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Home battery · FoxESS · CQ7 series · CEC approved May 2026

FoxESS CQ7-L8

A 56.16 kWh home battery with backup power. Very big home size, the 40+ kWh band.

Installed in Perth, after rebates: ~$43,601Estimate: your own quote will vary
WA Battery Scheme rebate: Depends on your inverterThe scheme needs a Synergy-approved inverter; we don't know yours
Usable capacity: 56.16kWh
Warranty: 10yrs

CQ7-L8: the short answer

In the CQ7 seriesOne of 6 sizes, from 13.92 to 48.72 kWh: 56.16kWhOne of 6 sizes, from 13.92 to 48.72 kWh
WA Battery SchemeThe scheme needs a Synergy-approved inverter; we don't know yours: Check eligibilityThe scheme needs a Synergy-approved inverter; we don't know yours
Continuous powerRuns enough for a whole home, air conditioning included: 50kWRuns enough for a whole home, air conditioning included

Other sizes in the CQ7 series

What we can tell you

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

56.16 kWh sits in the very big home band (40+ kWh).
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: 56.16kWh; How much energy it stores for you to use
Continuous power: 50kW; How much it can run at once: enough for a whole home, air conditioning included
Round-trip efficiency: 95%; How much of the energy you store comes back out
Depth of discharge: 90%; How much of the battery you can actually use
Warranty: 10yr; How long the manufacturer stands behind it
Battery chemistry: LFP; Lithium iron phosphate, the long-cycle-life type

Warranty and support

Fox ESS warrants products for 10 years, covering defects if installed by accredited professionals. The warranty is void if improperly installed, modified without approval, or if not registered on the monitoring portal.

Product: 10 years; not transferable; full replacement
Throughput: No cap on file
Installation: Must be installed by an SAA-accredited installer
Support: Australian officeFoxESS Australia; 7 years in the Australian market. Direct manufacturer warranty. Australian consumer law applies.
Perth heat: Rated to 55°C, which covers Perth's hottest days.

Warranty document Datasheet Compare warranties

WA Battery Scheme eligibility

Check eligibility

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: Needs pairing with a Synergy SSL approved inverter.
VPP activation ready: VPP activation requires a Synergy SSL approved inverter.
WA Battery Scheme rebate: Requires Battery Rewards participation under the current WA framework.
Synergy Battery Rewards: Requires a CSIP-AUS compliant system and reliable internet.
Interest-free loan: Not eligible for interest-free financing.

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 FoxESS CQ7, by section.

Cell & chemistry

Chemistry: LFP
Cell type: Cylindrical

Capacity & power

Nominal capacity: 56.16 kWh
Usable capacity: 56.16 kWh
Continuous power: 50 kW
Peak power: 110 kW
Depth of discharge: 90%
Round-trip efficiency: 95%
Nominal voltage: 460.8 V

Lifespan & degradation

Cycle life: 1000 cycles

Modularity & stacking

Modular / stackable: Yes
Maximum stack: 98.28 kWh

Backup & grid services

Backup capable: Yes
VPP ready: Yes

Physical

Dimensions (H×W×D): 1350 × 660 × 360 mm
Weight: 395.6 kg
IP rating: IP65

Operating environment

Operating temperature: -10°C to 55°C

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 FoxESS

Years in the Australian market: 7+ (CEC-approved products since 2019)
Local support: Not verified
CEC-listed products: 116 models

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What it costs in Perth

$50,544

Typical installed price, before rebates

WA Battery Scheme: Depends on your inverter
Federal STCs: −$6,943
You’d pay about: $43,601

The WA Battery Scheme (up to $1,300) needs a Synergy-approved inverter and VPP enrolment. We don't know which inverter you'd pair this with, so it isn't deducted above. Ask your installer. STCs assume about $39.9 a certificate. Estimates only; your quote will vary.

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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 one unit in the very big home band. The WA rebate caps at 10 kWh, but that is a rebate limit, not a sizing guide.

Does waiting change the rebate?

Estimated federal rebate (STCs) for this 56.16 kWh battery

How it compares

The FoxESS CQ7-L8 against the closest-sized batteries from other brands.

Specification	FoxESS CQ7-L8FoxESS	SolaX Power T-HS56.3SolaX Power	Deye BOS-G55Deye

Usable capacity?	56.16 kWh	56.3 kWh	56.32 kWhbest value
Continuous power?	50 kW	Not verified	Not verified
Peak power?	110 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.

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1K5-1P-HI-5

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1K5-1P-HI-6

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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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