Tesla Powerwall 3 battery rebate
15 of 15 models are on the approved list. Rebates below assume installation in May–Dec 2026 at $38 per STC. The earliest listing expiry is 17 October 2027.
This page combines the CER's two Powerwall 3 listings: the original listing from October 2024 and the August 2025 listing that adds expansion packs. Each model number is listed separately below.
Models and rebates
| Model | Usable | Rebate now | From Jan–Jun 2027 | Listing | Nominal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1707000-10 kVA | 13.5 kWh | $3,458 | $2,888 | Approved until 17 October 2027 | 14.4 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-10 kVA-13.5 | 13.5 kWh | $3,458 | $2,888 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 14.4 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-11.04 kVA | 13.5 kWh | $3,458 | $2,888 | Approved until 17 October 2027 | 14.4 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-11.04 kVA-13.5 | 13.5 kWh | $3,458 | $2,888 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 14.4 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-5 kVA | 13.5 kWh | $3,458 | $2,888 | Approved until 17 October 2027 | 14.4 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-5 kVA-13.5 | 13.5 kWh | $3,458 | $2,888 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 14.4 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-10 kVA-27 | 27 kWh | $5,624 | $4,712 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 28.8 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-11.04 kVA-27 | 27 kWh | $5,624 | $4,712 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 28.8 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-5 kVA-27 | 27 kWh | $5,624 | $4,712 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 28.8 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-10 kVA-40.5 | 40.5 kWh | $6,270 | $5,244 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 43.2 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-11.04 kVA-40.5 | 40.5 kWh | $6,270 | $5,244 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 43.2 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-5 kVA-40.5 | 40.5 kWh | $6,270 | $5,244 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 43.2 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-10 kVA-54 | 54 kWh | $6,612 | $5,548 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 57.6 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-11.04 kVA-54 | 54 kWh | $6,612 | $5,548 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 57.6 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| 1707000-5 kVA-54 | 54 kWh | $6,612 | $5,548 | Approved until 31 December 2027 | 57.6 kWh | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
Rebates assume $38 per STC; your installer sets the price they credit and may deduct fees. Based on Clean Energy Regulator material (CEC approved solar batteries list) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence, with brand spellings merged and models grouped by series. Always check the exact model number on your quote.
1707000-10 kVA: rebate by install date
| Installed | Rebate |
|---|---|
| May–Dec 2026 (now) | $3,458 |
| Jan–Jun 2027 | $2,888 |
| Jul–Dec 2027 | $2,660 |
| Jan–Jun 2028 | $2,356 |
| Jul–Dec 2028 | $2,090 |
| Jan–Jun 2029 | $1,824 |
| Jul–Dec 2029 | $1,558 |
| Jan–Jun 2030 | $1,330 |
| Jul–Dec 2030 | $1,064 |
Similar-sized batteries from other brands
Closest in usable capacity to the 13.5 kWh 1707000-10 kVA, from batteries on the approved list today. Listed by size for comparison, not as a recommendation.
Questions
Is the Tesla Powerwall 3 eligible for the federal battery rebate?
It's on the list. 15 of the 15 Tesla Powerwall 3 models are on the Clean Energy Council approved batteries list as at 12 November 2026, which is one condition of the federal rebate. You also need an accredited installer, a battery of 5 to 100 kWh that can join a virtual power plant, and the exact model number on your quote to match the list on your installation date.
How much is the rebate on a Tesla Powerwall 3?
For the 1707000-10 kVA (AS4777-2 2020) (13.5 kWh usable), about $3,458 if installed in May–Dec 2026, at $38 per STC. Your installer sets the price they credit for STCs and may deduct fees, so the discount on your quote can differ. The table above shows every model.
What happens on 1 January 2027?
The STC factor drops from 6.8 to 5.7. The same 1707000-10 kVA (AS4777-2 2020) would get about $2,888, $570 less. The date that counts is when it's installed and commissioned.