Frequently asked questions

A purpose-built lifting trolley for moving and positioning a Powerwall, which weighs around 130 kg. Pneumatic tyres, hydraulic disc brakes and a drill-driven lead-screw lift raise and lower the unit precisely, including on stairs and rough ground — the two hardest parts of a real install. Full specification, part numbers and Tesla's published figures are in our guide to the Tesla Powerwall dolly.

Yes. We hire the dolly by the day or the week, delivered anywhere in the UK from our Manchester base, as an alternative to buying one outright for £2,500–£2,833.

Yes. Slide rails and a locking plate for Powerwall 3, adjustable straps for Powerwall 2 and Powerwall+, rated to the full 130 kg unit weight either way.

It is optional. Tesla's installation manuals list the dolly as the preferred method but explicitly allow any lift equipment rated to carry 130 kg. Treat it as a speed and safety upgrade over generic gear, not a compliance requirement.

A flat rate for the dolly itself — £90 a day, £250 a week — with delivery priced separately by distance from Manchester, from a £55 minimum for the round trip within 15 miles and rising by band. Self-collection is free. Full breakdown on the pricing page.

Just a standard 18–20V cordless drill. The lead-screw lift is drill-driven, so there is no impact driver or specialist tooling to source.

The dolly arrives the day before or the morning of the install, and we collect once the job is done. No cleaning, servicing or storage on your end between jobs.

Yes. Delivery + man puts a pair of hands on site to get the dolly into position, £35 on top of delivery. Delivery + electrician sends a Tesla-certified electrician who stays for the install itself, priced on the job.

Fair wear and tear is on us. Loss or damage during the hire is charged at the standard rates in our hire terms, from £30 for a missing socket to £600 for the lifting mechanism, or the reasonable cost of repair if that is more. You also need to insure the dolly for its full replacement value while it is with you.

Send the postcode and dates through the contact form and we will confirm availability. A booking is provisional until your deposit has cleared, which must be at least 72 hours before the hire starts, and the balance is paid when the dolly is delivered or collected. Self-serve online booking is coming as the fleet grows.