Do Aussie EV and home battery owners deserve a free ride?

From road usage tax to higher grid supply fees, some Australians going all-electric cry foul when asked to help pay for infrastructure they use every day.

As Australia struggles to meet its targets in the push towards net-zero, more and more people are taking matters into their own hands by investing in electric vehicles, solar panels and home batteries.

The challenge for the government and private sector is to encourage early adopters to make these significant upfront investments, while still collecting enough funds to help pay for the roads and power lines on which we all rely.

It’s a difficult balance, but there’s been a lot of pushback recently against schemes that make life more affordable for EV and battery owners at the expense of other Australians.

How do Aussie EV and battery owners get a free ride?

Australia’s EV fringe benefit tax break was introduced back in 2022 to encourage EV adoption by reducing the cost of a novated lease. Take-up has been far greater than expected – costing taxpayers $1.35 billion in the 2025-26 financial year alone. There are calls to scrap the tax break, especially when 30 per cent of EVs bought under the scheme have gone to people earning more than $190,000 a year, according to the AFR.

Plus, there’s debate as to whether the government should be providing $40 million to expand Australia’s public EV charging network for those who can afford to go electric.

Then there’s the ongoing argument over when Australian EV drivers should start paying a road user tax of a few cents per kilometre. The tax is designed to make up for the fact EV owners don’t pay the fuel excise tax, which helps fund the nation’s road infrastructure.

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Separately, the government is about to rein in the solar home battery rebate, to stop well-off early adopters buying giant batteries and making a profit selling power back to the grid during peak demand. The average size of the almost 200,000 systems installed since December is a hefty 32 kWh, according to the AFR.

On top of this, there’s outcry over the latest proposal from the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) to charge all households much higher daily supply fees, in place of high per kW usage fees.

The idea is to more evenly spread the cost of supplying power – reducing energy costs for homes that can’t afford solar panels and batteries, not to mention renters and apartment owners who have no choice. In return, it would wipe out the significant energy usage savings that battery early adopters are relying on to make it a worthwhile long-term investment.

How do we strike the right balance?

At this point, I need to declare that I have some skin in the game, with a Tesla Model Y parked in the driveway, solar panels on the roof and a Sigenergy home battery down the side of the house.

All of these were a stretch financially, made possible thanks to various government rebates designed to encourage early adopters like me, who certainly aren’t rich but can’t exactly cry poor.

While I’m keen to reduce my household’s reliance on petroleum and coal, I was also motivated by saving money in the long-run.

Image: Adam Turner.

Considering all this, you’d expect me to be vehemently against any push to increase costs for EV and battery owners. Extreme points of view are all the rage these days, but I think Australia needs to strike a sensible compromise when it comes to giving electrification early adopters a leg up.

EV and battery owners like me certainly don’t deserve a free ride, considering that we expect the roads and electricity grid to be maintained, even if it’s just to sell back power.

I have no problem paying a few hundred dollars a year in road usage tax for my Tesla. It’s a bill that I’d say most Australian EV owners could pay without too much financial distress, especially when you consider how much they’re saving on petrol right now.

One of the reasons why this seems fair is there was always going to be an EV road usage tax; it was just a question of when.

Likewise, I don’t have a problem with gradually scaling back the EV FBT tax rebate and home battery rebate for new customers, to ensure that well-off early adopters don’t chew up all the funds that could instead help lower-income households buy more modest EVs and batteries. That’s fine, as long as the changes didn’t retrospectively hit those who have already made the investment.

Image: Adam Turner.

It’s a different story when you’re talking about changing home power bills and pulling the rug out from under people who calculated they could only afford a battery based on reasonable assumptions around long-term savings. 

For example, I’m halfway through a five-year novated lease on my Tesla, which provides me with the certainty of fixed monthly costs when it comes to car repayments and running costs.

I’m certain the government won’t take away my tax break in the middle of my lease, bumping up my locked-in monthly costs. Instead, it would be fairer to apply the change to new leases after a certain date, so people could make an informed decision before signing on the dotted line.

Home battery owners deserve similar consideration when it comes to dramatically changing grid supply costs. They signed up for a battery in good faith, assuming they would make their money back in lower power usage fees.

Early EV and home battery adopters shouldn’t get burned

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have a problem with EV and battery-friendly electricity plans changing slightly higher daily supply and usage fees, to help offset the fact you’re paying a lot less overall.

