BYD HVE battery rebate
12 of 12 models are on the approved list. Rebates below assume installation in May–Dec 2026 at $38 per STC. The earliest listing expiry is 31 December 2027.
Models and rebates
| Model | Usable | Nominal | Listing | Rebate now | From Jan–Jun 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVE 6.4 | 6.43 kWh | 6.43 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $1,634 | $1,368 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| HVE 8.5 | 8.58 kWh | 8.58 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $2,204 | $1,824 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| HVE 10.7 | 10.72 kWh | 10.72 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $2,736 | $2,318 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| HVE 12.8-1 | 12.86 kWh | 12.86 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $3,306 | $2,774 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| HVE 12.8-2 | 12.87 kWh | 12.87 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $3,306 | $2,774 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| HVE 15.0 | 15.01 kWh | 15.01 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $3,762 | $3,154 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| HVE 17.1-1 | 17.16 kWh | 17.16 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $4,104 | $3,420 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| HVE 17.1-2 | 17.16 kWh | 17.16 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $4,104 | $3,420 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| HVE 19.2 | 19.29 kWh | 19.29 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $4,408 | $3,686 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| HVE 19.3 | 19.3 kWh | 19.3 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $4,408 | $3,686 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| HVE 21.4 | 21.44 kWh | 21.44 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $4,750 | $3,990 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| HVE 23.5 | 23.58 kWh | 23.58 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $5,092 | $4,256 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
Source: CEC approved batteries list via the Clean Energy Regulator. Always check the exact model number on your quote.
HVE 17.1-1: rebate by install date
Questions
Is the BYD HVE eligible for the federal battery rebate?
Yes. 12 of the 12 BYD HVE models are on the Clean Energy Council approved batteries list as at 9 November 2026. The exact model number on your quote must match one on the list on your installation date.
How much is the rebate on a BYD HVE?
For the HVE 17.1-1 (17.16 kWh usable), about $4,104 if installed in May–Dec 2026, at $38 per STC. The table above shows every model.
What happens on 1 January 2027?
The STC factor drops from 6.8 to 5.7. The same HVE 17.1-1 would get about $3,420, $684 less. The date that counts is when it's installed and commissioned.