EV charging with solar

Charging your EV with solar

A motivator for many people to buy an EV is greener driving, so charging from renewable sources like solar is a popular option. Read on to find out just how feasible it is.

• Our solar enabled chargers
• Solar charging benefits
• How much does solar save

 

 Financial

Charging is already cheaper than petrol but a solar charger can use power you generated yourself to lower your car's running costs even further.

 Convenience

Enjoy the convenience of charging at home so you're not reliant on public charging stations or a slow standard plug socket.

 Environment

Charge with renewable energy, reducing reliance on the grid where electricity generation can come from non-renewable sources.

 Self-sufficient

Protect yourself from being wholly reliant on the grid and be more secure that you can charge your car.

Measuring solar savings:

In Australia, the average 5kW solar system can generate up to 20kWh per day, which in an EV can provide around 100km of range.

With the average Aussie driver travelling 40km per day, solar charging could save them:

• Up to $500 a year on electricity from the grid (at $0.25/kW).
• Or, up to $2000 a year on petrol (at $1.80/L).

Pairing with a home battery:

Installing a home battery can store the energy generated during the day for later, making rooftop solar even more effective.

• If your car isn't home during peak sunshine hours, a battery enables charging from solar.
• If your car is fully charged, excess energy in a battery can be used to power your home.
• Further reduce your reliance on grid energy.

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