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Reverse cycle multi-split / vrf air conditioner

Midea MDV-V230WN1(AU) Air Conditioner

Midea MDV-V230WN1(AU) is a 19.5 kW reverse cycle ducted multi-split / vrf air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC8158).

A newer registration of this model exists: AAC8242.

c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
4
Heating: 3
Annual electricity use
4,235 kWh
1,390 cooling + 2,845 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,355 / year
$113 / month · $13,552 over 10 years
Capacity
19.5 kW cooling
23 kW heating

12% less electricity than the median of 18 comparable 20 kW reverse cycle ducted multi-split / vrf registrations (4,797 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 78% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 21% (this compares very different sizes, so the cohort figure above is the useful one).

coolingheatingClick a zone to use it across the page.

Annual kWh is the government label figure for a residential user in the mixed zone (Richmond NSW climate: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth). Mixed climate zone shown by default (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth); switch to cold or hot. Cost = kWh × 32c/kWh in AUD; change the price above to your tariff.

Midea MDV-V230WN1(AU) running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 8,616$2,757$27,571
Mixed zone 4,235$1,355$13,552
Hot zone 3,838$1,228$12,282

At 32c/kWh. Formula: cost = annual kWh × price. The kWh figure is the label’s residential estimate for that zone; commercial-profile figures are in the specifications.

Air conditioners that use less electricity

Same configuration and type, cooling capacity within 12% of 19.5 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the mixed zone.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
iCongo AU-V190W/N4-G0123.3 kW heating19 kW cooling3,854 kWh/yr4$1,233
Emerald ACV180U/ACV160D20.4 kW heating18.1 kW cooling3,970 kWh/yr3$1,270

Air conditioners similar to the Midea MDV-V230WN1(AU)

Technically comparable registrations: same configuration and type, capacity within 12%.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Carrier 38VR008H112018-AU23 kW heating19.5 kW cooling4,704 kWh/yr2.5$1,505
iCongo AU-V190W/N4-G0123.3 kW heating19 kW cooling3,854 kWh/yr4$1,233
Emerald ACV180U/ACV160D20.4 kW heating18.1 kW cooling3,970 kWh/yr3$1,270
iCongo AU-V215W/N4-G0126.1 kW heating21.5 kW cooling4,147 kWh/yr4$1,327

Other Midea models of similar capacity

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Midea MDV-V230WN1(AU)23 kW heating19.5 kW cooling4,704 kWh/yr2.5$1,505
Midea MDV-V250WN1D(AU)-A25 kW heating20 kW cooling4,448 kWh/yr3.5$1,423

Compare MDV-V230WN1(AU) with another model

Midea MDV-V230WN1(AU) specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Multi-split / VRF
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
19.50 kW
Cooling power input
5.60 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
23.00 kW
Heating power input
5.28 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.47
COP, full load (tested)
4.32
Rated AEER
3.41
Rated ACOP
4.26
Standby power (PIA)
34.1 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R410A
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
71.8 dB(A)
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
–
Country of manufacture
China

Dimensions are not collected for registrations under the 2019 Determination, so they are shown only where the source has them.

Midea MDV-V230WN1(AU) zoned energy rating figures

As published for each climate zone. Residential figures drive the star ratings; commercial figures assume a commercial usage pattern.

ZoneCooling starsHeating starsCooling kWhHeating kWh
Coldcommercial––-1,1782,453
Coldresidential4.02.08797,737
Mixedcommercial––2,0191,276
Mixedresidential4.03.01,3902,845
Hotcommercial––-1305
Hotresidential5.53.53,377461
Part-load test points (25 values)
c__t1_min_cap_power_rated
1870 W
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
1090 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
6070 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
3550 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
2170 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h3_have_ext_cap_results
No
h__h2_have_full_cap_results
No
h__h2_have_half_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_full_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_half_cap_results
No
h__h1_min_cap_heat_cap_rated
5600 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
19450 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
11500 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
880 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
4880 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
5118.400000000001 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
1560 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
9750 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
4600 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
21001.5 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
9200 W

1 model numbers on 1 other registration. Variants registered separately can carry different star ratings and energy figures; check the registration number on the label.

ModelRegistrationStarskWh / yr
MDV-V230WN1(AU)AAC82422.54,704

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC8158
GEMS registration id
160275
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
2 April 2029
Registered for sale in
Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
Family
–
Regulatory standard
[SEER Multi-Split <=65kW] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard
AS/NZS 3823.1.4:2012
MEPS
2019
Product class
Class 20

Source: Australian Government Energy Rating (GEMS) registration data, DCCEEW via data.gov.au (CC BY 3.0 AU). Dataset published 19 September 2026; last checked 20 September 2026. How the derived figures are calculated.