Why An Electric Car With Solar Panels is A Bad Idea

Cleversolarpower by Nick March 27, 2024
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📖 My Best-Selling book on Amazon: https://cleversolarpower.com/off-grid-solar-power-simplified Batteries: https://cleversolarpower.com/48VEG4Batt EG4 Inverter: https://cleversolarpower.com/EG43kw Solar Panels: https://cleversolarpower.com/buy-solar-panels Solar panel rack: https://cleversolarpower.com/solarpanelrack 🎁 Free Diagrams: https://cleversolarpower.com/free-diagrams/ In this video, I will show you the ins and outs of harnessing solar energy for electric vehicle (EV) charging. With a focus on DIY solar EV charging stations, I delve into the practicalities of powering your electric car, including a Tesla, entirely with solar panels. Whether you're curious about the feasibility of off-grid EV charging or pondering the number of solar panels needed to charge an electric car, this video is your go-to guide. Join me as I tackle three scenarios: Firstly, I design an off-grid system tailored for daily commutes, showcasing diagrams and breaking down costs for a setup that leverages solar panels and batteries. Ever wondered if attaching portable solar panels to your parked car is worth it? I explore this in my second scenario, providing insights that might surprise you. Lastly, I demonstrate how a Tesla can be charged with a 5kW grid-tied solar setup, challenging the notion of solar car charging stations and their practicality. Discover why integrating solar panels on the roof of electric cars isn't as beneficial as it seems, mainly due to the minimal charge they offer at an additional cost. I'll guide you through the calculations, revealing that approximately 25kW of solar panels are necessary to charge a Tesla on an average day. However, this solution is not cost-effective. For those curious about the daily commute powered by solar, I unravel the specifics: from the average miles covered, the efficiency of Teslas, to the detailed setup of batteries and inverters required to store and convert solar energy. Understand the significance of sun hours through my explanation and learn why it's crucial for solar power generation. Moreover, I evaluate the cost-effectiveness of such a system, considering the average electricity prices and offering a glimpse into the financial aspect of solar-powered EV charging.

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