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Powerwall 3 vs FranklinWH aPower
Side-by-side comparison of the Tesla Powerwall 3 and FranklinWH aPower home battery systems for Australian homes.
Quick verdict
The FranklinWH aPower is $1,500 cheaper at $7,500 vs $9,000. The FranklinWH aPower has more storage (13.6 kWh vs 13.5 kWh). The Powerwall 3 delivers more continuous power (11.5 kW vs 5 kW). The FranklinWH aPower is more efficient (95% vs 89% round-trip).
| Spec | Powerwall 3 | FranklinWH aPower |
|---|---|---|
| Price (supply) | $9,000 | $7,500 |
| Capacity | 13.5 kWh | 13.6 kWh |
| Continuous power | 11.5 kW | 5 kW |
| Peak power | 22 kW | 10 kW |
| Chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Round-trip efficiency | 89% | 95% |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP55 |
| Scalable | Yes | Yes |
| AC coupled | Yes | Yes |
| DC coupled | Yes | Yes |
| Grid forming | Yes | Yes |
Which should you choose?
Cost per kWh
The Powerwall 3 costs $667/kWh of storage and the FranklinWH aPower costs $551/kWh. The FranklinWH aPower delivers more storage per dollar.
Storage capacity
The FranklinWH aPower stores 13.6 kWh compared to 13.5 kWh for the Powerwall 3. The difference is modest.
Output power
The Powerwall 3 delivers 11.5 kW continuous vs 5 kW for the FranklinWH aPower. Higher continuous power means the battery can run more appliances simultaneously during an outage or when discharging for self-consumption.
On price
The FranklinWH aPower is $1,500 less than the Powerwall 3. The price difference is moderate — features and compatibility should drive the decision.
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