Electric vehicles are overloading Australian homes - solar batteries are the fix

Australian households are rushing to embrace electric vehicles (EVs), but many are discovering that their home power supply simply can't cope with the added load. Running appliances, heating, cooling, lighting and then plugging in a car overnight is tipping homes to the brink. The solution lies not in drawing more expensive electricity from the grid, but in adding solar batteries to create balance, resilience and independence.
 

According to Steven Yu, CEO of Aussie Solar Batteries Group, batteries are now the critical piece missing from Australia's clean energy transition.
 

"Solar panels alone won't cut it anymore," Yu said.
 

"When you add the charging needs of an electric car to an already stretched household load, you hit the limits of the grid and your wallet. A solar battery solves the problem, it stores free energy during the day and makes it available when you need it most, including charging your car at night."
 

The new household challenge: powering cars and homes
 

An electric car typically requires as much electricity in a year as an entire household. That means families that once managed their power bills are suddenly dealing with double the demand. For small businesses adding EVs to their fleets, the challenge is even greater.
 

Without a battery, that demand falls back on the grid, exposing homes and businesses to soaring energy bills, peak-time charges and supply interruptions. Batteries, however, soak up solar energy generated during the day and release it after hours, creating a seamless and affordable way to charge vehicles without straining the household or business supply.
 

"Installing a battery is the sensible thing to do and now thanks to rapid progress in technology there are plenty of affordable battery options available for households and businesses. Thanks the federal government, the financial incentives have just got even better," Yu said.
 

Federal rebate making batteries affordable
 

From July 2025, the Federal Government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program has made solving this problem far more accessible. The program offers rebates of around 30 percent off the upfront cost of eligible battery systems, equivalent to up to $372 per kilowatt-hour of usable capacity. The scheme is open to households, small businesses and community organisations nationwide, is not means-tested, and applies to systems between five kilowatt-hours and 100 kilowatt-hours.

"This rebate is a game-changer," Yu said.
 

"It means Australians can add battery storage for less and finally have the power capacity to run their homes and charge their vehicles without compromise."
 

Savings and energy independence
 

A well-sized solar battery system can cut household energy bills by up to 70 percent, saving families between $1,500 and $3,000 annually. For businesses, particularly those operating EV fleets, savings can reach tens of thousands of dollars each year.
 

"Every dollar saved on power is a dollar that can be redirected into families and businesses," Yu said.
 

"Batteries don't just save money, they give households and businesses the independence to manage their energy on their own terms."
 

Future-ready homes and businesses
 

Installing a solar battery doesn't just make day-to-day life easier; it makes properties smarter, more valuable and more attractive. Energy-savvy homes equipped with batteries are becoming highly desirable in the property market. For businesses, battery storage demonstrates leadership on sustainability and creates greater operational resilience.
 

"Batteries are no longer optional. They are the key to powering the future, homes, businesses and vehicles alike," Yu said.
 

"Without them, the clean energy transition will stall. With them, every household and business has the chance to run smarter, cleaner and stronger."
 

Yu emphasised that many current solar enabled households are now experiencing financial challenges despite the early financial benefits of solar. The export tariff, which is money paid to households for selling solar generated power during the day to the grid, is $0.03 - $0.05. Ridiculously, households still need to buy the same electricity from the grid during the night at a much higher rate of $0.35 -$0.69. Energy stored in a battery means there is less need to buy back power from the grid. These numbers demonstrate the value and savings provided to households by adding a battery.
 

About Aussie Solar Batteries Group
 

Aussie Solar Batteries Group is an Australian-owned and operated business committed to helping households and businesses achieve energy independence. Based in Rose Hill, Sydney, the company partners with world-leading manufacturers to deliver high-performance, Australian Standards-compliant LiFePO₄ solar battery systems. With expert local sales support, in-house installation teams and smart monitoring tools, Aussie Solar Batteries makes solar battery technology accessible, affordable and reliable.

Website: www.aussiesolarbatteries.com.au