Name: Panasonic CU-Z80DKR / CS-Z80DKR
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: AAC10227

Climate zone

Electricity pricec/kWh

Energy rating (cooling): 3.5; Heating: 2
Annual electricity use: 3,422 kWh; 403 cooling + 3,019 heating
Estimated running cost: $1,129 / year; $94 / month · $11,293 over 10 years
Capacity: 8 kW cooling; 9 kW heating

5% less electricity than the median of 120 comparable 8 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (3,622 kWh a year) in the cold zone. Uses less than 77% of them.

Across all 3,611 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 55% (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 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 × 33c/kWh in NZD; change the price above to your tariff.

Panasonic CU-Z80DKR running cost by climate zone

Climate zone	kWh / year	Per month	Per year	5 years	10 years
Cold zone (Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas)	3,422	$94	$1,129	$5,646	$11,293
Mixed zone (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth)	1,753	$48	$578	$2,892	$5,785
Hot zone (Brisbane, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville)	2,081	$57	$687	$3,434	$6,867

At 33c/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.

Heat pumps that use less electricity

Same configuration and type, cooling capacity within 12% of 8 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the cold zone.

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Panasonic U-71PZ3R5 / S-6071PU3E7.1 kW heating7.1 kW cooling2,650 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	7.1 kW	3	2,650	$875	98% of similar
Panasonic U-71PZ4R5 / S-6071PU3E7.1 kW heating7.1 kW cooling2,665 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	7.1 kW	3	2,665	$879	98% of similar
Daikin RZAV71CV1 / FCTA71AVMA8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling2,676 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	8 kW	0.5	2,676	$883	97% of similar
Mdv C-UV-74N8-QC3W / CSV-72N8-QC7W7.7 kW heating7.2 kW cooling2,745 kWh/yr	7.2 kW	7.7 kW	4	2,745	$906	96% of similar
Daikin RXM71AVMA / FTXM71AVMA8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling2,764 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	8 kW	3.5	2,764	$912	96% of similar

Heat pumps similar to the Panasonic CU-Z80DKR

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Kogan KASSSAC80HD8.2 kW heating8 kW cooling3,283 kWh/yr	8 kW	8.2 kW	4.5	3,283	$1,083	99% of similar
Hisense HAWG28KR8 kW heating8 kW cooling3,466 kWh/yr	8 kW	8 kW	3	3,466	$1,144	73% of similar
Kogan KASSSAC80HF8.2 kW heating8 kW cooling3,283 kWh/yr	8 kW	8.2 kW	4.5	3,283	$1,083	99% of similar
Solar Acdc DGWA1-ACDCBLW-30KR29 kW heating8 kW cooling3,418 kWh/yr	8 kW	9 kW	4	3,418	$1,128	78% of similar
Carrier 38QHG080N8-1/42QHG080N8-18.2 kW heating8 kW cooling3,371 kWh/yr	8 kW	8.2 kW	3.5	3,371	$1,112	93% of similar
Carrier 38QAG080N8/42QAG080N88.2 kW heating8 kW cooling3,371 kWh/yr	8 kW	8.2 kW	3.5	3,371	$1,112	93% of similar
Haier 1U80QAFFRA / AS80QFFHRA9 kW heating8 kW cooling3,455 kWh/yr	8 kW	9 kW	3.5	3,455	$1,140	76% of similar
Hisense HAWJ28KR8 kW heating8 kW cooling3,466 kWh/yr	8 kW	8 kW	3	3,466	$1,144	73% of similar

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Panasonic CU-Z80DKR specifications

Type: Reverse cycle
Configuration: Split system
Air distribution: Non-ducted
Indoor unit: Wall hung
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C): 8.00 kW
Cooling power input: 2.39 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C): 9.00 kW
Heating power input: 2.34 kW
EER, full load (tested): 3.47
COP, full load (tested): 3.80
Rated AEER: 3.34
Rated ACOP: 3.83
Standby power (PIA): 2.5 W
Compressor: Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant: R32
Power supply: Single phase
Indoor sound power: 67 dB(A)
Outdoor sound power: 69 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-Z80DKR 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	–	–	772	938	7.53	4.26
Coldresidential	residential	3.5	2.0	403	3,019	5.49	3.90
Mixedcommercial	commercial	–	–	1,036	481	6.62	4.74
Mixedresidential	residential	3.5	2.5	652	1,101	5.13	4.47
Hotcommercial	commercial	–	–	2,481	97	6.04	5.15
Hotresidential	residential	3.5	3.5	1,929	152	5.42	5.17

Part-load test points (23 values)

c__t1_min_cap_power_rated: 460 W
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated: 430 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated: 2750 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated: 760 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results: Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated: 820 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: 2200 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated: 8200 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated: 4500 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load: Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated: 390 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 2300 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated: 640 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 4000 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results: Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 2680 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 4300 W

Other model numbers on registration AAC10227

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

New Zealand E3 registration details

Registration number: AAC10227
GEMS registration id: 179416
Status: approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires: 4 June 2031
Registered for sale in: Australia, New Zealand
Family: CU-*Z80DKR / CU-*Z80DKR
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 9

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.