Powering Your Electric Vehicle with Solar Energy

The combination of solar panels and electric vehicles creates a powerful synergy—drive thousands of miles on free, clean energy from your roof. Here's how to maximize this combination.

The Solar + EV Advantage

Cost Comparison

Traditional Gas Vehicle:

EV Charged from Grid:

EV Charged from Solar:

Lifetime Savings

Over 10 years of vehicle ownership, solar-powered EV driving saves:

Sizing Your Solar System for EV Charging

Calculating Your Needs

The average EV driven 12,000 miles annually needs:

Additional Solar Capacity

To cover EV charging, you'll typically need:

Planning for Multiple EVs

As households transition to multiple EVs, consider sizing your system to accommodate future vehicles.

EV Charging Options

Level 1 Charging (120V)

Level 2 Charging (240V)

Smart Charging Features

Modern EV chargers offer:

Optimizing Solar + EV Integration

Charge During Solar Production

Program your EV to charge during peak solar hours (typically 9am-3pm):

Time-of-Use Strategies

If you can't charge during the day:

Smart Home Integration

Connect your solar, battery, and EV charger:

Battery Storage and EVs

Home Battery + EV

A home battery system allows you to:

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

Some newer EVs can power your home:

Federal and State EV Incentives

Federal EV Tax Credit

California Clean Vehicle Rebate

Utility Programs

Many utilities offer:

Installation Considerations

Electrical Panel Capacity

EV charging may require:

Charger Placement

Consider:

BlueSky Energy EV Solutions

We design integrated solar + EV charging systems:

Contact us to power your drive with sunshine.