you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I'm not commenting to dogpile on you, I think the others have explained why the grid is less of a concern than you might think.

Just wanted to add that we charge ours primarily using excess solar from our home panels, which is an option through our system management tool. It takes longer, but it means even less grid dependency (and virtually "free" vs paying for electricity, which you're right, will go up in price... though largely due to data centers now, not EVs).

I won't be surprised if this becomes the norm for EV drivers in the future, as a kWh in the "tank" is worth more than one backfed into the grid. More responsible use for extra power not immediately used.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 4 child comments
  • [–] 2 points 18 hours ago* (1 child)

    we charge ours primarily using excess solar from our home panels

    This is excellent! It is cost prohibitive where I am, but I guess if one can afford an EV, theoretically, they can afford a solar charger for it. I don't think it will catch on fast enough everywhere, but I like this.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [–] 1 point 40 minutes ago

    We did our solar panels first, to help address our home's energy use (our electricity company is a monopoly and keeps charging more year after year). Plus we liked the idea of being green and energy independent, the vehicle is a newer addition to the setup.

    Not sure where you are, but even if you can't do solar now, you might be able to do plug-in solar soon! Super popular in some countries already, and coming quickly (hopefully) to the States. And even if you can't do a four wheel passenger EV, e-bikes are a great choice for traveling on the power of the sun.

  • source
  • parent
  • [–] 4 points 1 day ago (1 child)

    Yeah, I'm just nearing the end of my first year with solar, and I know the best thing I can do is use every drop of the energy I get. The power company pays me something like a quarter to a third of what I pay them per kwh.

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago

    100%, though I'm thankful to have net metering at all, as I know it's not available in some areas! Building up some credit to use in the less sunny months is nice, helps offset potential days when production doesn't exceed consumption.

    Congrats on going solar!

  • source
  • parent