Solar EV Charging: Power Your EV With Solar

Charge your electric vehicle with energy from the sun

If you drive an electric vehicle, you already know that charging at home is one of the most convenient ways to keep your car ready for the road.

With a solar EV charging system, you can take that convenience a step further by using electricity generated by your own solar panels to help charge your EV.

Bright Eye Solar designs and installs residential solar EV charging solutions that connect your home's solar energy system with your electric vehicle charging needs.

Instead of relying entirely on electricity from the grid to charge your EV, you can use the clean energy your solar panels produce at home.

What is solar EV charging?

A solar EV charging system combines a home solar energy system with an EV charger.

When your EV is charging while your solar panels are producing electricity, the energy needed to charge your vehicle can come directly from your solar system.

This gives you one integrated energy solution for your home and your EV.

Reduce your reliance on grid electricity

Generating your own electricity gives you another source of energy for your home and EV. The more of your charging energy that comes from your solar system, the less electricity you may need to purchase from the grid.

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Your solar panels don't have to be dedicated to your car.

The same solar energy system can help power your home's lights, appliances, HVAC system, and other electrical loads while also supporting your EV charging needs.

Support Cleaner Transportation

Solar energy and electric vehicles can work together to reduce your reliance on fossil-fuel-based transportation and electricity generation.

Solar EV charging options for your home

Add EV charging to a new solar installation

If you're considering solar and drive an EV, we can account for your vehicle's charging needs when designing your solar system.

Planning for EV charging from the beginning can help ensure your solar system is appropriately sized for your home's energy use.

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Add EV charging to an existing solar system

Already have solar panels?

We can evaluate your existing system and electrical setup to determine how an EV charger can be incorporated into your home's energy system.

Depending on your existing solar production and electricity usage, you may also want to consider whether your solar system needs additional capacity.

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Charge your EV during solar production

Charging your EV during the day, when your solar panels are producing electricity, can allow you to use more of your solar energy directly.

Your actual charging schedule will depend on your driving habits, work schedule, vehicle, and home energy use.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions about residential solar EV charging

Your solar panels generally aren't producing electricity at night. However, your home can draw electricity from the grid to charge your vehicle when solar production isn't available.

Not necessarily. Your actual charging costs depend on how much of your EV's electricity comes from your solar panel system, your utility rates, your solar production, and your overall energy use.

Yes. A properly designed solar system can generate electricity for your home's electrical loads and EV charging.

It can. An EV adds electricity consumption to your household, so its expected charging needs should be considered when determining the appropriate solar system size.

An electrical upgrade may be needed. Bright Eye Solar can evaluate your existing electrical system and determine what changes may be necessary.

The cost depends on your home's size, location, and energy needs. Most customers find that monthly payments are lower than their current electricity bills. We offer financing options to fit different budgets.

Ready to Charge Your EV With Solar?

With a properly designed residential solar EV charging system, you can generate electricity at home and use that energy to help power your daily driving. Contact us for more information.

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