Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra

Last updated: October 20, 2026

Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
3.5/5#27 of 30 in large power stations
3.5

A rugged, weather-sealed 1.5kWh station for overlanding and outdoor work where rain and dust are part of the job.

  • 1,536 WhCapacity
  • 1,800 WAC output
  • 38.6 lbWeight
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 1 h 30 minFull charge
  • $0.70Price / Wh
Check price at Amazon$1,079Check price at Jackery$1,079

Price checked October 20, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • IP65 dust and water resistance suits rain, dust and job sites
  • Refills from solar in about 2.5 hours with 800W of panels
  • Independent test found very little inverter loss
Cons
  • Heaviest 1.5kWh option at 38.6 lb
  • Not expandable
  • Costs more than the 1500 v2 for the same capacity

How it scores

The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Battery
Rated capacity1,536 Wh
ChemistryLiFePO4
Cycle life4,000 to 70%+
ExpandableNo
Output
AC output1,800 W (3,600 W surge)
AC outlets3 total
120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R)3
USB-C ports2 (up to 100 W each)
USB-A ports1
12 V car outletYes
UPS / pass-throughYes (20 ms switchover)
Charging
Full AC charge time1 h 30 min (1.5 hr from a wall outlet)
Max solar input800 W
Solar input voltage16-60V (DC8020, dual input)
Build
Weight38.6 lb (17.5 kg)
Dimensions13.2 x 10.4 x 11.6 in
AppJackery app (WiFi/Bluetooth)
Warranty5 years

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