c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
3
Heating: 2
Annual electricity use
1,683 kWh
213 cooling + 1,470 heating
Estimated running cost
$555 / year
$46 / month Β· $5,554 over 10 years
Capacity
3.7 kW cooling
4.2 kW heating

1% more electricity than the median of 12 comparable 3.5 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (1,675 kWh a year) in the cold zone. Uses less than 42% of them.

Across all 3,611 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 79% (this compares very different sizes, so the cohort figure above is the useful one).

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Annual kWh is the government label figure for a residential user in the cold zone (Canberra climate: Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas). All of New Zealand is the cold zone on the Zoned Energy Rating Label. Cost = kWh Γ— 33c/kWh in NZD; change the price above to your tariff.

Panasonic CU-Z35UBRA running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 1,683$555$5,554
Mixed zone 881$291$2,907
Hot zone 1,034$341$3,412

At 33c/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.

Heat pumps that use less electricity

Same configuration and type, cooling capacity within 12% of 3.7 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the cold zone.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-36PZ3R5 / S-3650PF3E3.6 kW heating3.4 kW cooling1,377 kWh/yr2.5$454
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M35VAD2-A/SEZ-M35DAL34 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,539 kWh/yr2.5$508
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M35VAD-A/SEZ-M35DAL34 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,539 kWh/yr2.5$508

Heat pumps similar to the Panasonic CU-Z35UBRA

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Tosot TFH12KAXD-S6DNK1A/O / TFH12KAXD-S6DNK1A/I4.2 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,889 kWh/yr3$623
Gree GFH12KAXD-S6DNK1A/O / GFH12KAXD-S6DNK1A/I4.2 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,889 kWh/yr3$623
Daikin RZAC35GV1 / FDYBA35AV14 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,662 kWh/yr2$548
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M35VAD2-A/SEZ-M35DA34 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,539 kWh/yr2.5$508
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M35VAD-A/SEZ-M35DA4 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,539 kWh/yr2.5$508
Fujitsu AOTH12KBTA/ARTH12KLLAP4 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,663 kWh/yr2.5$549
Daikin RZAC35G2V1 / FDYBA35AV14 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,666 kWh/yr2$550
Fujitsu AOTH12KBTA/ARTH12KSLAP4 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,721 kWh/yr2.5$568

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Panasonic CU-Z35UBRA specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
3.70 kW
Cooling power input
0.96 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
4.20 kW
Heating power input
1.03 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.84
COP, full load (tested)
4.08
Rated AEER
3.79
Rated ACOP
4.01
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-Z35UBRA 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––457475
Coldresidential3.02.02131,470
Mixedcommercial––574250
Mixedresidential3.02.5330551
Hotcommercial––1,26558
Hotresidential3.53.094688
Part-load test points (20 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
1200 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
360 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
415 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
3700 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
2100 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
877.44 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
329.04 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1850 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3984.8999999999996 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1992.4499999999998 W

New Zealand E3 registration details

Registration number
AAC7339
GEMS registration id
152162
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: E3 programme registration data (EECA, New Zealand) (trans-Tasman E3 registration data published by DCCEEW on 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.