SMILE-G3
97/100 guide matchResearch-based recommendation · catalogue evidence
Homes wanting a modular AlphaESS battery and inverter package
Watch: Overlapping SMILE and SMILE-G3 names make exact battery and inverter codes essential.
View product →Australian buying guide · Home batteries
Home battery price per usable kWh in Australia
Price per usable kWh is a helpful quote-checking yardstick, but it does not measure inverter power, backup quality, warranty scope or compatibility.
- Editorial update
- Latest listed product update
- Reading time
- 6 minutes
- Author
- Patryk Lazarz (TechManPat)
Quick recommendations
The shortlist.
One best-fit option per brand, selected using this guide's rules. Fewer choices appear when fewer brands qualify. Product details can change independently of the editorial update above; check each profile's source and verification dates before purchase.
Home Battery 400V
97/100 guide matchResearch-based recommendation · catalogue evidence
Guide fit balanced against listed planning price: $10,750. Homes already built around SolarEdge optimisation and monitoring
Watch: It is strongly dependent on the SolarEdge ecosystem and compatible Home Hub hardware.
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SBR096–256
97/100 guide matchResearch-based recommendation · catalogue evidence
A mainstream, installer-familiar hybrid battery package
Watch: Some inverter pairings may still require a larger minimum stack than the 6.4 kWh approved family entry.
View product →Things to consider
What to check before buying.
01Normalise the capacity
Compare systems at similar usable capacity rather than mixing a starter stack with a large installation.
02Include required hardware
Gateways, meters and inverters can materially change the real installed cost.
03Keep quality factors visible
Service, phase support, output and warranty conditions can justify a higher price per kWh.
Product comparison
Compare the guide-qualified products.
The match score measures fit against this guide's published rules (55 baseline points plus up to 42 for matched preferences). Missing prices earn no affordability points. Equal scores mean equal rule matches, not equal tested performance. Prices are dated planning evidence, not live offers.
How this guide scores fit
- Has a lower representative installed allowance — weight 14
- Retains useful capacity headroom — weight 10
- States at least a ten-year warranty — weight 8
Scores use recorded catalogue attributes, not measured performance. Budget and premium selections compare remaining brand finalists, so they are alternatives to the overall pick.
| Product | Price | Warranty | Key specifications | Guide match | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaESSSMILE-G3 | $9,250 | 10 years / conditions apply |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
| SolarEdgeHome Battery 400V | $10,750 | 10 years |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
| SungrowSBR096–256 | $10,750 | 10 years |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
 GrowattAPX HV | $11,250 | 10 years |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
 SAJB2S HV 5–25 | $11,250 | 10 years |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
 SAJB2S HV New | $11,250 | 10 years |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
 Fox ESSCQ7 | $11,250 | 10 years / current Australian terms apply |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
 GoodWeLynx Home F G2 | $11,250 | 10 years / conditions apply |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you compare.
Is the cheapest per kWh always best?
No.
Does the figure include installation?
The Compare index uses an indicative installed-system allowance.
Where is the full data?
The Battery Price Index page publishes the methodology and downloadable CSV.
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