c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
2,706 kWh
1,136 cooling + 1,570 heating
Estimated running cost
$866 / year
$72 / month Β· $8,659 over 10 years
Capacity
12.5 kW cooling
12.5 kW heating

9% less electricity than the median of 76 comparable 12.5 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (2,979 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 76% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 40% (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 U-125PZ4R5 running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 5,086$1,628$16,275
Mixed zone 2,706$866$8,659
Hot zone 3,486$1,116$11,155

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Daikin RZAC125C2Y1 / FCA125CVMA14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling1,965 kWh/yr2.5$629
Fujitsu AOTH54KBTA/ABTH54KRTA15.5 kW heating13 kW cooling2,393 kWh/yr2.5$766
Panasonic U-125PZ4R8 / S-1014PU3E12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,509 kWh/yr3$803
Panasonic U-125PZ4R5 / S-1014PU3E12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,509 kWh/yr3$803
Kaden KDI42 / KCI4213 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,607 kWh/yr4$834

Air conditioners similar to the Panasonic U-125PZ4R5

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA125VSX-W / FDE125VH14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,976 kWh/yr2.5$952
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDC125VSX-W / FDE125VH14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,976 kWh/yr2.5$952
Daikin RZAV125F2V1 / FCA125CVMA15 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,623 kWh/yr3.5$839
Daikin RZAC125C2Y1 / FCA125CVMA14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling1,965 kWh/yr2.5$629
Kaden KDI42 / KCI4213 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,607 kWh/yr4$834
Hitachi PAS-5.0UFASNQ1 / PCI-5.0UFA1NQ14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,787 kWh/yr3$892
Hitachi PAS-5.0UFASMQ1 / PCI-5.0UFA1NQ14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,815 kWh/yr3$901
Mdv C-UV-125N8-QC3W / CSV-125N8-QC3W13 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,607 kWh/yr4$834

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Panasonic U-125PZ4R5 specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Non-ducted
Indoor unit
Under ceiling
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
12.50 kW
Cooling power input
3.76 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
12.50 kW
Heating power input
3.21 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.50
COP, full load (tested)
4.16
Rated AEER
3.27
Rated ACOP
3.81
Standby power (PIA)
20.0 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, China

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

Panasonic U-125PZ4R5 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––1,4221,325
Coldresidential3.02.07234,363
Mixedcommercial––1,830669
Mixedresidential2.52.51,1361,570
Hotcommercial––4,216159
Hotresidential3.03.53,243243
Part-load test points (22 values)
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
520 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
4350 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1290 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
1180 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
3000 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
11200 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
6250 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
490 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
1120 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
Yes
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6250 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3350 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6900 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC9329
GEMS registration id
171998
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
27 August 2030
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 3823.1.1:2012
MEPS
2019
Product class
Class 11

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.