Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Power station · Explorer. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).

The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus is a 5040 Wh portable power station with 7200 W rated output and 14,400 W surge, using LiFePO4 battery cells. Jackery lists an 11-year battery lifespan, a theoretical figure based on 4,000 charge cycles, and says it recharges in about 2 hours with up to 4000 W input.
Key features
- 5040 Wh capacity, expandable up to 60 kWh
- 7200 W rated output with 14,400 W surge
- Supports 120V and 240V
- Recharges in about 2 hours with up to 4000 W input
- Compatible with high- and low-voltage solar panels
- Pairs with the Jackery 60A Smart Transfer Switch to power up to 12 circuits at 120V or 6 circuits at 240V
- True 0 ms UPS switching
- About 30 dB in Quiet Mode and 51.7 dB at full load
- One-button start and plug-and-play setup
What it is for
- Home backup power
- RV
Specifications
| Capacity | 5040 Wh |
|---|---|
| Continuous output | 7200 W |
| Peak / surge | 14400 W |
| Solar input | 4000 W |
| Expandable | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| AC output voltage | 120V and 240V |
| Weight | 61 kg (134.5 lb) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
From the Jackery page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.
How long it runs common appliances
| Appliance | Watts | Runs? | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (with freezer) | 120 W (600 start) | yes | 4.0 days |
| Chest freezer | 100 W (500 start) | yes | 5.5 days |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 35 W (40 start) | yes | 4.8 days |
| Gas boiler (pump + controls) | 120 W (300 start) | yes | 67 h |
| Wi-Fi router + modem/ONU | 12 W | yes | 13.9 days |
| Starlink (standard dish) | 60 W (100 start) | yes | 67 h |
| TV 50" | 75 W | yes | 53 h |
| Sump pump 1/2 HP | 920 W (2150 start) | yes | 4.3 h |
| Well pump 1/2 HP | 880 W (2000 start) | yes | 4.5 h |
| Space heater 1500 W | 1500 W | yes | 3.8 h |
Assumes 88 % inverter efficiency, 90 % usable capacity and typical duty cycles. Build your own list in the calculator.
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Connection and wiring
We have not linked an official manual for this model yet; see the Jackery page.
Error codes and troubleshooting
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FAQ
How long will the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus run a refrigerator?
About 95 hours for a typical 120 W refrigerator that runs 35 % of the time, after inverter and depth-of-discharge losses.
Can the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus start a sump pump or well pump?
Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 14400 W peak. That covers a typical 1/2 HP sump pump (about 2150 W to start). Use the calculator with your exact pump.