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Home battery · BYD · LVS series · CEC approved October 2023

BYD LVS 4.0

A 4 kWh home battery.

Installed in Perth, after rebates: ~$4,500Estimate: your own quote will vary
WA Battery Scheme rebate: $0It's under the scheme's 5 kWh minimum size
Usable capacity: 4kWhBelow the smaller-home band
Warranty: 10yrs

LVS 4.0: the short answer

In the LVS seriesOne of 6 sizes, from 4 to 24 kWh: 4kWhOne of 6 sizes, from 4 to 24 kWh
WA Battery SchemeIt's under the scheme's 5 kWh minimum size: Not eligibleIt's under the scheme's 5 kWh minimum size
Works withFrom the manufacturer's documentation; the CEC register doesn't list pairings: SMA Sunny Boy Storage, Victron MultiPlus, Selectronic SP Pro, GoodWe ES, Solis RHIFrom the manufacturer's documentation; the CEC register doesn't list pairings
Continuous powerRuns the essentials, not the whole house: 3.28kWRuns the essentials, not the whole house

Other sizes in the LVS series

What we can tell you

Read from the figures on this page. No review written yet.

4 kWh is below the smaller-home band.
It is CEC-approved, which is a condition of both the federal STC discount and the WA Battery Scheme.
We can't score it: a value score needs a price and full specs, and without them any number would be guesswork.

Key specs, in plain terms

The numbers that matter for a home. The full datasheet is below.

Usable capacity: 4kWh; How much energy it stores for you to use
Continuous power: 3.28kW; How much it can run at once: the essentials, not the whole house
Round-trip efficiency: 95%; How much of the energy you store comes back out
Depth of discharge: 100%; You can use the whole battery, not just part of it
Warranty: 10yr; 60% of capacity guaranteed at the end of it
Battery chemistry: LFP; Lithium iron phosphate, the long-cycle-life type

Warranty and support

The warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship for 10 years. Coverage is voided by improper installation or excessive temperatures. Claims can be made through BYD support.

Product: 10 years; transferable; full replacement
At year 10: At least 60% of capacity
Throughput: 59.41 MWh
Installation: Must be installed by an SAA-accredited installer
Support: Australian officeBYD Australia; 10 years in the Australian market. Direct manufacturer warranty through Australian subsidiary.
Perth heat: Rated to 50°C, which covers Perth's hottest days.

Warranty document Datasheet Compare warranties

WA Battery Scheme eligibility

Not eligible

Synergy SSL inverter pairing, VPP participation and state-rebate qualification for this battery. Rebate and STC amounts are shown in the pricing panel.

CSIP-AUS compliant: Inverter must be CSIP-AUS compliant under the current WA framework.
Synergy SSL approved inverter: Pairs with GoodWe ES G2.
VPP activation ready: Ready for Synergy VPP participation.
WA Battery Scheme rebate: Up to $1,300 for Synergy customers (10kWh max eligible).
Synergy Battery Rewards: Requires a CSIP-AUS compliant system and reliable internet.
Interest-free loan: Qualifies for up to $10,000 interest-free.

Under current WA rules, new rebate applications require VPP enrolment and CSIP-AUS compliance. How the scheme works · Estimate VPP earnings

Full datasheet

Every figure on file for the BYD LVS, by section.

Cell & chemistry

Chemistry: LFP

Capacity & power

Nominal capacity: 4 kWh
Usable capacity: 4 kWh
Continuous power: 3.28 kW
Peak power: 4.61 kW
Depth of discharge: 100%
Round-trip efficiency: 95%
Nominal voltage: 51.2 V

Lifespan & degradation

Capacity retained at year 10: 60%
Warranted throughput: 59.41 MWh

Physical

Dimensions (H×W×D): 650 × 528 × 298 mm
Weight: 64 kg
IP rating: IP55

Operating environment

Operating temperature: -10°C to 50°C

Installation requirements

Cable gauge: 10 mm²

Parsed from the manufacturer datasheet, install manual, and warranty document. Confirm against the linked PDFs before relying on a value for a quote or installation.

