c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
666 kWh
236 cooling + 430 heating
Estimated running cost
$213 / year
$18 / month Β· $2,131 over 10 years
Capacity
2.6 kW cooling
3.3 kW heating

6% less electricity than the median of 10 comparable 2.5 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (711 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 60% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 87% (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 Γ— 32c/kWh in AUD; change the price above to your tariff.

Panasonic CU-Z25UBRA running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 1,261$404$4,035
Mixed zone 666$213$2,131
Hot zone 737$236$2,358

At 32c/kWh. Formula: cost = annual kWh Γ— 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 2.6 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the mixed zone.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M25VAD2-A/SEZ-M25DA33 kW heating2.5 kW cooling618 kWh/yr2.5$198
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M25VAD-A/SEZ-M25DAL33 kW heating2.5 kW cooling618 kWh/yr2.5$198
Fujitsu AOTH09KBTA/ARTH09KLLAP3.2 kW heating2.5 kW cooling640 kWh/yr3$205

Air conditioners similar to the Panasonic CU-Z25UBRA

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Fujitsu AOTG09LBCA/ARTG09LLLB3.5 kW heating2.6 kW cooling711 kWh/yr2$228
Fujitsu AOTG09LBCB/ARTG09LLLB3.5 kW heating2.6 kW cooling711 kWh/yr2$228
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M25VAD2-A/SEZ-M25DA33 kW heating2.5 kW cooling618 kWh/yr2.5$198
LG UU25WR2 UL0/UBN25L5 N503.2 kW heating2.5 kW cooling843 kWh/yr1.5$270
Daikin RZAC25GV1 / FDYBA25AV13.5 kW heating2.5 kW cooling774 kWh/yr2.5$248
Daikin RZAC25G2V1 / FDYBA25AV13.5 kW heating2.5 kW cooling779 kWh/yr2.5$249
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M25VAD-A/SEZ-M25DA33 kW heating2.5 kW cooling618 kWh/yr2.5$198

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Panasonic CU-Z25UBRA specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
2.60 kW
Cooling power input
0.58 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
3.30 kW
Heating power input
0.78 kW
EER, full load (tested)
4.41
COP, full load (tested)
4.17
Rated AEER
4.35
Rated ACOP
4.14
Standby power (PIA)
5.1 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
–
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-Z25UBRA 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––340365
Coldresidential2.52.01571,104
Mixedcommercial––420198
Mixedresidential2.52.5236430
Hotcommercial––89748
Hotresidential3.53.066473
Part-load test points (20 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
1060 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
275 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
330 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
3300 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
1650 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
530.12 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
251.35000000000002 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1300 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
2800.2 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1400.1 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC7340
GEMS registration id
152163
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
5 March 2028
Registered for sale in
Australia, New Zealand
Family
–
Regulatory standard
[SEER Non Multi-Split <=65kW] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard
AS/NZS 3823.1.2:2012
MEPS
2019
Product class
Class 10

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.