Tesla’s Big Announcement: The Next Million Powerwall Rebate (Now Extended)

Thinking of installing a Tesla Powerwall 3 but worried you’ve missed the rebate window?

You’re not alone. A lot of homeowners were scrambling to make the original deadlines — especially with solar rebates dropping, installers being booked up, and timelines tightening. It felt like if you didn’t act fast, you’d miss out.

Here’s the good news: you’ve got a bit more breathing room.

Tesla has officially extended the “Next Million Powerwall Rebate”, giving you extra time to claim up to $1,500 per household. This extension is designed to offset the reduction in STCs from May 1, 2026 and give you more flexibility to plan your installation properly.

In this article, you’ll learn what the rebate includes, who qualifies, and how to time your installation for maximum benefit.

What Is Tesla’s ‘Next Million Powerwall Rebate’?

To celebrate reaching one million Powerwall installations globally, Tesla launched a rebate for Australian homeowners installing Powerwall 3 systems. The “Next Million Powerwall Rebate” gives eligible households a rebate when they install the Powerwall 3 or Powerwall 3 Expansion Units. Originally the registration window was set to end on March 31st 2026. Registrations are now open for the rebate up until 31 March 2026 with installations required to be completed between 1 January and 31 December 2026.

There have been no changes to the rebate amount or how you claim it.

The rebate still provides:

• $750 per Powerwall 3 or Expansion Unit
• Up to $1,500 per address

Rather than a direct discount, the rebate comes in the form of a Virtual Prepaid Visa Rewards Gift Card.

How Much Can You Get Back — and On What Products?

Under the new rebate, Tesla is offering:

• $750 per Powerwall 3 or Expansion Unit
  
• Up to $1,500 per address

The rebate applies specifically to the Powerwall 3 and its Expansion Units — not earlier models like the Powerwall 2. This means it’s targeted at new installs or system upgrades using Tesla’s latest generation battery.

Can You Combine This with the Federal Battery Rebate?

Yes — Tesla has confirmed that the Next Million Powerwall Rebate can be combined with the federal “Cheaper Home Batteries Program”, that commences on 1 July 2025. That means eligible homeowners can stack two separate rebates:

• Up to $1,500 from Tesla, depending on how many Powerwall 3 units you install
  
• The federal rebate, which varies depending on battery size, more information can be found on the cheaper home batteries program here

This stacking opportunity could significantly lower your upfront costs, making the Powerwall 3 a much more accessible option for many households in 2026.

Just make sure you meet the requirements for both — including using a Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved installer for the federal rebate, and registering within Tesla’s timeframes for theirs.

If you’re thinking about installing a Powerwall 3 — or want to know how this rebate stacks with other offers — we’re here to help.

Get in touch with us today to talk through your options.