Tesla Energy Plan terms
| Program type | Battery VPP |
|---|---|
| Status | Closed to new customers |
| Run by | Tesla |
| Retailer you must be with | Energy Locals (now 1st Energy) |
| Credits | Grid Support Credits: Per Powerwall, calculated daily and credited on your monthly bill Extended warranty: 5 extra years, on a new Powerwall 2 while you stay on the plan |
| Fees | None stated on the operator's page |
| Control of your battery | Minimum 20% backup reserve during a grid outage Limited to 50 discharge cycles a year (each cycle is 13.5 kWh), from 8 August 2024 on the Ausgrid network |
| Lock-in | Tesla describes it as a no-lock-in energy plan. |
| States and areas | NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT Queensland availability was the Energex network (south-east QLD) only. |
| Solar requirement | An operating solar system under 20 kW per Powerwall, with no zero-export limit |
Who can join
- Not open to new customers
- Existing customers: Powerwall 2 or 3 (not Powerwall 1), smart meter, internet connection
Eligible batteries
| Brand | Models, as Tesla lists them | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Powerwall 2, Powerwall 3 (not Powerwall 1) | Listed |
"Beta" means Tesla lists that brand as beta or trial support.
See every program's list side by side in the VPP battery compatibility table.
Worth knowing
- Energy Locals Retail, the plan's retail partner, has been renamed 1st Energy.
Getting a battery that works with Tesla Energy Plan
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate requires the battery to be VPP-capable, whether or not you join a VPP. If you want Tesla Energy Plan in particular, tell your installer so the battery and inverter match Tesla's list. Our 30-second check shows your rebate and puts you in touch with a CEC-accredited installer.
Common questions
How much does Tesla Energy Plan pay?
As at 29 September 2026, Tesla Energy Plan pays existing customers: Grid Support Credits: Per Powerwall, calculated daily and credited on your monthly bill; Extended warranty: 5 extra years, on a new Powerwall 2 while you stay on the plan. Source: Tesla: Tesla Energy Plan, checked 29 September 2026.
Can I still join Tesla Energy Plan?
No. Tesla Energy Plan's status is "Closed to new customers". Tesla's VPP for Powerwall owners, delivered with retailer Energy Locals. Tesla says the plan is no longer accepting new customers; existing customers stay on it.
Which batteries work with Tesla Energy Plan?
Tesla lists Tesla (Powerwall 2, Powerwall 3 (not Powerwall 1)).
Is there a lock-in with Tesla Energy Plan?
Tesla describes it as a no-lock-in energy plan.
Which states is Tesla Energy Plan available in?
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT. Queensland availability was the Energex network (south-east QLD) only.
Do I need solar panels for Tesla Energy Plan?
An operating solar system under 20 kW per Powerwall, with no zero-export limit.