Documents

About BYD

Years in the Australian market: 10+ (CEC-approved products since 2016)
Local support: Not verified
CEC-listed products: 45 models

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What it costs in Perth

$4,500

Typical installed price, before rebates

WA Battery Scheme: $0
Federal STCs: $0
You’d pay about: $4,500

The WA rebate is $0 here: it's under the scheme's 5 kWh minimum size. Federal STCs are $0 here: this battery is below the size where the program issues certificates. Estimates only; your quote will vary.

Explore your options

Which size band is your home?

Usable capacity, for one battery system

Smaller home: 10 to 15 kWh
Medium home: 20 to 30 kWh
Big home: 30 to 40 kWh
Very big home: 40+ kWh

This battery is below the smaller-home band. The WA rebate caps at 10 kWh, but that is a rebate limit, not a sizing guide.

How it compares

The BYD LVS 4.0 against the closest-sized batteries from other brands.

Specification	BYD LVS 4.0BYD	AKAI Energy AKE-5KW-HBAKAI Energy	OliPower LB51100OliPower

Usable capacity?	4 kWh	4.096 kWhbest value	4.096 kWhbest value
Continuous power?	3.28 kW	Not verified	Not verified
Peak power?	4.61 kW	Not verified	Not verified

Round-trip efficiency?	95%best value	92%	92%
Warranty	10 years	Not verified	Not verified
Chemistry	LFP	LFP	LFP

Specs from the CEC register and datasheet enrichment. Indicative: confirm exact figures with your installer.

Compatible inverters

CEC-approved inverters compatible with BYD batteries.

Victron Energy

MultiPlus-II 48/10000/140-100 230V

10 kWsolar

Victron Energy

MultiPlus-II 48/15000/200-100 230V

15 kWsolar

Victron Energy

MultiPlus-II 48/3000/35-32 230V

3 kWbattery

Victron Energy

MultiPlus-II 48/3000/35-32 230V AU

3 kWbattery

Victron Energy

MultiPlus-II 48/3000/35-32 230V GX

3 kWbattery

Victron Energy

MultiPlus-II 48/3000/35-32 230V GX AU

3 kWbattery

+27 more compatible inverters

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This model is one entry in the desk's index of solar batteries for Perth: every CEC-approved battery on one comparable dataset.

Product Information Disclaimer:

Product specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We make no warranties regarding product performance, longevity, or suitability for your specific needs.

Always verify specifications with the manufacturer and installer before purchase. Warranty terms are set by manufacturers and may have conditions not disclosed here. Battery performance degrades over time.

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Home battery · BYD · LVS series · CEC approved October 2023

BYD LVS 4.0

A 4 kWh home battery.

Installed in Perth, after rebates: ~$4,500Estimate: your own quote will vary
WA Battery Scheme rebate: $0It's under the scheme's 5 kWh minimum size
Usable capacity: 4kWhBelow the smaller-home band
Warranty: 10yrs

Datasheet (PDF)

LVS 4.0: the short answer

In the LVS seriesOne of 6 sizes, from 4 to 24 kWh: 4kWhOne of 6 sizes, from 4 to 24 kWh
WA Battery SchemeIt's under the scheme's 5 kWh minimum size: Not eligibleIt's under the scheme's 5 kWh minimum size
Works withFrom the manufacturer's documentation; the CEC register doesn't list pairings: SMA Sunny Boy Storage, Victron MultiPlus, Selectronic SP Pro, GoodWe ES, Solis RHIFrom the manufacturer's documentation; the CEC register doesn't list pairings
Continuous powerRuns the essentials, not the whole house: 3.28kWRuns the essentials, not the whole house

Other sizes in the LVS series

What we can tell you

Read from the figures on this page. No review written yet.

4 kWh is below the smaller-home band.
It is CEC-approved, which is a condition of both the federal STC discount and the WA Battery Scheme.
We can't score it: a value score needs a price and full specs, and without them any number would be guesswork.

