Lower Your Total Cost of Ownership

Electric vehicles are already cheaper to "fuel" than gas vehicles. But when you charge your EV with solar energy, your fuel cost drops to nearly zero—just the cost of the solar system, which pays for itself in 5-7 years.

Example: Driving 12,000 miles per year in a Tesla Model Y costs about $500/year in electricity at San Diego rates. With solar, that drops to $0 after your system is paid off.

Why Battery Storage Makes Sense for EV Charging

Most people charge their EVs at night when they get home from work. But solar panels only produce energy during the day. A battery storage system bridges that gap:

✓Store solar energy during the day, use it to charge your EV at night
✓Avoid time-of-use (TOU) peak rates that charge 3x more at night
✓Backup power during outages to keep your home and EV charged
✓NEM 3.0 protection (California) - batteries are essential under new solar rules

The SHS Power Advantage

We specialize in solar + storage systems optimized for EV charging:

•Custom designs based on your vehicle, driving habits, and charging schedule
•Expert sizing to avoid over-building (save money) or under-building (miss savings)
•Integration with existing solar systems (add-on solar + battery)
•EV charger installation (Level 2, 32A-48A)
•NEM 2.0 and NEM 3.0 strategy consulting

Who Should Use This Calculator?

This calculator is perfect if you:

✓Just bought an EV and want to add solar
✓Have existing solar and need to expand for EV charging
✓Are planning to buy an EV and want to go solar at the same time
✓Want to maximize your solar investment with battery storage
✓Are on NEM 3.0 in California and need storage strategy

Service Areas

We serve homeowners and businesses in:

• San Diego County (Chula Vista, San Diego, Carlsbad, Escondido, and more)
• Bakersfield & Kern County
• Fresno & Central Valley

Ready to Go Solar for Your EV?

Use the calculator above to get a personalized estimate, then request a custom design. We'll review your specific situation and create a proposal tailored to your home, vehicle, and budget.

How Much Solar Do You Need to Charge Your EV from the Sun?

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