When I got my Tesla, I changed to an electricity plan with a free charging window in the middle of the day. When I got the Sigenergy home battery, I switched to a plan that added a cheap charging window in the middle of the night. My daily supply and per kWh usage charges increased each time, but overall, I was still much better off.

Those increases are not the same as potentially jacking up everyone’s daily supply charges so high that it practically eliminates the benefit of the home battery rebate. If these changes were made overnight, many Australians would have lost thousands of dollars, wasted on batteries with a return on investment now much longer than the actual life of the battery.

Any dramatic changes to the structure of Australian power bills need to be phased in very gradually, to ensure battery early adopters who’ve already spent a lot of money don’t get burned.

Aussie EV and battery owners don’t deserve a free ride, but they also don’t deserve to be taken for a ride by dramatic changes after they’ve taken the plunge, punishing them for doing the right thing and leading the charge to abandon fossil fuels.

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Amazon Eero Outdoor 7 review: Bring your Wi-Fi outside

8.2

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I have been using mesh Wi-Fi routers for some years and, put simply, have been enjoying fewer complaints from the family about internet access. Over the last few years, I have tested outdoor security cameras and robotic lawn mowers, and I have always faced one key issue. They need Wi-Fi coverage to work. I have found the Eero Pro 7 to be great in my house, with reasonable coverage through the walls into my garden, but not very far into it.

I take a look at the Eero Outdoor 7 to see if it can meet my outdoor Wi-Fi needs.

Table of contents

• Why is Mesh so good for Wi-Fi?
• Features
• Specifications and price
• Using the Eero Outdoor 7
• Who is the Eero Outdoor 7 for?

Amazon eero Outdoor 7 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router (newest gen), weatherproof rating of IP66, coverage up to 1,390 m² outdoors, single pack, includes 30 W PoE+ adaptor

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Why is mesh so good for Wi-Fi?

A single Wi-Fi router’s signal can only reach so far, and the further you go, the speed and consistency deteriorate. A Wi-Fi extender will increase that distance by placing it halfway between your router and the area where you want Wi-Fi connectivity. A Wi-Fi extender has lots of compromises.

On the other hand, a mesh network strengthens coverage by placing units similarly to extenders, keeping the same Wi-Fi network name and improving handover between mesh units to provide consistent coverage at higher speeds more securely.

Eero Outdoor 7 features

The Amazon Eero Outdoor 7 is a weatherproof mesh Wi-Fi satellite that extends your Eero Wi-Fi internet outdoors. Rated IP66, the outdoor unit can be mounted outside and withstand rain and dust, ensuring consistent high-speed internet for your outdoor activities.

Best mounted between two and five metres above the ground, Wi-Fi will improve in a 21m radius. If set up optimally, you will get the same speed in a deck chair on the back lawn as you would inside your house. If you are lucky enough to have a 2 Gbps NBN connection, this Eero can support that speed.

Box contents. Image: Angus Jones.

In the box you will find the Outdoor 7, a mounting bracket and hardware (screws, etc.), and a power supply. The included power supply plugs into a standard mains power outlet and, when powered, links to the other Eero mesh units via Wi-Fi.

You can also power the Outdoor 7 with a power over Ethernet (POE) cable. To do so, you will also need to have a powered switch and an Ethernet cable. Assuming the indoor Eero router is connected to the same switch via Ethernet, the Outdoor 7 does not even need to be within Wi-Fi range, thereby extending your Wi-Fi network even further.

Amazon products are known for how easy their setup is and how well their apps work. Using the Eero app, the setup is super easy, and information around positioning, testing, and mounting is all there on your smartphone screen for you to follow.

Eero app. Screenshots: Angus Jones.

Amazon uses some fancy marketing terms in the form of ‘True Mesh’, ‘True Roam’ and ‘True Channel’ to back up their claim of optimal performance and reliable Wi-Fi. Breaking it down, Eero uses software to determine the best way for each mesh unit to communicate with one another. They then work hard so that as you move from one location to another in your house, the handoff between the mesh units to your phone is seamless.

Finally, the router is smart enough to analyse the traffic from competing W-Fi networks (your neighbours) in the vicinity and pick channels that are not in use or are less congested, which will give the best performance.

