BYD — China

Premium 420W E Ultra

The BYD Premium 420W E Ultra is a 420W N-Type TOPCon solar panel with 19.7% efficiency. Backed by a 12-year warranty.

Budget TierFEOC: Restricted

420W

Wattage

19.7%

Efficiency

N-Type TOPCon

Cell Type

12 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
BYD
Model
Premium 420W E Ultra
Series
Premium
Wattage
420W
Module Efficiency
19.7%
Cell Type
N-Type TOPCon
Dimensions
66-80" x 39-41"
Weight
48 lbs
Warranty
12 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$1.92
Est. 7kW System Cost
$13,440
Est. 10kW System Cost
$19,200
Temperature Coefficient
-0.25%/°C
Bifacial
No
Origin
China
FEOC Status
fail

Other BYD Panels

ModelWattageEfficiencyCell$/W
Premium 460W D Plus460W21%PERC$2.38
Standard 460W D Plus460W21%PERC$2.38
Premium Plus 460W D Plus460W21%PERC$2.38
Premium 455W C455W20.8%N-Type TOPCon$2.31
Standard 455W C455W20.8%N-Type TOPCon$2.31

Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)

PanelWattageEfficiency$/W
Maxeon Maxeon 3 450W D Plus450W23.3%$4.61
Maxeon Maxeon 6 450W D Plus450W23.3%$4.61
Maxeon Maxeon 7 450W D Plus450W23.3%$4.61
Maxeon Maxeon Air 450W D Plus450W23.3%$4.61

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 420W BYD Premium 420W E Ultra cost?
The BYD Premium 420W E Ultra costs approximately $806 per panel ($$1.92/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $13,440 before incentives.

⚠ The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (48E/ITC) expired July 4, 2026.

Selecting 30% ITC assumes you began construction before this deadline. Most new purchases no longer qualify.Learn about your options after the deadline →

Is the BYD Premium 420W E Ultra a good solar panel?
The BYD Premium 420W E Ultra has 19.7% efficiency and a 12 years warranty, placing it in the budget tier. This is a solid mid-range panel suitable for most residential installations.
How many BYD Premium 420W E Ultra panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 17 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 24 panels. The exact number depends on your roof space, energy usage, and local sun hours.

Written & reviewed by

Jeremy Wolfe — Senior Solar Energy Analyst

Jeremy Wolfe is a solar energy analyst specializing in residential photovoltaic economics, federal and state incentive policy, and return-on-investment modeling for homeowners. He leads EnergyTools' solar research program and methodology.

  • 10+ years analyzing residential solar economics and payback modeling
  • Lead researcher for EnergyTools' 50-state solar cost-per-watt database
  • Author of 100+ solar ROI, payback, and incentive analyses

Methodology & data sources:NREL PVWatts, EPA FuelEconomy.gov, state utility commissions— updated 2026.