I took delivery of my first EV, a Tesla Model Y this past May and have been driving and absolutely loving it. Just got home rooftop solar and am now charging the car at home with solar energy and am blown away!
Even in late October in Michigan I can charge my car at 5kW while still generating excess power to the grid, which I get credits for to use in the winter when there is less sun. My system is rated at 7.5kW, and yesterday we had a lot of sun, I generated 30kWh. Will be double this or more in the summer when the days are longer.
So amazing to be able to do this with today’s technology, and the best part is the cost is actually very competitive, the panels should last 25 years or more and will have paid for themselves in 10.
My kids are going to wonder why anyone ever drove a gas car!
Even in late October in Michigan I can charge my car at 5kW while still generating excess power to the grid, which I get credits for to use in the winter when there is less sun. My system is rated at 7.5kW, and yesterday we had a lot of sun, I generated 30kWh. Will be double this or more in the summer when the days are longer.
So amazing to be able to do this with today’s technology, and the best part is the cost is actually very competitive, the panels should last 25 years or more and will have paid for themselves in 10.
My kids are going to wonder why anyone ever drove a gas car!
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