I was surprised by the $729.99 price for one unit in Australia, which is more than double the price of the standard Eero 7 mesh router.

The Outdoor 7 not only works with the current range of Eero 7 devices, but it is also backwards compatible with all previous Eero products.

Eero Outdoor 7 specifications and price

Frequency	2.4Ghz & 5 GHz supporting up to 100 devices
Temp	-40 to +55 degrees Celsius
Field of view	360 Degrees
Dimensions	21 x 16 x 9 cm
Price (RRP)	$729.99 (one unit)
Website	Eero Australia
Warranty	Three years

Using the Eero Outdoor 7

I installed my Eero Outdoor 7 in about 10 minutes on a brick-veneer wall. As I looked at the included hardware, all I needed were the screws and wall plugs. I must admit that I did not know what the other fittings were for. It’s all explained on Eero’s website, including some handy installation videos.

Image: Angus Jones.

The app will lead you through the process, but note that some of the terms refer to American building products, such as ‘stucco’; in Australian terms, this is render. However, for most who will be mounting onto brick, follow the stucco instructions.

At the end of the power cable is a weatherproof plug that will screw into the bottom of the Outdoor 7. This plug should be removed to reveal the Ethernet plug. The Ethernet plug is much smaller, so you will need a smaller hole. Reinstall the waterproof plug after you have the cable through the wall.

I was lucky that where I installed my unit, the wall is an attic. You will have a cable and a power brick, and will require a power point, which you must consider as part of the installation. A cable running along the inside of a family room wall is unattractive. Although not required, an electrician may come up with a better solution.

Once added to your Eero setup, the outdoor unit acts like any other Eero mesh unit, with similar controls. Do note that the Outdoor 7 only supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies.

The antenna inside the Eero is omnidirectional but with limited up-and-down range, so it will work in all directions across a plane. If you mounted it on a pole, you would have good coverage 20 metres away across the front, rear, and sides. However, most installs will be on a wall, most likely brick in Australia, so make sure you mount it on a wall facing the outdoor area where you want improved Wi-Fi coverage.

I like the Eero 7 solution so much, I use it myself over other brands. The outdoor antenna now gives me internet in my entire yard. The robot lawn mower never loses its signal, and I can work on my laptop outside or stream a football game. My caravan is in range if I need to hide from the world, and I can mount a camera deep in my yard to ensure no one tries to steal it.

Screenshot: Angus Jones.

I did an internet speed test at my back fence, which is 25m from the house. I previously had no coverage, but it has since changed to 196 Mbps down and 37 Mbps up (NBN plan 500/40), which is exceptional.

Who is the Eero Outdoor 7 for?

If you want to extend your internet world into the backyard or perhaps an outside shed, then the Eero Outdoor 7 is a key addition to any Eero mesh solution.

Netflix at the pool, Zoom calls from the deckchair, security cameras, outdoor sensors, and robots will now enjoy the same internet speeds you previously had only inside your house: no technicians required, just a smartphone, drill, screwdriver, and a power outlet.

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Amazon Eero Outdoor 7

If you want the same reliable Wi-Fi network that you have inside, but outside, then the Eero Outdoor 7 mesh unit is what you need.

Features

8

Performance

9

Value for money

6

Ease of use

9

Design

9

Positives

Outdoor mesh solution with simple setup

Compatible with all Eero products

Expands your internet access outdoors in a weatherproof solution

Negatives

Installation instructions not imediately visable

Expensive

8.2

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New Steam Controller costs $149 in Australia, out next week

It’s been a bit quiet on the hardware front for Valve lately. Since the gaming juggernaut announced the Steam Machine and various peripherals last year, the global memory shortage has rocked the consumer tech industry, delaying any further details, like release dates and prices. Overnight, however, Valve confirmed that the new Steam Controller is on its way, including a local Australian launch.

As outlined on Valve’s online storefront, the Steam Controller will be available to order starting on 5 May, priced at $149 in Australia. If sales start at the same time as the US, expect the listing to go live at 3:00 AM AEST.

Not to be confused with the original Steam Controller launched by Valve in 2015, the new gamepad has an updated design with two magnetic thumbsticks, haptic feedback, and gyro motion sensors. Valve has also relocated the two square-shaped trackpads to sit below the thumbsticks.

The controller is designed to work with a range of other devices, including the Steam Deck and PCs. It connects via Bluetooth, USB, or the included wireless puck that Valve says provides a low-latency connection.

