Summary
- Tesla partners with Australian home goods store to sell and install energy products
- Powerwall 3, Wall Connector, and Mobile Connector available at select Bunnings Warehouse locations
- Pricing for Mobile Connector and Wall Connector listed, Powerwall 3 pricing available on Tesla’s website
- Installation for charging equipment currently available in select locations in Victoria and New South Wales
- Powerwall 3 has improved features compared to Powerwall 2, company offers Virtual Power Plant program in some areas
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Tesla has partnered with a chain of home goods and appliance stores in Australia to sell and install its energy products. This marks the first time that Tesla’s Energy products are being sold through a third-party retailer in the country. The products available at select Bunnings Warehouse locations include the Powerwall 3, Wall Connector, and Mobile Connector.
The Mobile Connector is priced at $550 AUD and the Wall Connector is priced at $800 AUD on the Bunnings Warehouse website. Installation services for the products are also offered at select locations. Customers who wish to purchase the Powerwall 3 must request a quote from Tesla’s website, with prices ranging from $11,900 AUD for one Powerwall to $35,700 AUD for three. The gateway is estimated to cost $1,700 AUD.
Installation services for the charging equipment are currently available at select locations in Victoria and New South Wales, with plans to expand to other Australian states in the near future. The Powerwall 3, which was recently launched in Western Australia, boasts enhancements such as a built-in solar inverter and the ability to handle peak power levels of roughly 30kW.
In addition to the product launch, Tesla has introduced a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program in certain regions of Australia. This program allows Powerwall owners to contribute stored power to a distributed battery during times of peak demand, enabling them to sell electricity back to the grid and help stabilize demand generation. The company has previously launched similar pilot programs in the U.S., Japan, and other markets.
Tesla customers and enthusiasts can share their thoughts on the partnership and new products by contacting Zachary Visconti at zach@teslarati.com or connecting with him on social media platforms. The collaboration with Bunnings Warehouse expands Tesla’s reach in the Australian market and provides more accessibility to its energy products for consumers looking to save on electricity bills and reduce their environmental impact.
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