In this guide
The Jackery Explorer v2 range has landed at CEN, running from the 99Wh Explorer 100 Plus at £79 to the 3072Wh Explorer 3000 v2 at £1,599 — with SolarSaga panels, carry cases and charging accessories alongside.
The range, and who each size suits
The Explorer 100 Plus (£79) is pocketable backup for phones, drones and camera batteries. The Explorer 500 v2 (£329) covers a weekend of lights, laptops and charging.
The Explorer 1000 v2 (£449) is the sweet spot for most campers — enough for a compressor fridge plus everything else for days at a time. Above it, the Explorer 2000 v2 (£899) and Explorer 3000 v2 (£1,599) move into serious off-grid and whole-home backup territory.
Solar, and why it matters here
Every Explorer pairs with Jackery's SolarSaga panels, in 40w, 100w and 200w sizes. Solar is what turns a power station from a big battery into a system you never have to plug in — though in a UK winter, expect it to supplement rather than replace mains and vehicle charging. Our off-grid power guide covers doing the sums properly.
The accessories matter more than you'd think
Carry cases, trolleys for the larger units, extension cables, car charging leads and fast chargers are all in stock. A 3kWh station is a heavy object; the trolley is not an indulgence.
Our take
Jackery sits alongside Anker SOLIX in our outdoor power range, and between them they cover nearly every use case we're asked about — camping, van life, filming on location, market stalls and home backup. Tell us what you need to run and for how long, and we'll size it with you rather than selling you the biggest box.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jackery size should I buy?
Add up what you'll run. Around 500Wh suits weekend camping with phones and lights; 1000Wh covers a fridge comfortably; 2000Wh and up handles home backup or off-grid living.
Can I charge it from solar?
Yes — the SolarSaga panels pair with every Explorer, and solar is the route to genuinely self-sufficient trips. In a British winter, treat it as a supplement to mains and vehicle charging.
Is it safe to run indoors?
Yes, unlike a petrol generator there are no fumes, so a power station can sit in the house or van during a power cut.
Do you deliver these?
Free UK mainland delivery, and we hold stock in Nottingham — ask us if you need one quickly.
Written by the CEN team in Nottingham — outdoor and portable power specialists. Questions? Contact us or call 0115 924 0666.