According to Valve, the controller’s battery lasts upwards of 35 hours of gaming time. When it’s time to recharge, the wireless puck, via a USB connection, snaps onto the controller’s back, acting as a mini charging station.

At $149, Valve’s latest controller is pricier than a standard Xbox or PlayStation DualSense controller, and Nintendo’s Switch 2 Pro Controller. But it’s more affordable than various high-end gamepads, like the $300+ DualSense Edge.

At this stage, Valve has not confirmed the release date and price of the Steam Machine gaming PC or the Steam Frame VR headset. However, announcements for those devices may not be far away now that the company’s new controller is on its way.

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Samsung debunks common OLED myth with art TV focus

Even just a few years ago, you wouldn’t dare leave a static image on an OLED display for hours at a time. Samsung certainly isn’t worried about OLED burn-in. If anything, it wants you to keep its TVs on when not in use.

Once upon a time, graphics like news tickers or sports scorebugs, or any visual element that stayed in one place on a screen, could leave a remnant behind on an OLED screen. Commonly known as burn-in, it was seen as one of the weaknesses of early OLED technology.

Fast-forward to now, modern OLEDs use various tricks, like pixel-shifting, to prevent burn-in. Pixel-shift — or whichever brand-specific name for a TV’s version of the feature — slightly moves the positioning of an image every so often. It periodically changes which pixels get illuminated to prevent burn-in from occurring.

Samsung strove to make art a big focus with its 2026 TVs. Image: Chris Button.

When Samsung announced that its flagship S95H TV would be its first OLED to support the brand’s art store, I didn’t fully appreciate at the time that it represented a watershed moment for OLED technology. LG’s TVs have supported the brand’s Gallery+ service for a while, but Samsung’s OLED-specific support of gallery art felt like a very considered move to demonstrate the technology’s progression.

Samsung says Aussies love art on TVs

According to Samsung, nearly half of Australians want to have more art around the home. The company also claims that it sells more of its art gallery-centric The Frame TVs in Australia per capita than anywhere else in the world. From there, you can follow the logic behind Samsung’s push to make art more widely available on more screens.

I’ve already waxed lyrical about Samsung’s ‘Glare Free’ technology, which is now available on more of the brand’s TVs than in previous years. This year’s The Frame and The Frame Pro — which have customisable bezels that look like picture frames — are among those glare-reducing screens. But equally remarkable is the brand’s focus on displaying artwork on more of its TVs.

At a recent launch event, the vibe from Samsung was that people want functional technology that’s also aesthetically pleasing. Rather than be left with a big glass slab on the wall, there’s an increasing push for TVs to look nice when not in use. It’s also a guiding philosophy behind Samsung’s new Music Studio speakers.

Look closely, and you can see minuscule details of the art. Image: Chris Button.

I was surprised to see OLED TVs included in that discussion. Given the technology’s legacy issues, I didn’t expect Samsung to encourage leaving artworks on the screen indefinitely.

When I asked a product expert in attendance why potential customers should feel confident displaying art on a TV all afternoon, they described how much smarter pixel-shifting technology has become. In modern TVs like the S95H, the technology changes how pixels illuminate, while also imperceptibly shifting colours around ever-so-slightly.

You’d only notice this if you picked a spot and stared at it unblinkingly for a long time. It’s unnoticeable on content with motion, and it’s unlikely you’d stare at one image for too long anyway.

Bringing the gallery to your home

Samsung’s goal is to give Australians more choice. Be it OLED, Mini LED, or Micro RGB LED, it wants people to choose whichever preferred technology they can afford. For the most authentic art gallery look, there’s The Frame series. OLED represents the best contrast and viewing angles. And Micro RGB depicts the widest colour spectrum of the lot.

Seeing the TVs in person, particularly those with anti-reflective screens, it’s near-impossible to tell that the art is being shown on a TV. Even up close, you can make out individual brushstrokes and other small details of the artists’ original medium.

On hand to demonstrate Samsung’s Micro RGB technology was Sarrita King, a Gurindji Waanyi artist whose work is among several Australians on the Samsung Art Store. Next to a wall-mounted Micro RGB MR95F TV was one of King’s original works.

Images: Chris Button.

