How Many Solar Panels Do You Need?
How Many Solar Panels Do You Need? With
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation
EV charging doesn’t have to be a hassle! An at-home EV charging station is the fastest, safest, and most convenient way to charge your electric car. When you pair your home EV charger with solar panels, you can charge your electric car with affordable solar energy, saving you money on fuel costs.
Solar Power Pros installs solar-powered electric car charging stations for homeowners in Fort Collins, Denver, Colorado Springs, and throughout the Front Range. We carry premium brands, including the Tesla Wall Connector, and will help you choose the best charger for your EV.
Types of Home EV Chargers
By charging your EV at home you can skip the public charging stations and charge your car when it’s most convenient for you. You have two options when it comes to at-home EV charging:
Every EV comes with a Level 1 charger that can be plugged into any standard outlet. Level 1 charging is a slow process that can take 50 hours or longer to charge an EV to 80% from empty.
EV wall chargers like the Tesla Wall Connector are Level 2 chargers. They can charge an EV to 80% from empty in just 4-10 hours so you can easily get a full charge overnight.
Solar Powered EV Charging: How It Works
Eliminating the need for gas is the main benefit of driving an electric car. But EVs still need fuel—they run on electricity instead of gasoline. Electricity costs are typically less volatile than gas prices, but EVs can still be expensive to charge. That’s where solar power comes into play.
When you install a residential solar energy system and an electric car home charging station, you can charge your EV using free energy from the sun. If you install solar plus battery storage, you can use solar energy to charge your EV at any time, even after the sun sets. Battery storage also allows you to charge your EV with solar electricity during time-of-use hours so you can avoid expensive rates.
If you drive an EV, installing home solar with an EV charger is a no-brainer. Right now, you can save 30% on your solar and battery installation costs with the federal solar tax credit.
How You’ll Benefit from a Solar-Powered EV Charging Station
There are many benefits to installing an EV charger at home with solar panels.
Save money by powering your EV with affordable solar energy.
Charge your EV with clean, renewable solar energy.
Charge your EV in just a few hours with a Level 2 home EV charging station.
Never wait in line at a public charging station again!
Charge from the safety of your driveway or garage instead of a roadside charging station.
Solar Power Pros: Your Local Clean Energy Expert
Solar Power Pros is the local solar installer Colorado homeowners have trusted for over 10 years. We design high-efficiency solar panel systems with customizable upgrades like battery storage and home EV charger installation. Our team can help you find the best solar EV charging station for your home so you can maximize your savings and benefits. Learn more about solar and electric car charging with a free, virtual consultation. We can answer your questions and provide a free, no-pressure estimate in just 30 minutes!
