How Many Times Can the Jackery Explorer 500 Charge an E-Bike Battery?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Partial
Not fully. The Jackery Explorer 500 gets an e-bike battery to about 77% before it runs flat. A typical e-bike battery holds 500Wh, and charging it takes roughly 575Wh once losses are included.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 518Wh (NMC) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 440Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 500W |
| Surge rating | 1000W |
| E-bike battery | 500Wh |
| Energy per charge | 575Wh |
| Full charges | less than one full charge |
518Wh × 0.85 = 440Wh usable ÷ (500Wh × 1.15) = 0.8 charges
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your e-bike battery and enter its real wattage.
Recharging with solar
The Jackery Explorer 500 accepts up to 100W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 375Wh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours).
Tips
- Most e-bike batteries are 400–750Wh. Their chargers draw 100–250W.
- The Jackery Explorer 500 uses NMC cells, which are lighter but rated for fewer cycles (typically 500–800) than newer LFP models.
Other power stations running an e-bike battery
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Charges | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | 288Wh | 300W | less than one full charge | Partial |
| Goal Zero Yeti 500X | 505Wh | 300W | less than one full charge | Partial |
| EcoFlow River 2 Max | 512Wh | 500W | less than one full charge | Partial |
| Anker 535 PowerHouse | 512Wh | 500W | less than one full charge | Partial |
| DJI Power 500 | 512Wh | 1000W | less than one full charge | Partial |
| EcoFlow River 2 Pro | 768Wh | 800W | 1.1 charges | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX C800 Plus | 768Wh | 1200W | 1.1 charges | Yes |
| Bluetti AC70 | 768Wh | 1000W | 1.1 charges | Yes |
FAQ
How long does the Jackery Explorer 500 take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 100W of solar input it refills in about 6.9 hours of strong sun. A single 200W panel is enough to max out its solar input.