Join us for our EV Experience

Apr 2, 2025 | Awards & Events, EV Chargers

Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle? Or maybe you already own an EV and want to learn more about home charging solutions? Then don’t miss our EV Experience Day at Mornington Kia!

📅 When? Friday 11th & Saturday 12th April 2025
⏰ Time? 9:00am – 5:00pm
📍 Where? Mornington Kia

What’s Happening?

🚗 Test Drive the Kia EV Range – Get behind the wheel of the EV3, EV5, EV6, and EV9 and see what makes them some of the best EVs on the market.

🔌 Explore the Best Home EV Chargers – Not all EV chargers are the same! Our experts, Tas and Ben, will be there to walk you through the differences between standard and smart chargers, and help you choose the right one for your needs.

Dunton Group EV Chargers on Display

We’ll be showcasing some of the best EV chargers available, including:

Tesla Wall Connector – Seamless and powerful home charging solution for Tesla owners, offering fast charging speeds and easy integration with your Tesla app.
MyEnergi Zappi – Smart charger that can be powered by your home’s solar system, making it an energy-efficient choice for those looking to maximise self-consumption.
Fronius Wattpilot – A flexible charging solution that can switch between single-phase and three-phase power, perfect for both home and travel use.

Standard vs Smart Chargers – What’s the Difference?

A standard EV charger simply charges your vehicle, while a smart charger gives you added control over when and how you charge. Smart chargers can:
✅ Integrate with your solar system to use excess energy
✅ Allow scheduled charging to take advantage of off-peak rates
✅ Provide real-time monitoring via smartphone apps

If you’re unsure which charger is best for your home, this is the perfect opportunity to ask!

Why join us at EV Experience Day

✅ Try before you buy – Experience the latest EV technology firsthand
✅ Get expert advice – Learn how to make the most of EV charging at home
✅ Exclusive offers – We’re working on some special deals for attendees

No need to register – just drop in, take a test drive, and have a chat with our team!

🔋 Thinking about making the switch to electric? Come down to Mornington Kia on 11-12 April and let’s talk all things EV!

BYD Battery: A powerful alternative to Tesla Powerwall

Feb 12, 2025 | Battery Systems

The BYD Battery-Box: A Powerful Alternative

With energy storage becoming an essential part of solar solutions, homeowners and businesses are looking for reliable, scalable, and efficient battery options. While Tesla’s Powerwall has been a popular choice, the BYD Battery-Box offers a compelling alternative that delivers high performance, flexibility, and seamless integration. Here’s why the BYD Battery-Box could be the perfect fit for your energy storage needs.

BYD Battery

BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a global leader in renewable energy and electric vehicles, recently surpassing Tesla in global EV sales. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, BYD has developed a range of high-performance solar batteries designed to help homes and businesses maximise their solar energy use.

Versatile Energy Storage for Homes and Businesses

The BYD Battery-Box is designed to cater to both residential and commercial energy storage needs. Its modular design means you can customise the storage capacity to suit your requirements, ensuring optimal energy management whether for a family home or a larger commercial setup. Unlike Tesla’s fixed-capacity Powerwall, BYD allows you to tailor your system to your exact needs.

Scalable and Future-Proof

One of BYD’s biggest advantages is its scalability. You can start with a smaller battery system and expand it as your energy consumption grows. The BYD Battery-Box allows you to add more modules over time, unlike Tesla’s Powerwall, which has a fixed capacity. This makes it a more flexible and cost-effective solution for long-term energy independence.

Seamless Integration with Existing Systems

If you already have a solar system in place, integrating a battery can be a concern. The BYD Battery-Box is compatible with a range of inverters, including the Fronius GEN24 Plus hybrid inverter. This ensures a smooth transition to battery storage without requiring major system changes. For those with a Fronius GEN24, a simple software upgrade allows for easy BYD battery integration.

Reliable Backup Power & Grid Independence

With increasing energy costs and decreasing feed-in tariffs, self-consumption is the way forward. The BYD Battery-Box provides reliable backup power in case of grid outages, ensuring energy security. Whether used for off-grid applications or as an emergency power backup, its high discharge capacity ensures your home or business stays powered when you need it most.

High Performance & Efficiency

Efficiency matters when choosing a battery storage system, and the BYD Battery-Box excels in this area. With high charging and discharging power, it maximises your solar energy usage, reducing reliance on the grid and lowering electricity bills.

Safe & Durable Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Battery

BYD uses Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery technology, known for its safety, longevity, and reliability. LFP batteries are cobalt-free, making them a more environmentally friendly and thermally stable choice compared to Tesla’s lithium-ion NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) batteries. This makes BYD a safer and more sustainable energy storage solution.

BYD Battery Boxes on a plain white background - 4 stack on the left and a 6 stack on the right.

Why Choose BYD?

If your solar system is a few years old, now is the perfect time to consider adding a battery. With energy rebates decreasing, self-consuming your generated power is becoming more valuable. Whether you have a Fronius GEN24 or another inverter brand, there are options to integrate a BYD Battery-Box seamlessly.

If you are investing in a solar system and battery for the first time, BYD Batteries are a great choice for any of our systems. Our team looks at your energy consumption and your estimated production to determine a battery suitable for your needs. BYD has been growing in popularity and has always been a reliable choice. So much so, that Tesla Model Y cars use them.

BYD Battery Box against a brick wall. On the left of the Battery Box is a Fronius inverter.

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