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Driving an electric car charged by solar panels on your roof sounds like the dream – you are now driving to work in a vehicle powered (at least in part) by the Sun, independent of fossil fuels and the business and environmental stigma attached to them. But how do the economics of charging your electric vehicle (EV) from rooftop solar PV work?<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it financially advantageous over the alternatives? We\u2019ll break it down in this article, by first reviewing the financial aspects of solar PV, then discussing the economics of solar + EVs versus traditional gas-powered cars. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Cost of a Solar PV System<\/span><\/h2>\n

The main drawback of solar is the upfront cost – for a 5 kilowatt system (more than enough to power the average American home), if you were to purchase it with cash it would cost you around $20,000. However, this is before taking solar subsidies and rebates into account. The <\/span>Consolidated Appropriations Act<\/span><\/a> allows taxpayers who purchase a solar system to claim a 30% tax credit on the cost of their system.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Federal tax credit essentially brings the upfront cost down to $14,000 assuming you are able to claim the credit. Although there are other ways to <\/span>finance a solar system<\/span><\/a>, let\u2019s assume you decide to pay for yours in cash upfront. Once installed, your system will be producing clean, cost-free electricity for the remainder of its lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n

Electric Vehicles<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Now let\u2019s talk cars, specifically EVs. Electric vehicles<\/a> and hybrids have been rising in prominence over the last few years, due largely in part by companies like Tesla, and other affordable EVs and hybrids like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt, as well as huge federal and state tax credits and rebates. But in the long run, are EVs more economical than traditional gas-powered cars? To test this question, let\u2019s research the costs of a standard electric car with that of an average car powered by an internal combustion engine. We\u2019ll use a 2016 Nissan Leaf as our example EV. The Leaf will be compared against a 2016 Honda Accord. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here we can compare the total costs of an EV like the Nissan Leaf with a similarly priced conventional vehicle like the Honda Accord. Let\u2019s run the estimate without solar initially for an example homeowner in Southern California. In this example, the homeowner resides in Pasadena, CA, and commutes 15,000 miles a year, or about 41 miles a day. They also spend $150\/month on electricity (above average for a California household). A Honda Accord has an MSRP of just over $22,000. The base price for a Nissan Leaf, on the other hand, is $29,000, but federal and state tax credits and rebates* bring the cost down to $19,000 (a $10,000 reduction). This gives these two vehicles a comparable price tag, with the upfront cost of a Leaf being $3,000 less than that of the Accord.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nHonda Accord<\/strong><\/td>\nNissan Leaf<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yearly Mileage<\/strong><\/td>\n15,000<\/td>\n15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel Cost\/Mile<\/strong><\/td>\n$0.09\/mile<\/td>\n$0.05\/mile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual Fuel Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,300<\/td>\n$780<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vehicle Maintenance<\/strong><\/td>\n$870<\/td>\n$710<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual Electricity Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,800<\/td>\n$2,580<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gross Vehicle Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n$22,300<\/td>\n$29,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Federal Incentives<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n-$7,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State Incentives<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n-$2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Net Upfront Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n$22,300<\/td>\n$19,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year 1 Savings<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/strong><\/td>\n$3,680<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year 10 Savings<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/strong><\/td>\n$9,800<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

In sum, having an EV raises the monthly electricity bill by $65, but the homeowner still has a net savings of around $680\/year from not having a conventional gasoline-powered car. This is in addition to saving $3000 from the lower upfront cost of the Leaf, allowing for a first-year savings of $3680, breaking even from the get go. <\/span><\/p>\n

*<\/strong>Federal tax credit for EVs: \u201c<\/span><\/i>Plug in Electric Drive Vehicle Credit<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u201d – allows up to $7,500 in tax credits. California state incentive for EVs: <\/span><\/i>$2,500 rebate for battery-electric vehicles<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

**Maintenance costs based on manufacturer-recommended maintenance times<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Case Study – EV\/PV Combination<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bringing solar into the equation, however, truly completes the picture. Let\u2019s use the same conditions as above (homeowner resides in Pasadena, commutes 15,000 miles a year, and spends $215\/month on electricity), but now including a solar system that offsets 100% of the utility bill installed on the homeowner\u2019s roof. This system size is around 10.5 kW (well above average-sized).<\/span><\/p>\n

Although the initial cost of the Leaf-PV combination is higher than just the Accord, the true savings are paid back over time. With the panels offsetting 100% of the utility bill, the annual cost for electricity after installing the panels is $0. The total savings over 10 years amounts to over $32,000:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nHonda Accord, No Solar<\/strong><\/td>\nNissan Leaf with Solar<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gross Cost (EV+PV System)<\/strong><\/td>\n$22,300<\/td>\n$61,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Federal EV Incentives<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n-$7,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State EV Incentives<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n-$2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Federal Solar Incentives<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n-$9,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Net Cost After Incentives<\/strong><\/td>\n$22,300<\/td>\n$41,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual Fuel Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,300<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual Utility Bill<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,800<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual Maintenance<\/strong><\/td>\n$870<\/td>\n$710<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Annual Costs<\/strong><\/td>\n$3,970<\/td>\n$710<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Year 1\u00a0Savings<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/strong><\/td>\n$3,260<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Break Even Period<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/strong><\/td>\n5 Years, 11 Months<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10 Year Savings<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/strong><\/td>\n$32,600<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Our projection estimates a yearly savings of $3,260, with a 10 year savings of $32,600. It should be noted that virtually all solar panels have a guaranteed performance of 25 years. <\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

In conlusion, powering an electric vehicle\u00a0from rooftop solar is economically advantageous compared to purchasing a gas-powered vehicle. Although the initial costs involved may be intimidating to some, these expenses are more than paid back in a relatively short amount of time. Plus, when you’re purchasing a solar system, the cost of the project is added on to your home’s value. There are also plenty of low interest financing options for solar systems that require $0 down. Not only is it clean and green, it simply makes financial sense to run on sunshine.<\/span><\/p>\n

All calculations and estimations were done using data from the Energy Information Association, the U.S. Department of Energy, the California Solar Initiative WattPlan calculator, and Solar.com\u2019s own <\/span>solar estimate calculator<\/span><\/a>. Interested in conducting your own cost-benefit analysis of driving an EV versus driving a conventional vehicle? Solar.com can help you decide how advantageous an EV can be for you. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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