How Many Times Can the Jackery Explorer 500 Charge a 20V Power Tool Battery?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
The Jackery Explorer 500 can fully charge a 20V power tool battery about 3.8 times. A typical 20V power tool battery holds 100Wh, and charging it takes roughly 115Wh once losses are included.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 518Wh (NMC) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 440Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 500W |
| Surge rating | 1000W |
| 20V power tool battery | 100Wh |
| Energy per charge | 115Wh |
| Full charges | 3.8 charges |
518Wh × 0.85 = 440Wh usable ÷ (100Wh × 1.15) = 3.8 charges
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your 20V power tool 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
- A 20V 5Ah pack (DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita) stores about 100Wh.
- 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 a 20V power tool battery
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Charges | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | 288Wh | 300W | 2.1 charges | Yes |
| Goal Zero Yeti 500X | 505Wh | 300W | 3.7 charges | Yes |
| EcoFlow River 2 Max | 512Wh | 500W | 3.8 charges | Yes |
| Anker 535 PowerHouse | 512Wh | 500W | 3.8 charges | Yes |
| DJI Power 500 | 512Wh | 1000W | 3.8 charges | Yes |
| EcoFlow River 2 Pro | 768Wh | 800W | 5.7 charges | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX C800 Plus | 768Wh | 1200W | 5.7 charges | Yes |
| Bluetti AC70 | 768Wh | 1000W | 5.7 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.