Powerwall - Availability and Pricing

[Tonybvi]

Ordered my Powerwalls last January and at that time was given an estimate of 12 months give or take. Just called the supplier/installer today - his reply was along the lines of with Tesla you never know, may be December, may be sooner, may be later!!
Just out of interest I discovered the other day that the installer recently did some work on the Balmoral estate for Queenie so I reckon he should be ok!!

 

[Adopado]

Ordered my Powerwalls last January and at that time was given an estimate of 12 months give or take. Just called the supplier/installer today - his reply was along the lines of with Tesla you never know, may be December, may be sooner, may be later!!
Just out of interest I discovered the other day that the installer recently did some work on the Balmoral estate for Queenie so I reckon he should be ok!!

Powerwalls should be coming with "By Royal Appointment" crests now!

 

[Js1977]

Ive just had a survey done and its a bog standard install. Been quoted £12,900 including VAT. Have prices really changed this much or do i need to faf with another survey and second quote?

 

[MadScientist]

Ive just had a survey done and its a bog standard install. Been quoted £12,900 including VAT. Have prices really changed this much or do i need to faf with another survey and second quote?

Seems very expensive compared to alternatives. Which company quoted that price if you don't mind me asking?

 

[ACarneiro]

That does seem a bit like you’re being fleeced, if I’m honest.
Definitely get another survey. I suspect most all installers will be making a tidy profit, though, as the demand is so great…

 

[Js1977]

Seems very expensive compared to alternatives. Which company quoted that price if you don't mind me asking?

Yes I know but u fortunately I’ve got it in my head it’s this particular one that I want and suits my needs most. It’s from a company called H2ECO based very locally to me

That does seem a bit like you’re being fleeced, if I’m honest.
Definitely get another survey. I suspect most all installers will be making a tidy profit, though, as the demand is so great…

Yes it does seem so compared to the amounts quoted here but there is no breakdown for parts and labour cost on the final quote.

I know sometimes there is a premium due to demand but I usually find it’s for stuff you can get eminently or fairly soon…. Not on a 12 month lead time and probably the rest…

 

[ACarneiro]

Well, I am having two more PWs installed on my system and it’s costing me £15.000 (ish) fitted. Of course this does mean no Gateway, but still seems significantly cheaper than your quote.
I did place the order nearly 2 years ago, though, so I’m not sure if Tesla honoured the original price at the time of order…

 

[RedMod3]

Ive just had a survey done and its a bog standard install. Been quoted £12,900 including VAT. Have prices really changed this much or do i need to faf with another survey and second quote?

Get a few panels to get 0% VAT - I did that.

 

[Js1977]

Get a few panels to get 0% VAT - I did that.

Yes, I think this what ill have to do. My roof positioning is not really suitable at the top hence not worth the scaffolding for it... I do have a brick shed that is low but even worst... they'll have to stick it where the sun dont shine then I suppose!

I dont know why the government bothers with these grants etc.... They all seem to get sucked up by the trade and mostly "we" dont benefit... I must be in the wrong job...

 

[MadScientist]

Get a few panels to get 0% VAT - I did that.

You‘ve got me thinking now as I’m in the market for a PW2. But, wouldn’t the cost of installing a couple of panels and inverter negate any VAT savings?

 

[Js1977]

You‘ve got me thinking now as I’m in the market for a PW2. But, wouldn’t the cost of installing a couple of panels and inverter negate any VAT savings?

Really? Do you even know what you are buying?

 

[MadScientist]

Having a bad day? Or, are you’re responses always so obnoxious? I was actually hoping for a response from person I quoted.

 

[Js1977]

Get over it and do your research. why do you need an inverter?... you are a salesman dream. Carry on

 

[MadScientist]

I must have missed it, when did the PW2 allow DC coupling?

 

[RedMod3]

You‘ve got me thinking now as I’m in the market for a PW2. But, wouldn’t the cost of installing a couple of panels and inverter negate any VAT savings?

20% on the PW cost must be £1,900. You could get a small inverter and a few panels for that and benefit from the extra free power. The maths worked for me when I added 4 extra panels and a small inverter.

 

[Js1977]

I must have missed it, when did the PW2 allow DC coupling?

It does not. My apologies. That would be the powerwall plus upon research and not sold over here unfortunately. Just me thinking it logically would. However thank you for pointing this out to me. I think due to the waiting times and and aparent price hikes, I might be better off going pylontech route with hybrid inverter and scale up that way. Unfortunately, as times passes by without a battery is literally money wasted/added to the cost of the battery imho.

My apologies again and looking back, it was a couple of hasted comments regardless. I must try harder...

 

[MadScientist]

20% on the PW cost must be £1,900. You could get a small inverter and a few panels for that and benefit from the extra free power. The maths worked for me when I added 4 extra panels and a small inverter.

Thanks. I have a South facing garage roof with room for a couple of panels so hopefully the installation cost won’t be too excessive given it’a not too high up.

 

[OneTinyFish]

Ordered 2 x Powerwall 2s in April 2022, received and installed in around July 2022. However, it seems lead times have increased throughout the summer and autumn of 2022.

 

[Tonybvi]

Ordered 2 x Powerwall 2s in April 2022, received and installed in around July 2022. However, it seems lead times have increased throughout the summer and autumn of 2022.

Lucky you. I ordered mine in January 2022 and I’m still waiting!!!! Early next year is their latest estimate. I reckon you must have just caught a cancelled order.

 

[MadScientist]

I got on a waiting list in August and I’ve been quoted June-23 but no firm price. If the price gets silly, I may cancel.

I understand PW2 production has been significantly ramped so hopefully supply isses will ease.