Is My Battery Quote Fair? Free SA Quote Checker (2026)

What this does: Already have a battery quote? Enter the price and size below and we’ll tell you whether it’s sharp, typical or expensive against current SA installed pricing – and what questions to ask before you sign. Works for battery-only (retrofit) quotes after rebates.

Quote checker – battery-only quotes (after rebates)

Quoted price, installed, after rebates ($) Battery usable capacity (kWh)

Does the quote include blackout backup? Battery brand tier

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The five things to check before any battery quote

Rebates itemised. The federal discount and any REPS amount should appear as line items, not vague "discounts applied". You want to see the before-rebate price.
Usable capacity, not nameplate. A "13.5kWh" battery should state its usable kWh - that's what you're paying for and what the rebate is calculated on.
Warranty substance. 10 years is standard. Look for the guaranteed capacity at end of warranty (60-70% is typical) and whether it's cycles-limited.
Who installs. The company selling and the crew installing aren't always the same. Confirm the installer is licensed and accredited - it's a condition of the rebates.
The VPP terms. If the quote assumes a Virtual Power Plant signup for the REPS amount, read the exit terms and reserve settings - compare SA VPPs here.

⚡ The federal battery rebate steps down again at the start of 2027 - worth around $400 less on a 10kWh battery. The same system costs more the longer you wait.

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Quote checker FAQs

What's a fair price per kWh for a home battery in SA?

As a rule of thumb in mid-2026: roughly $750 to $1,050 per usable kWh installed after rebates for a value-brand battery-only retrofit, trending higher with backup hardware or premium brands. Outside that range, the quote should explain why.

Why can't I check a solar-plus-battery package quote here?

Package quotes blend panel, inverter and battery pricing, so a per-kWh battery benchmark doesn't apply. Ask the installer to split the battery component out - good ones will.

Is the cheapest quote the best?

Not automatically. The lowest quote can omit backup, use a short-warranty product, or under-size the system. Compare warranty, usable capacity and inclusions - then price.

Should I get more than one quote?

Yes - two is enough if both are from licensed, accredited installers quoting comparable products. The point isn't ten quotes; it's one honest comparison point.