Tesla Powerwall 3
Official manufacturer GLOBAL verified Sept. 22, 2026
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Identity
| category | batteries |
| manufacturer | Tesla |
| model | Powerwall 3 |
| product_status | active |
| region | GLOBAL |
Electrical
| chemistry | LiFePO4 (LFP) |
| communication_can | — |
| communication_rs485 | — |
| continuous_discharge_current_a | 100.0 |
| cycle_life | 6000 |
| depth_of_discharge_pct | 90.0 |
| firmware_requirements | — |
| max_charge_current_a | 80.0 |
| max_continuous_charge_current_a | 20.8A AC (single) / 33.3A AC (with expansions) |
| max_continuous_discharge_current_a | 24-48A AC depending on configuration |
| max_continuous_power_kw | 5.8-11.5 (configurable, AC output) |
| max_discharge_current_a | 100.0 |
| max_parallel_units | 4 |
| max_series_units | — |
| min_series_units_hv | — |
| nominal_capacity_ah | 100.0 |
| nominal_energy_kwh | 13.5 |
| nominal_voltage_v | — |
| official_manual_url |
https://energylibrary.tesla.com/docs/Public/EnergyStorage/Powerwall/3/InstallManual/BackupGateway/2/en-us/index.html
Powerwall 3 Installation Manual with Backup Gateway 2 (covers Powerwall 3, Powerwall 3 Expansion units and Backup Gateway 2)
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| officially_supported_inverter_brands | — |
| officially_supported_inverter_models | — |
| peak_current_a | 185 LRA (locked rotor amps) |
| product_status |
active
Powerwall 3 Installation Manual with Backup Gateway 2 (covers Powerwall 3, Powerwall 3 Expansion units and Backup Gateway 2)
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| supported_inverter_protocols | ['N/A - self-contained, not designed for third-party DC coupling'] |
| usable_energy_kwh | — |
| voltage_class | — |
| voltage_range_v | — |
Physical / mechanical
| depth_mm | 193 |
| height_mm | 1105 |
| mounting | 19-inch Rack / Wall-mount |
| mounting_type | ['floor', 'wall'] |
| weight_kg | 132 |
| width_mm | 609 |
Installation
| clearance_front_mm | — |
| clearance_left_mm | — |
| clearance_right_mm | — |
| clearance_top_mm | — |
| indoor_outdoor | indoor or outdoor (NEMA 3R; IP67 battery and power electronics) |
| max_installation_altitude_m | 3000 |
| orientation_allowed | ['floor mount', 'wall mount'] |
Environment
| ip_rating | IP67 (battery & power electronics) |
| max_altitude_m | 3000 |
| nema_rating | NEMA 3R |
| noise_level_db | < 50 dB(A) typical; < 62 dB(A) maximum |
| operating_temperature_c | -20 to +50 |
| operating_temperature_max_c | 60.0 |
| operating_temperature_min_c | -25.0 |
| relative_humidity | up to 100 %, condensing |
| storage_temperature_c | -20 to +30, up to 95 % RH |
Interfaces & connectors
| cellular | yes (LTE/4G) |
| communication | CAN, RS485 |
| ethernet | yes |
| wifi | yes (2.4 and 5 GHz) |
Protection
| protection_class | — |
Certifications
| emc | [] |
| grid_codes | ['IEEE 1547', 'IEEE 1547A', 'IEEE 1547.1', 'CA Rule No.21'] |
| other | [] |
| regional | [] |
| safety | ['UL 1741', 'UL 9540', 'UL 9540A', 'UL 3741', 'UL 1741 PCS', 'UL 1741 SA', 'UL 1741 SB', 'UL 1741 Multimode', 'UL 1973', 'UL 1699B', 'UL 1998', 'CSA C22.2 No. 0.8', 'CSA C22.2 No. 107.1', 'CSA C22.2 No. 330', 'CSA 22.3 No. 9'] |
Warranty & service
| cycle_life | — |
| standard_years | 10 |
| throughput_guarantee_mwh | — |
| warranty_years | 10 |
Documents
datasheet
Powerwall 3 Datasheet
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| Powerwall 3 datasheet, AC output current | 24 A / 31.7 A / 41.7 A / 48 A depending on model; off-grid 15.4 kW on the 11.5 kW model |