How much does your Tesla Powerwall battery system Cost?
Tesla Powerwall battery system cost start at $11,500 for a single unit, but costs can increase depending on where you live. Typical Powerwall installations will include two or more units. Tesla also offers discounts for those who have more than one solar battery installed.
What Is the Tesla Powerwall?
The Tesla Powerwall is a solar battery system that stores the energy generated by your home's solar panels or solar roof. This allows you to continue using lights, outlets, and appliances during a power outage or at night, even when your solar panels are not generating electricity.
Some homeowners choose to use Tesla Powerwall batteries to go completely off the grid. Others use them to reduce their reliance on the grid or to save money on their energy bills.
Tesla Powerwall batteries are made with lithium-ion technology, which is the same type of battery used in electric cars. Lithium-ion batteries are safe, durable, and efficient.
Key Specs and Features of the Tesla Powerwall
Battery type Lithium-ion, composed of lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC)
Battery system Compatible with all grid-tiered solar inverters (Powerwall) Integrated solar with 4 MPPTs (Powerwall+)
Energy capacity 13.5kWh
Depth of discharge (DoD) 100%
Weight 251.3 lbs (Powerwall)
On-grid power 5.8kVA continuous (Powerwall) 7.6kVA / 5.8kVA continuous (Powerwall+)
Backup power 5.8kW continuous; 10kW peak (Powerwall) 9.6kW / 7kw continuous; 22kW / 10kW peak (Powerwall+)
343.9 lbs (Powerwall+)
Installation Indoors or outdoors
Temperature tolerance - 4° to 122° Fahrenheit
Round trip efficiency 90%: This measures how much battery power is drawn as opposed to how much is needed to run the battery. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that the average solar battery returns roughly 80% of the energy they store.
Warranty 10 years: Tesla will replace or repair the device or refund the cost if there are any defects or if the energy capacity dips below 70% of 13.5kWh.
How Much Does the Tesla Powerwall Cost?
The Tesla Powerwall starts at $11,500 for a single battery with a discount, though depending on where you live, prices can reach $15,000 or more per unit.
Additional Tesla Powerwalls cost less per unit as you add more batteries to your order. For example, an order of five Tesla Powerwall batteries costs $8,100 per unit or $40,500 with the bundle discount.
A single Tesla Powerwall battery may be enough to keep your home operational during a power outage—or at least the necessities, such as the lights and outlets. To power larger appliances and store more excess solar energy, however, you’ll likely need additional batteries.When you order Powerwall units on Tesla’s website, you’ll enter in your address and typical electric bill cost. (Tesla will also estimate your roof square footage based on the address provided.) Tesla will then provide recommendations for a solar roof or solar panels and the number of batteries your home likely requires.The table below breaks down the starting cost of Tesla Powerwall batteries, but you’ll get a more exact estimate for your home by entering in your address on the Tesla website.
How Many Powerwalls Do I Need?
You might wonder how many Tesla Powerwalls you’ll need for your home. First and foremost, you’ll want to determine how you will utilize the Tesla Powerwalls. Depending on the number of Powerwalls that you install, Powerwalls can be used to provide a few hours or several days of backup power. The amount of time you wish to have backup power will influence the number of Powerwalls needed to sustain your essential systems and appliances during power outages.
For instance, if you live in a location with frequent inclement weather resulting in power outages, you may want to use Tesla Powerwalls as backup power for a whole house. Therefore, to ensure you can power critical systems and appliances during an outage for an extended period of time, it is recommended to consider at least three to four Powerwalls.
If you’re looking for a way to keep your HVAC running during an outage or ensure your fridge doesn’t go off in the middle of a hot summer day, using Tesla’s Powerwall can be a great option. Instead of aiming for whole-house backup power, you can strategically allocate the Powerwalls to ensure essential systems or appliances remain operational. It is typically recommended that you consider at least one to two Powerwalls for partial coverage.
LFPWALL 5000-51.2V 100Ah LFP battery module with the built-in BMS
Tesla Powerwall vs. LFPWall: Which Solar Battery Is Right for You?
Solar panels and roofs are expensive investments, and adding solar batteries for power storage only increases your costs.The Tesla Powerwall and LFPWall are two of the most popular solar battery systems on the market. Both systems offer a number of benefits, including the ability to store excess solar energy for later use, provide power during power outages, and reduce reliance on the grid.
However, there are also some key differences between the two systems. The Tesla Powerwall uses a lithium-ion battery, while the LFPWall uses a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries are generally more affordable than lithium-ion batteries, but they also have a lower energy density.
Another key difference is that the Tesla Powerwall is an integrated system, while the LFPWall is a modular system. This means that the Tesla Powerwall is easier to install and maintain, but it is also more expensive.
