery |
| Certifications | UL 9540A, FCC |
Physical
| Weight | 60 kg |
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Warranty
| Warranty | 5 years |
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- Whole-home backup buyers comparing against the Delta Pro Ultra
- Long-duration off-grid
Watch out for
- Heaviest portable in its class
- Expansion via Jackery's proprietary connector — no third-party packs
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Common questions
What people ask about the Explorer 5000 Plus 5kWh Power Station
What's the difference between Explorer 5000 Plus 5kWh Power Station and a residential all-in-one inverter-battery?
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 5kWh Power Station is a solar generator (portable power station) — designed to be picked up and moved, with built-in outlets and a solar input port. It's distinct from a residential AIO like the EcoFlow PowerOcean or Sol-Ark 12K, which is a permanent-install hybrid inverter wired into a home's main panel. Solar generators excel at backup-of-last-resort, off-grid trips, and powering specific high-priority devices. Residential AIOs are what you'd choose to back up the whole home.
What can Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 5kWh Power Station actually run, and for how long?
With 7200W continuous AC output, Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 5kWh Power Station can run anything that draws under that wattage continuously: refrigerators (~150W), LED lights, laptops, modems, CPAP machines, even small space heaters at low setting. Surge to 14400W means it can handle motor-startup spikes from compressors and small pumps. At 5.04kWh capacity, runtime depends on draw: a 60W draw runs 71 hours, a 600W draw runs 7.1 hours. (The 0.85 factor is realistic round-trip efficiency.)
How do I expand capacity?
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 5kWh Power Station expands to 60kWh total via add-on battery packs from the same manufacturer. The expansion battery connects with a single high-current cable and the BMS treats the combined bank as one battery. Note that the inverter section's continuous AC output (7200W) doesn't increase with capacity — only runtime does.
Will this charge from the panels I already have?
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 5kWh Power Station accepts 12–150V solar input up to 4000W. Most rigid 12V/24V portable panels work directly. Residential roof panels (typically 30–50V Voc) work too, but you'll need to wire panels in series to stay above the lower voltage threshold and below the upper. Confirm panel Voc + cold-temperature derating before connecting.
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