Tesla Powerwall 3 AC with Backup Gateway 2 battery rebate
4 of 4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1707000-ACPW3-13.5 (AS4777-2 2020) | 13.5 kWh | 14.4 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $3,458 | $2,888 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| 1707000-ACPW3-27 (AS4777-2 2020) | 27 kWh | 28.8 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $5,624 | $4,712 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| 1707000-ACPW3-40.5 (AS4777-2 2020) | 40.5 kWh | 43.2 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $6,270 | $5,244 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| 1707000-ACPW3-54 (AS4777-2 2020) | 54 kWh | 57.6 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $6,612 | $5,548 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
Source: CEC approved batteries list via the Clean Energy Regulator. Always check the exact model number on your quote.
1707000-ACPW3-40.5 (AS4777-2 2020): rebate by install date
Questions
Is the Tesla Powerwall 3 AC with Backup Gateway 2 eligible for the federal battery rebate?
Yes. 4 of the 4 Tesla Powerwall 3 AC with Backup Gateway 2 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 Tesla Powerwall 3 AC with Backup Gateway 2?
For the 1707000-ACPW3-40.5 (AS4777-2 2020) (40.5 kWh usable), about $6,270 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 1707000-ACPW3-40.5 (AS4777-2 2020) would get about $5,244, $1,026 less. The date that counts is when it's installed and commissioned.