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Powerwall 3 vs Sungrow SBR160 HV

Side-by-side comparison of the Tesla Powerwall 3 and Sungrow SBR160 HV home battery systems for Australian homes.

Tesla

Powerwall 3

$9,000

13.5 kWh · 11.5 kW cont.

Sungrow

SBR160 HV

$10,500

16 kWh · 9.6 kW cont.

Quick verdict

The Powerwall 3 is $1,500 cheaper at $9,000 vs $10,500. The Sungrow SBR160 HV has more storage (16 kWh vs 13.5 kWh). The Powerwall 3 delivers more continuous power (11.5 kW vs 9.6 kW). The Sungrow SBR160 HV is more efficient (97% vs 89% round-trip).

Spec Powerwall 3 Sungrow SBR160 HV
Price (supply) $9,000 $10,500
Capacity 13.5 kWh 16 kWh
Continuous power 11.5 kW 9.6 kW
Peak power 22 kW 15 kW
Chemistry LFP LFP
Round-trip efficiency 89% 97%
Warranty 10 years 10 years
IP rating IP67 IP55
Scalable Yes Yes
AC coupled Yes No
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 Sungrow SBR160 HV costs $656/kWh. The Sungrow SBR160 HV delivers more storage per dollar.

Storage capacity

The Sungrow SBR160 HV stores 16 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 9.6 kW for the Sungrow SBR160 HV. Higher continuous power means the battery can run more appliances simultaneously during an outage or when discharging for self-consumption.

Coupling compatibility

The Powerwall 3 supports AC coupling, meaning it can be added to any existing solar system regardless of inverter brand. The Sungrow SBR160 HV is DC-coupled only and requires a compatible hybrid inverter — check compatibility before purchasing.

On price

The Powerwall 3 is $1,500 less than the Sungrow SBR160 HV. The price difference is moderate — features and compatibility should drive the decision.

Powerwall 3 Full Specs → Sungrow SBR160 HV Full Specs →

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