PowerPaul Australia

PowerPaul® Batteries are handmade and assembled by a small team in Melbourne, with approximately 95% of components sourced from local Australian based suppliers.

Every battery is calibrated, load tested and fully cycled at least twice to confirm and rate its capacity and quality.

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PowerPaul® beginnings

PowerPaul® Australia was founded in 2020 by myself (Paul Freeman) when I saw a gap in the market for a capable lithium RV battery that allows people to go completely off-grid (anywhere, anytime!). Our very first battery, the iconic Scout was born and quickly gained popularity. It is still our flagship battery today. Brent joined PowerPaul® in 2021 and the business continued to prosper, outgrowing its modest location. 

In 2023, we moved operations to our Melbourne factory (increasing production capability by more than 200%), continuing to build and hand-assemble the majority of the product ourselves. The product lineup was also expanded to cater to a broader range of applications. 

With this rapid growth came old-fashioned long hours and dedication; there were no shortcuts. We meticulously worked on our operational setup and ways of working to gain efficiencies wherever we can, while maintaining the highest quality control, transparency and continuous improvement methods. These were our trademarks (and still are today).

PowerPaul® today

Today, PowerPaul® Australia is an established business and trusted brand of reliable lithium batteries. We continue to facilitate the production process in-house including design, assembly and testing; taking valuable input from industry, trade installers and most importantly customers to improve our products and processes at every opportunity. This is a changing force for our industry.

We continue to operate from our Melbourne factory, servicing customers (and many return customers), Australia-wide. We provide an informed, holistic, and supportive experience for each and every customer, which is reflected in our testimonials. PowerPaul® batteries are now in thousands of vehicles across the country (and growing). Read more about the PowerPaul® progression here.

The who of PowerPaul®

Paul Freeman (founder)

Paul Freeman is a reputable Melbourne specialist and highly-skilled technician in electronics. Paul brings technical expertise and a wealth of knowledge drawn from a lifelong passion and extensive career in the electronics industry. 

His early career included technical, sales, management and administrative roles at major electronics retailers such as Tandy, Jaycar and various electronics manufacturers, repairs and parts suppliers. Paul also worked as a freelancer and eventually for the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) in the areas of radars, solar radiation and backup power systems.

Paul has developed a high level of expertise repairing, designing and building a diverse range of electronics through his work, personal hobbies and projects. This includes car audio system repairs, instrument clusters for vehicles, vehicle air conditioner components, food processing machinery, homoeopathic equipment, barcode readers, environmental monitoring equipment, workshop machinery, temperature controllers, product displays for HVAC systems and more.

Paul takes pride in providing responsible, tailored and informed advice to customers. His appreciation for quality and thirst for continued innovation is reflected through the PowerPaul® product range today. Read more about Paul here.

Unique points of difference

Our unique points of difference demonstrate what’s important to us, what we stand for and what sets us apart from the competition.

  • Technical expertise: High-level expertise and craftsmanship to the highest standards. 
  • Made in Australia: All batteries hand-assembled by our in-house team onsite in Melbourne, Australia
  • Meeting market needs: Product range designed for varying applications and the specific power needs of our customers.
  • Quality control: Execution of the entire process onsite by our in-house team (design, assembly, testing, distribution and after sales).
  • Premium parts: Parts either made in-house or sourced from trusted high-quality suppliers (within Australia at every opportunity).
  • Investment in efficiency: Tools, equipment and customised systems tailored for efficiency and our specific operational needs.
  • Comprehensive testing methods: Extensive in-house setup, testing and BMS refinements. Use of high-end industry leading components. EVERY battery tested for 100% of its capacity at least twice, to ensure consistency.
  • Continuous Improvement: Product/process refinements through continued innovation and development, at every opportunity. 
  • Customer service: Customised, user-friendly customer journey with ongoing support. Attentive and responsive communication with valuable advice that’s correct and applicable.

Made in Australia

The majority of lithium batteries on the market are made in China (with some partially assembled in Australia) with very few genuinely built from the ground up here in Australia. PowerPaul® Batteries are handmade and assembled by a small team in Melbourne, with Australian based component suppliers being preferred. 

We believe in supporting Australian businesses and keeping as much of our process and costs as possible right here in Australia. Read more about “Australian Made” when it comes to lithium batteries.

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