Name: Panasonic CU-Z25AKR / CS-Z25AKRW
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: AAC8202

Climate zone

Electricity pricec/kWh

Energy rating (cooling): 4; Heating: 3
Annual electricity use: 535 kWh; 180 cooling + 355 heating
Estimated running cost: $171 / year; $14 / month · $1,712 over 10 years
Capacity: 2.5 kW cooling; 3 kW heating

1% less electricity than the median of 191 comparable 2.5 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (543 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 53% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 92% (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.

Panasonic CU-Z25AKR running cost by climate zone

Climate zone	kWh / year	Per month	Per year	5 years	10 years
Cold zone (Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas)	1,044	$28	$334	$1,670	$3,341
Mixed zone (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth)	535	$14	$171	$856	$1,712
Hot zone (Brisbane, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville)	567	$15	$181	$907	$1,814

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 2.5 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the mixed zone.

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Daikin RXM20AVMA / FTXM20AVMA2.7 kW heating2.2 kW cooling380 kWh/yr	2.2 kW	2.7 kW	5.5	380	$122	79% of similar
Midea MFEP26VB-W/MFEP26VB-N2.7 kW heating2.6 kW cooling404 kWh/yr	2.6 kW	2.7 kW	6.5	404	$129	99% of similar
Actron Air WRC-026DS / WRE-026DS2.7 kW heating2.6 kW cooling404 kWh/yr	2.6 kW	2.7 kW	6.5	404	$129	99% of similar
Midea MFEP26VA-W/MFEP26VA-N2.7 kW heating2.6 kW cooling405 kWh/yr	2.6 kW	2.7 kW	6.5	405	$130	98% of similar
Actron Air WRC-026CS / WRE-026CS2.8 kW heating2.6 kW cooling410 kWh/yr	2.6 kW	2.8 kW	6.5	410	$131	98% of similar

Air conditioners similar to the Panasonic CU-Z25AKR

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Midea MFAG26VB-W/MFAG26VB-N2.8 kW heating2.5 kW cooling463 kWh/yr	2.5 kW	2.8 kW	5	463	$148	82% of similar
Pioneer International HPR-09A22.6 kW heating2.5 kW cooling418 kWh/yr	2.5 kW	2.6 kW	4	418	$134	97% of similar
Carrier 38QRF026N8/42QRF026N82.8 kW heating2.5 kW cooling463 kWh/yr	2.5 kW	2.8 kW	5	463	$148	82% of similar
Rinnai HONRTX25/HINRTX252.8 kW heating2.5 kW cooling463 kWh/yr	2.5 kW	2.8 kW	5	463	$148	82% of similar
Comfee CASG-XG26B/CASN-XG26B2.8 kW heating2.5 kW cooling463 kWh/yr	2.5 kW	2.8 kW	5	463	$148	82% of similar
Daikin RXM25AVMA / FTXM25AVMA3.2 kW heating2.5 kW cooling446 kWh/yr	2.5 kW	3.2 kW	5.5	446	$143	91% of similar
Kaden KSI-2.52.8 kW heating2.5 kW cooling463 kWh/yr	2.5 kW	2.8 kW	5	463	$148	82% of similar
Carrier 38QAF026N8/42QAF026N82.8 kW heating2.5 kW cooling463 kWh/yr	2.5 kW	2.8 kW	5	463	$148	82% of similar

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Panasonic CU-Z25AKR specifications

Type: Reverse cycle
Configuration: Split system
Air distribution: Non-ducted
Indoor unit: Wall hung
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C): 2.50 kW
Cooling power input: 0.58 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C): 3.00 kW
Heating power input: 0.65 kW
EER, full load (tested): 4.14
COP, full load (tested): 4.41
Rated AEER: 4.25
Rated ACOP: 4.56
Standby power (PIA): 2.5 W
Compressor: Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant: R32
Power supply: Single phase
Indoor sound power: 56 dB(A)
Outdoor sound power: 63 dB(A)
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755): Yes
Country of manufacture: Malaysia

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

Panasonic CU-Z25AKR zoned energy rating figures

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

Zone	Profile	Cooling stars	Heating stars	Cooling kWh	Heating kWh	TCSPF	HSPF
Coldcommercial	commercial	–	–	202	304	8.83	4.43
Coldresidential	residential	4.0	2.5	115	929	5.85	4.24
Mixedcommercial	commercial	–	–	278	162	7.62	4.80
Mixedresidential	residential	4.0	3.0	180	355	5.66	4.68
Hotcommercial	commercial	–	–	639	36	7.29	5.02
Hotresidential	residential	4.5	3.5	511	56	6.34	5.03

Part-load test points (23 values)

c__t1_min_cap_power_rated: 200 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated: 980 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated: 230 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results: Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated: 275 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results: No
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__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated: 3050 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated: 1500 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load: Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated: 155 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 950 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated: 530.12 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated: 175 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 1250 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results: Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 1080 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 2692.5 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 1330 W

Other model numbers on registration AAC8202

Registered together and sharing the same test results. Usually variants of the same unit.

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number: AAC8202
GEMS registration id: 160665
Status: approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires: 2 May 2029
Registered for sale in: Australia, New Zealand
Family: CU-*Z25AKR / CS-*Z25AKRW
Regulatory standard: [SEER Non Multi-Split <=65kW] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard: AS/NZS 3823.1.1:2012
MEPS: 2019
Product class: Class 8

Source: Australian Government Energy Rating (GEMS) registration data, DCCEEW via data.gov.au (CC BY 3.0 AU). Dataset published 25 September 2026; last checked 26 September 2026. Manufacturer: papamy.panasonic.com.my. How the derived figures are calculated.