Powerwall 3 Specifications
System Technical Specifications
| Model Number | 1707000-xx-y |
| Nominal Grid Voltage (Input & Output) | 230 VCA |
| Grid Type | Single phase |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Protection Class | Class I |
| Overvoltage Category | III |
| Surge Withstand Voltage on AC Ports | 4 kV |
| Surge Withstand Voltage on Communication Ports | 2 kV |
| Radiated RF Immunity | 35 V/m |
| Solar to Battery to Grid Round Trip Efficiency | 89%1,2 |
| Solar to Grid Efficiency | 97.5% |
| Supported Islanding Devices | Backup Gateway 2 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), Dual-port switched Ethernet, Cellular (LTE/4G3) |
| Hardware Interface | Dry contact relay 60V 2A, Rapid Shutdown (RSD) certified switch and 2-pin connector, RS-485 for meters |
| AC Metering Accuracy | +/- 0.5% |
| Protections | Integrated arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI), Isolation Monitor Interrupter (IMI), Integrated DC Isolator |
| Customer Interface | Tesla Mobile App |
| Warranty | 10 years |
- "X" is a number and the one number in the model number representing a style code; form, fit, and function are not changed, and these numbers have no bearing on compliance.
- "Y" is a letter, and the one letter in the model number representing a pedigree; form, fit, and function are not changed, and this letter has no bearing on compliance.
Solar Technical Specifications
| Maximum Solar STC Input | 20 kW |
| Withstand Voltage | 600 V DC |
| PV DC Input Voltage Range | 60 — 550 V DC |
| PV DC MPPT Voltage Range | 60 — 480 V DC |
| MPPTs | 3 |
| Maximum Current per MPPT (IMP) | 26 A |
| Maximum Short Circuit Current per MPPT (ISC) | 30 A |
Battery Technical Specifications
| Nominal AC Output Power at 230 V (kW)4 | 3.68 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11.04 |
| Maximum Apparent Power (kVA) | 3.68 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11.04 |
| Maximum Continuous Current (A) | 16 | 21.7 | 26.1 | 30.4 | 34.8 | 39.1 | 43.5 | 48 |
| Overcurrent Protection Device (A) | 20 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 63 | 63 |
| Nominal Battery Energy2 | 13.5 kWh | |
| Maximum Continuous Charge Power (Powerwall 3 only) | AC | 5 kW |
| DC | 5 kW | |
| Maximum Continuous Charge Power (Powerwall 3 with up to (3) Expansions) | AC | Configurable up to 8 kW |
| DC | 8 kW | |
| Output Power Factor Rating | 0 - 1 (Grid Code configurable) | |
| Maximum Output Fault Current (1 s) | 160 A | |
| Maximum Short-Circuit Current Rating | 10 kA | |
| Load Start Capability (1 s) | 185 A LRA (Locked Rotor Amps) | |
| Power Scalability | Up to 4 Powerwall 3 units supported | |
| Energy Scalability | Up to 3 Expansion units supported (for a maximum total of 7 units) | |
1Typical use case with energy produced by PV and stored in battery and then released to loads or the grid.
2Values provided for 25°C, at beginning of life. 3.3 kW charge/discharge power.
3Cellular connectivity subject to network service coverage and signal strength.
4Powerwall 3 can output up to 15.4 kW AC power at 64 A and 240 V.
Mechanical Specifications
| Dimensions | 1105 x 609 x 193 mm |
| Weight | 130 kg |
| Mounting Options | Floor or wall mount |
Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature | –20°C to 50°C6 |
| Operating Humidity (RH) | Up to 100%, condensing |
| Storage Temperature | –20°C to 30°C, up to 95% RH, non-condensing, State of Energy (SOE): 25% initial |
| Maximum Elevation | 3000 m |
| Environment | Indoor and outdoor rated |
| Enclosure Rating | IP55 |
| Ingress Rating | IP67 (Battery & Power Electronics) |
| IP55 (Wiring Compartment)7 | |
| Pollution Rating | PD3 |
| Operating Noise @ 1 m | < 50 db(A) typical, <62 db(A) maximum |
6Powerwall 3 is designed to operate in all climates from temperatures of -20°C to 50°C. Performance may be de-rated at operating temperatures above 40°C.
7All wiring entry ports are DVC Class C.
Compliance Information
Safety
IEC 62477-1: 2022 - Safety requirements for power electronic converter systems and equipment - Part 1: General
IEC 62109-1:2010 - Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 62109-2: 2011 - Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters
IEC 62933-5-2: 2020 - Electrical energy storage (EES) systems - Part 5-2: Safety requirements for grid-integrated EES systems - Electrochemical-based systems
IEC 62619: 2022 - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries, for use in industrial applications
UL9540A: Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems
Grid Interoperability
G98 Issue 1 - Amd 7 - Oct 2022 - Requirements for the connection of Fully Type Tested Micro-generators (up to and including 16 A per phase) in parallel with public Low Voltage Distribution Networks on or after 27 April 2019
G99 Issue 1 - Amd 9 - Oct 2022 - Requirements for the connection of generation equipment in parallel with public distribution networks on or after 27 April 2019
G100 Issue 2 - Amd 2 - Technical Requirements for Customer's Export and Import limitation Schemes
EMC
IEC 61000-6-1:2016 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-1: Generic standards - Immunity standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
EN IEC 61000-6-3: 2020 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-3: Generic standards - Emission standard for equipment in residential environments