Note: Solar Choice is not affiliated with Smart Lifestyle Australia or any other battery manufacturer. Our reviews are independently written using technical documentation and industry analysis.
At a Glance: Smart Lifestyle Batteries score 1.9 out of 5
Scoring is based on our solar battery scorecard, which is consistently applied to each brand and battery available on the Australian market.
$ Price: No verified installer pricing data was listed in this version of the scorecard, but Smart Lifestyle batteries are generally positioned in the budget category.
Company Backing and Trustworthiness (3 out of 5): Smart Lifestyle has was launched by parent company Cyanergy in 2021 and have a significant local presence. While the brand has grown quickly, the batteries were only launched in late 2024. They earn a mid-range score for company backing.
Warranty Offer (2.5 out of 5): Smart Lifestyle batteries include a throughput warranty of 4.05MWh per usable kWh, a 10-year product warranty, and a minimum capacity rating of 70% at the end of the warranty period. The offering is solid but not industry leading.
Customer Reviews (0 out of 5): There are currently no verified customer reviews for Smart Lifestyle batteries on Solar Choice’s independent platform, resulting in a 0 score for this category.
Functionality (2 out of 5): Smart Lifestyle batteries are IP65 rated and modular, but they must be connected to a SolarEdge hybrid inverter, do not support AC coupling, lack built-in fire suppression, and offer no battery balancing. These limitations significantly reduce flexibility and integration options.
Overview of Smart Lifestyle Australia – Company History
Smart Lifestyle Australia (ABN 54 652 113 561) is a residential energy storage and solar hardware brand owned by Cyanergy, an Australian renewable energy company founded in 2010. Cyanergy operates as both a manufacturer and installer of renewable technologies, with a product portfolio that spans batteries, hybrid inverters, solar panels, heat pumps, and EV chargers. Smart Lifestyle also offer heat pump hot water systems.
Smart Lifestyle Australia launched its first battery in October 2024 after being approved by the Clean Energy Council for sale in Australia. SLA-branded batteries and inverters are sold directly through Cyanergy but are also distributed to other installers across the market.
Smart Lifestyle Battery Range and Options
SLA offers a single home battery range—SLA LIFE—available in 5kWh, 10kWh, 15kWh, 20kWh and 30kWh configurations. All systems use the same battery module, stacked vertically with a base and BMS enclosure.
SLA LIFE Battery Series (5–30kWh Modular System)
The SLA LIFE battery is a DC-coupled, stackable lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery with usable capacities ranging from 4.6kWh to 27.54kWh depending on configuration.
Key features from the specification sheet include:
- LFP chemistry (LiFePO₄)
- 90% depth of discharge
- IP65 rating (indoor/outdoor capable)
- Modular stacking up to 30kWh in a single tower
- Cycle life: 6,000 cycles at 25°C, 0.5C, 90% DoD, 70% SoH
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C, with optional heating for cold conditions
- Maximum discharge current: 30A for 5–15kWh systems; 50A for 20–30kWh systems
SLA’s marketing emphasises durability, safety protections (reverse polarity, overcurrent, temperature protection), and high efficiency (up to 97.6% PV-to-battery efficiency). These claims are consistent with a mid-range LFP system but not notably superior to leading competitors.
Must be paired single phase with a max inverter size of 6kW
The SLA LIFE battery must be paired with an SLA-branded hybrid inverter. They only offer a 3.8kW, 5kW and 6kW single phase inverter. This means their battery solution is not suitable for anyone looking for a larger battery or with 3-phase power.
If you installed their maximum 27.54kWh battery configuration with their largest inverter (6kW) then it would take roughly 5 hours to fully charge or fully discharge. This is too slow to capitalise on solar power or any free power windows that your electricity provider might offer.
How Much Does an SLA Battery Cost?
See below rough Recommended Retail Pricing (RRP) for Smart Lifestyle Batteries excluding installation, freight and any rebates that might apply
| Approximate RRP | Price per kWh | |
| 10kWh Battery, 5kW inverter and base/BMS | $5,400 to $5,800 | $560 |
| 20kWh Battery, 5kW inverter and base/BMS | $7,800 to $8,200 | $400 |
| 30kWh Battery, 5kW inverter and base/BMS | $10,500 to $10,900 | $357 |
This means that Smart Lifestyle batteries are notably lower than the average price noted in our battery price index even when installation and freight are added on.
SLA batteries are now CEC-accredited and are eligible for federal battery rebate. You can calculate the potential rebate with our free battery rebate calculator.
This rebate can be paired with the state battery rebate in WA and the NSW VPP Rebate.
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Smart Lifestyle’s Warranty Offer for Australian Customers
Smart Lifestyle Australia provides a 10-year product and performance warranty across their full battery range in Australia.
10-Year Performance Guarantees
SLA guarantees that each battery will retain 70% of its nominal energy after 10 years or until the system reaches its minimum warranted throughput — whichever comes first. The warranty document lists the following throughput requirements:
| Battery Model | Usable Capacity | Minimum Throughput | Throughput per usable kWh* |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLA-ESS-S1-10kWh | 9.2 kWh | 37.23 MWh | 4.05 MWh/kWh |
| SLA-ESS-S1-20kWh | 18.4 kWh | 74.46 MWh | 4.05 MWh/kWh |
| SLA-ESS-S1-30kWh | 27.6 kWh | 111.69 MWh | 4.05 MWh/kWh |
*Usable capacities based on 90% DoD in SLA specification sheet.
At 4.05MWh per usable kWh, SLA’s performance warranty supports roughly 1.1–1.2 full cycles per day — which is higher than most battery warranties in Australia including Tesla and Sungrow.
Mandatory annual inspections for year 6 onwards
From year 6 onward, an annual inspection by an SLA-authorised technician is mandatory to maintain the warranty. Documentation must be kept and provided if requested. In practical terms, this will likely void most warranties in the market as it is unlikely a customer will be informed about this requirement and complete and document the inspections.
Other than this, most of the exclusions and claim procedure look standard.
Read Smart Lifestyle’s full warranty document.
Smart Lifestyle Battery Technical Specifications Table
| Feature | SLA LIFE 10kWh | SLA LIFE 20kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | LiFePO₄ | LiFePO₄ |
| Usable Capacity | 9.2kWh | 18.36kWh |
| Depth of Discharge | 90% | 90% |
| Max Discharge Current | 30A | 50A |
| Round-Trip Efficiency | 96% | 96% |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Cycle Life | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 55°C | 0°C to 55°C |
| Backup Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Inverter Required | SLA hybrid only | SLA hybrid only |
| Max Inverter Output | 5–6kW | 5–6kW (bottleneck for >10kWh systems) |
Pros and Cons of SLA Batteries
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Australian-owned brand with local presence | Warranty requires customer to organise annual inspections from year 6 to year 10 |
| Modular system from 5kWh to 30kWh | No AC-coupling option; limited retrofit suitability |
| High efficiency (up to 97.6%) and IP65 design | Single-phase inverter only; max discharge power capped at 5–6kW |
Conclusion: Our Verdict on Smart Lifestyle Batteries
Smart Lifestyle’s battery is limited in size and flexibility, and is only really suited to smaller single-phase applications. The battery is only recently appeared on the market and has no real track record in terms of customer reviews or demonstrated performance.
The details on the spec sheet line up fairly well and the warranty offered is in line with the mid-range options on the market, although noting the requirement for annual inspections is an unusual requirement.
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Reviews from Australians who have installed Smart Lifestyle Batteries
Can’t give a review on something that hasn’t worked from dad dot. Looks great very slim and tidy got issue with install or possible smart inverter and still hasn’t been fixed from install.
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