Although my phone camera shows a stark difference between the TV and the artwork (taking photos of screens is frustratingly tricky), in person was a different story. From side-on, you could see some colour differences, but it was obviously a high-quality reproduction of King’s art.

Enjoying fine art may historically be seen as a pursuit for the wealthy, but these TVs make a strong case for experiencing gorgeous works in your living room.

Chris Button attended a launch event in Sydney with flights provided by Samsung Australia.

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Oppo challenges flagship wearables and buds with new devices

There’s more competition in Australia than ever for flagship smartwatches and earbuds, following the recent announcement of the OPPO Watch X3 and Enco Clip 2.

A sequel to last year’s Oppo Watch X2, the $699 Oppo Watch X3 is slimmer and lighter, weighing 43g and measuring 11mm thick, with a 1.5-inch LTPO OLED screen. According to Oppo, that’s 13.4 per cent lighter and 6.3 per cent thinner than the previous model.

Equipped with a dual-chip system to balance power and efficiency, the Watch X3 uses Google’s Wear OS software. Oppo advertises the Watch 3’s battery as lasting up to five days of regular use and 16 days in power-saving mode. Contrast that with the likes of the Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and Google Pixel Watch wearables, which typically last two days at a time.

Image: Oppo.

Built using a titanium alloy, the OPPO Watch X3 is meant to be quite durable as well. It has an IP69 rating, meaning it holds up to both water and dust exposure.

Capable of tracking many of the same health metrics as other smartwatches, the X3 expands on Oppo’s ’60s Wellness Overview’ feature. Using a quick one-minute assessment, the watch provides an overview of 10 health indicators, including heart health, sleep quality, and mental wellbeing.

Oppo’s upgraded open-ear buds

As for Oppo’s new earbuds, the Enco Clip 2 uses an open-ear design described by the brand as a “Unibody Ear Cuff Design”. The earbuds are also described as being more comfortable, weighing 5.2 grams per bud. The reworked design also means that the Echo Clip 2 are meant to reduce sound leakage.

Oppo claims the Enco Clip 2 maintains a stable connection from as far as 400m from a connected device via Bluetooth 6.1. Although the buds don’t include any noise cancellation — a rare feature in open-ear buds, albeit one attempted by the Shokz OpenFit Pro — the microphone uses AI processing to help make calls sound clear.

Image: Oppo.

Like many buds associated with smartphone brands, the Enco Clip 2 includes AI-based language translation features. When paired with the included charging case, the earbuds are said to last up to 40 hours of listening time.

Available now in Australia through Oppo’s online store, the Watch X3 comes in Obsidian Black and Misty Titanium colours, while the Enco Clip 2 comes in either Slate Grey or Luminous Gold.

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My new F1 sim racing rig is both more affordable and portable

When I last built a racing simulator to fuel my F1 obsession, I tested all of the fancy equipment with all of the bells and whistles. For my latest project, I wanted to build something that was not only more affordable but also portable, so that the racing rig wasn’t in the way when not in use.

I found my answer in the form of the Playseat Challenge DD F1 Edition. At $799 in Australia, it’s not cheap, but by sim racing standards, it’s a reasonably priced mid-range cockpit. Best of all, it folds up and packs away with your chosen steering wheel and pedals still attached.

I paired the seat with several Logitech racing accessories this time, including the RS50 System, which is compatible with consoles and PC. It’s so nice being able to quickly pack up and then set up the sim racing rig without needing to reattach everything at the same time.

You can see my latest F1 sim racing rig in action over on the GadgetGuy YouTube channel.

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BLUETTI FridgePower a space-saving backup for home fridges

Purpose-built to keep household refrigerators running during outages, the BLUETTI FridgePower helps protect food and medications through a simple plug-and-play setup. Launched on Kickstarter, it redefines refrigerator backup power as a smart, space-saving solution for kitchens, apartments, modern homes, narrow spaces, camper vans, and off-grid travel setups.

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Sleek, stylish, and simple to use

The FridgePower features a simple plug-and-play design that enables quick, hassle-free setup and easy out-of-the-box use. It adopts a discreet 75 mm profile that blends seamlessly into modern residential spaces without compromising interior aesthetics. With a minimalist footprint and support for both flat and vertical mounting, it offers a practical, space-saving solution for kitchens, rental properties, caravan and basement utility areas, keeping home battery backup unobtrusive while maximising usable space.

