Tesla Powerwall 3
Official manufacturer GLOBAL verified Aug. 31, 2026
Tesla Powerwall product page, image alt text 'Close up view of Powerwall 3 installed outside a home'
Tesla Powerwall product page hero image, alt text 'Globe with Powerwall 3' (composite marketing image)
Identity
| category | batteries |
| manufacturer | Tesla |
| model | Powerwall 3 |
| region | GLOBAL |
Electrical
| chemistry | UNKNOWN (Tesla does not publish cell chemistry) |
| communication_can | UNKNOWN |
| communication_rs485 | UNKNOWN |
| firmware_requirements | UNKNOWN |
| 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_parallel_units | 4 |
| max_series_units | N/A |
| min_series_units_hv | N/A |
| nominal_energy_kwh | 13.5 |
| nominal_voltage_v | N/A (AC-coupled, all-in-one battery+inverter appliance; AC output 120/240VAC) |
| officially_supported_inverter_brands | N/A (integrated inverter) |
| officially_supported_inverter_models | N/A |
| peak_current_a | 185 LRA (locked rotor amps) |
| supported_inverter_protocols | ['N/A - self-contained, not designed for third-party DC coupling'] |
| usable_energy_kwh | UNKNOWN (not explicitly separated from nominal) |
| voltage_class | N/A (integrated AC battery/inverter appliance, not a raw DC battery for third-party inverters) |
| voltage_range_v | N/A (battery DC pack voltage not published) |
Physical / mechanical
| depth_mm | 193 |
| height_mm | 1105 |
| mounting_type | ['floor', 'wall'] |
| weight_kg | 132 |
| width_mm | 609 |
Installation
| clearance_front_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_left_mm | UNKNOWN (no clearance figures printed on the datasheet) |
| clearance_right_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_top_mm | UNKNOWN |
| 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 |
| relative_humidity | up to 100 %, condensing |
| storage_temperature_c | -20 to +30, up to 95 % RH |
Interfaces & connectors
| cellular | yes (LTE/4G) |
| ethernet | yes |
| wifi | yes (2.4 and 5 GHz) |
Protection
| protection_class | UNKNOWN |
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 | UNKNOWN |
| standard_years | 10 |
| throughput_guarantee_mwh | UNKNOWN |
Documents
datasheet
Powerwall 3 Datasheet