How Many Times Can the Jackery Explorer 500 Charge an Electric Scooter?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Partial
Not fully. The Jackery Explorer 500 gets an electric scooter to about 85% before it runs flat. A typical electric scooter battery holds 450Wh, and charging it takes roughly 518Wh once losses are included.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 518Wh (NMC) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 440Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 500W |
| Surge rating | 1000W |
| Electric scooter battery | 450Wh |
| Energy per charge | 518Wh |
| Full charges | less than one full charge |
518Wh × 0.85 = 440Wh usable ÷ (450Wh × 1.15) = 0.9 charges
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your electric scooter 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
- Commuter scooters like the Segway Ninebot Max hold around 450–550Wh.
- 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 electric scooter
| 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 | 1.3 charges | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX C800 Plus | 768Wh | 1200W | 1.3 charges | Yes |
| Bluetti AC70 | 768Wh | 1000W | 1.3 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.