Standalone strength and scalable support

With a breakthrough 4W AC idle drain, the FridgePower optimises the 2kWh power range to extend refrigerator runtimes by an additional 4.5 hours. Whether used as a high-efficiency standalone unit or scaled for broader appliance support, it ensures essentials are powered longer when it matters most:

• Standalone Unit (2,016Wh/1,800W). Sustains a standard refrigerator (averaging 2kWh/day) for approximately 21.6 hours.
• Scalable Endurance (Up to 8,064Wh). Expandable via three BlueCell 200 expansion batteries, extending critical backup to four full days during prolonged outages.
• High-Demand Support (3,600W surge). Handles the reliable startup of heavy-duty refrigerator compressors and residential sump pumps.

Smart UPS for refrigerator with dual protection

Powered by BLUEGrid technology, FridgePower features a 10ms UPS switchover, ensuring uninterrupted operation during sudden outages. This uninterruptible power supply for refrigerators helps safeguard critical household needs—from perishable food and essential medicines like insulin, to essential devices including CPAP machines, Wi-Fi routers, and aquarium oxygen pumps.

To optimise energy usage, users can tailor their power strategy through four specialised UPS modes: Standard, PV Priority, Time-of-Use, and Customised. For added reliability, an integrated automatic bypass ensures the grid can supply appliances directly when the unit is inactive, providing double protection for essential household appliances.

Safe for 10 years, silent by design

With LiFePO₄ cells rated for over 4,000 charge cycles, the BLUETTI FridgePower delivers over 10 years lifespan as a dependable battery backup for refrigerators and freezers. To complement this longevity with home comfort, the system maintains noise levels as low as 30 dB, comparable to a quiet library. Smart sensors continuously monitor internal temperatures and automatically adjust fan speed to deliver effective cooling. The result is providing a silent, emission-free take on traditional gas generators.

Smart home integration

The FridgePower prioritises open integration, supporting Alexa, Google Home, and Home Assistant for personalised energy management. Beyond this universal compatibility, the system unlocks its full potential through the BLUETTI App, which introduces data-driven features tailored for home safety and efficiency, including:

• Extreme Weather Alerts. Proactive monitoring of local forecasts to initiate rapid charging before anticipated storms.
• System Diagnostics. Instant notifications regarding battery health, load status, and power activity.
• Smart Maintenance. Automated 3-month cycles to balance cells and optimize longevity.
• Remote Wakeup. A 0.3W ultra-low power sleep mode, with single-tap remote wake-up via the app.

To provide an even more accessible user experience, these advanced insights are mirrored on the optional Display 1 Magnetic Screen. This low-power interface offers a dedicated, at a glance visualisation of critical system activities.

Price and availability

The BLUETTI FridgePower is available on Kickstarter until 31 May. Early supporter pricing will be offered in limited tiers, including Super Early Bird and Early Bird, with pricing automatically moving to the next level as each tier sells out.

At launch, Super Early Bird pricing starts at US$759 (42% off) for the FridgePower standalone unit, while the FridgePower Plus bundle is available at US$1,398 (44% off). These early Kickstarter offers represent some of the most favorable pricing available this year, including tax but excluding shipping for the Australian market.

FridgePower Kickstarter pricing (tax included & shipping excluded, Australia market)

Bundle	What’s Included	MSRP	Super Early Bird	Early Bird
Starter	1× FridgePower	US$1,299	US$759	US$819
Plus *Featured*	1× FridgePower 1× BlueCell 200	US$2,498	US$1,398	US$1,468
Pro	1× FridgePower 2× BlueCell 200	US$3,697	US$2,097	US$2,167
Max	1× FridgePower 3× BlueCell 200	US$4,896	US$2,699	US$2,799

The FridgePower is production-ready, with shipments expected to begin in early June, just in time for the Australian winter storm season. As unpredictable weather and heavy winds often lead to grid instability, FridgePower provides a reliable safety net to keep essential appliances running without interruption.

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About BLUETTI

Established in 2013, BLUETTI has evolved into a pioneer in the clean energy sector. Driven by robust in-house R&D and sustainable innovation, the brand empowers millions across 120+ countries to stay safe and prepared. Its portfolio of portable power stations and home battery backup solutions ensures reliable power for emergency preparedness, RV travel, and off-grid lifestyles.

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