How Much Solar Do You Need for EV Charging?

Today, Andy will answer the question: “how many solar panels do I need for EV charging?”
The short answer is somewhere between 5 and 12 panels. For a more accurate estimate, homeowners can apply the simple formula that Andy will demonstrate today to any EV brand, including Tesla, Ford, Kia, Chevy, and Volkswagen.
Use our state-of-the-art solar calculator to find out how much solar panels will cost for your specific home. Our calculator generates accurate estimates based on your neighborhood’s past solar installations. Not only that, but it also looks at the reoccurring weather patterns in your area to predict your solar production over the course of a year.
With EVs rising in popularity, it’s time to recognize their environmental and financial benefits. Solar panels are unique in allowing homeowners to maximize their return on investment. Solar panels allow homeowners to benefit from energy savings, all while moving the planet toward a more sustainable future.
Electric vehicles will play a huge role in the government's goal of net zero emissions by 2050. With more charging stations popping up and electric vehicle tech advancing each year with lower charging times and longer ranges, this goal could be achieved.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Miles per kWh
0:58 - Amount of solar needed
1:31 - Solar calculator
2:12 - Average solar output
3:22 - Example
5:12 - Savings
6:54 - Outro
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[@badchefi]

I got a 900watt solar and 7.2kWh battery- average of 30km of range added per day. Covers 75% of our needs.

[@Wheatstraw9647]

Don’t you also have to buy a wall battery to store the energy?

[@dasvinay8924]

Just the information I was looking for, thank you.

[@SolarReviews]

Thanks Dasvinay

[@avaadore7337]

I've been watching your videos thinking you were in Australia due to your Aussie accent but now realised you're in the US!

[@mwsiew7696]

Thank you. Just what I was looking for.

[@SolarReviews]

We love to hear it, glad we could help!

[@andyhampton1338]

3.54: “Solar being $3 per kW”. Think he meant $3 per watt, right?

[@backcountyrpilot]

Thank you for mentioning the Time-Value Of Money.
I’m not a climate-alarmist, but I do appreciate that
you laid out the math!

[@SolarReviews]

The math is important! Thanks for watching.

[@friendoftellus5741]

Thank you very much !!! 😊😊😊

[@closetcleaner]

Did i missed it or You didn't not consider storage in addition to the panels, assuming you're recharging overnight.

[@micahnightwolf]

If you're off-grid, you will need additional storage for charging overnight. If you spend a lot of time away from home during the day but don't actually drive as much, you can use fewer solar panels and buy additional batteries, since they will have a longer time to sit in the sun while you're gone. Or, if you're grid-tied, your car will charge off the grid at night and then the additional solar panels will offset more of your home's total power consumption during the day.

[@projectsubaru]

Great video, thank you.

[@SolarReviews]

Thanks!

[@JohnEnergy2012]

Is there a small DC to DC solution that actually works... ?
I only got few panels, but I need the "logic" to tell the car how much it's able to charge, as this can change by the minute.

[@betta3301]

so how long will it take to fully charge that tesla or how many miles/hr will that pv system generate if living in michigan?

[@alennovak8446]

Last month i have put in grid 511kwh and cover my home appliance .

[@Brostopher]

Would love your thoughts on the Lycan 5000 and the NATURE’S GENERATOR POWERHOUSE

[@Electronzap]

Good info.

[@quantumchang4410]

I would probably need to put more panels than calculated to anticipate for cloudy/rainy days

[@SolarReviews]

Estimates take this into account because they're based on the amount of sunlight your area gets over the course of a year, so cloudy and rainy days are included.
But, the number of panels will vary depending on your location (i.e. someone in Massachusetts will need more panels than in Arizona).

[@danielsolomon1710]

Do you need batteries to store the solar power first for charging an EV?

[@quantumchang4410]

You sound like an Aussie but you speak in terms of miles and referencing US locations. Are you referring to costs in Australia or the US?

[@SolarReviews]

Yes, the US.

[@bryanmathews7226]

Miles? What happened to kilometres?

[@Gukworks]

And drive only at night...

[@fjgaston]

One big mistake here is if you follow this rule, in the winter you're never going to have enough energy to charge your EV. The solution would be to add way more solar panels or to drive less in the winter.

[@jodavey3064]

oh my brain

[@samsears9588]

Little bit confusing to simplify things. How about this saying you need 25, 200 W solar panels to power your car for the month you know make it simple

[@DoyleShadduck]

Electric cars are overpriced and overhyped.

[@maksimavrukin3081]

Are you staying at one house for 20 years?