Key specs, in plain terms

The numbers that matter for a home. The full datasheet is below.

Usable capacity: 4kWh; How much energy it stores for you to use
Continuous power: 3.28kW; How much it can run at once: the essentials, not the whole house
Round-trip efficiency: 95%; How much of the energy you store comes back out
Depth of discharge: 100%; You can use the whole battery, not just part of it
Warranty: 10yr; 60% of capacity guaranteed at the end of it
Battery chemistry: LFP; Lithium iron phosphate, the long-cycle-life type

Warranty and support

The warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship for 10 years. Coverage is voided by improper installation or excessive temperatures. Claims can be made through BYD support.

Product: 10 years; transferable; full replacement
At year 10: At least 60% of capacity
Throughput: 59.41 MWh
Installation: Must be installed by an SAA-accredited installer
Support: Australian officeBYD Australia; 10 years in the Australian market. Direct manufacturer warranty through Australian subsidiary.
Perth heat: Rated to 50°C, which covers Perth's hottest days.

Warranty document Datasheet Compare warranties

WA Battery Scheme eligibility

Not eligible

Synergy SSL inverter pairing, VPP participation and state-rebate qualification for this battery. Rebate and STC amounts are shown in the pricing panel.

CSIP-AUS compliant: Inverter must be CSIP-AUS compliant under the current WA framework.
Synergy SSL approved inverter: Pairs with GoodWe ES G2.
VPP activation ready: Ready for Synergy VPP participation.
WA Battery Scheme rebate: Up to $1,300 for Synergy customers (10kWh max eligible).
Synergy Battery Rewards: Requires a CSIP-AUS compliant system and reliable internet.
Interest-free loan: Qualifies for up to $10,000 interest-free.

Under current WA rules, new rebate applications require VPP enrolment and CSIP-AUS compliance. How the scheme works · Estimate VPP earnings

Full datasheet

Every figure on file for the BYD LVS, by section.

Cell & chemistry

Chemistry: LFP

Capacity & power

Nominal capacity: 4 kWh
Usable capacity: 4 kWh
Continuous power: 3.28 kW
Peak power: 4.61 kW
Depth of discharge: 100%
Round-trip efficiency: 95%
Nominal voltage: 51.2 V

Lifespan & degradation

Capacity retained at year 10: 60%
Warranted throughput: 59.41 MWh

Physical

Dimensions (H×W×D): 650 × 528 × 298 mm
Weight: 64 kg
IP rating: IP55

Operating environment

Operating temperature: -10°C to 50°C

Installation requirements

Cable gauge: 10 mm²

Parsed from the manufacturer datasheet, install manual, and warranty document. Confirm against the linked PDFs before relying on a value for a quote or installation.

Documents

About BYD

Years in the Australian market: 10+ (CEC-approved products since 2016)
Local support: Not verified
CEC-listed products: 45 models

View full profile →

What it costs in Perth

$4,500

Typical installed price, before rebates

WA Battery Scheme: $0
Federal STCs: $0
You’d pay about: $4,500

Explore your options

Which size band is your home?

Usable capacity, for one battery system

Smaller home: 10 to 15 kWh
Medium home: 20 to 30 kWh
Big home: 30 to 40 kWh
Very big home: 40+ kWh

This battery is below the smaller-home band. The WA rebate caps at 10 kWh, but that is a rebate limit, not a sizing guide.

How it compares

The BYD LVS 4.0 against the closest-sized batteries from other brands.

Specification	BYD LVS 4.0BYD	AKAI Energy AKE-5KW-HBAKAI Energy	OliPower LB51100OliPower

Usable capacity?	4 kWh	4.096 kWhbest value	4.096 kWhbest value
Continuous power?	3.28 kW	Not verified	Not verified
Peak power?	4.61 kW	Not verified	Not verified

Round-trip efficiency?	95%best value	92%	92%
Warranty	10 years	Not verified	Not verified
Chemistry	LFP	LFP	LFP