Solar battery comparison table
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Every major home battery sold in Australia, compared on usable capacity, power, chemistry, warranty and typical installed price. Sorted by value: dollars per usable kWh, cheapest first. Prices are pre-rebate installed ranges as of August 2026.
| Battery | Usable kWh | Power kW | Chemistry | Warranty | Backup | Installed price | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoodWe Lynx Home F G2 12.8 kWh | 12.8 | 6 | LFP | 10 yrs | Yes | A$9,500–A$11,500 | A$820 |
| Fox ESS EP11 | 10.36 | 5.5 | LFP | 10 yrs | Yes | A$8,000–A$9,500 | A$845 |
| Alpha ESS SMILE5 13.3 kWh | 12.3 | 5 | LFP | 10 yrs | Yes | A$10,000–A$12,000 | A$894 |
| Sigenergy SigenStor 16 kWh | 16.12 | 10 | LFP | 10 yrs | Yes | A$13,500–A$16,000 | A$915 |
| Sungrow SBH 12.8 kWh | 12.8 | 10.24 | LFP | 10 yrs | Yes | A$11,000–A$13,500 | A$957 |
| BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM 11.0 | 11.04 | 10.2 | LFP | 10 yrs | Yes | A$10,000–A$12,500 | A$1019 |
| Tesla Powerwall 3 | 13.5 | 11.04 | NMC/LFP hybrid pack | 10 yrs | Yes | A$12,500–A$15,500 | A$1037 |
| Sigenergy SigenStor 8 kWh | 8.06 | 6 | LFP | 10 yrs | Yes | A$9,000–A$11,000 | A$1241 |
Installed price = typical full-system range including hybrid inverter where integrated, before rebates. Methodology: median of real quotes plus published installer pricing.
Head-to-head comparisons
- GoodWe Lynx Home F G2 12.8 kWh vs Fox ESS EP11
- GoodWe Lynx Home F G2 12.8 kWh vs Alpha ESS SMILE5 13.3 kWh
- GoodWe Lynx Home F G2 12.8 kWh vs Sigenergy SigenStor 16 kWh
- Fox ESS EP11 vs Alpha ESS SMILE5 13.3 kWh
- Fox ESS EP11 vs Sigenergy SigenStor 16 kWh
- Alpha ESS SMILE5 13.3 kWh vs Sigenergy SigenStor 16 kWh
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest home battery per kWh in Australia?
Budget modular LFP systems such as Fox ESS currently land around A$750-900 per usable kWh installed; premium integrated systems like Tesla Powerwall 3 sit above A$1,000/kWh.
What size battery do most Australian homes need?
Most grid-connected homes use 10-15 kWh of storage to cover evening consumption. Check your evening usage on your bill: a battery covering 4pm to 9am without waste pays back fastest.
Do these prices include the federal battery rebate?
No. Table prices are pre-rebate installed prices. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries program discounts roughly A$330 per usable kWh in 2026, applied by your installer.