EV Solar Calculator for California
California gets 5.8 peak sun hours per day with electricity at 32¢/kWh. Calculate how much additional solar capacity you need to charge your electric vehicle at home with partial net metering available.
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* Estimates based on 5.8 peak sun hours/day in California, 32¢/kWh electricity rate, 12,000 annual miles, Tesla Model 3 at 3.8 mi/kWh, 30% federal ITC, and $3.50/gal gas at 28 MPG comparison. Actual results may vary.
Cities in California
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Los Angeles
33¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $260/mo · Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
San Francisco
34.5¢/kWh · 5.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $240/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
San Diego
38¢/kWh · 5.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $280/mo · San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
San Jose
34¢/kWh · 5.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $255/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Sacramento
28¢/kWh · 5.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $230/mo · Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Fresno
32¢/kWh · 6h sun/day
Avg bill: $245/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Long Beach
30.5¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $235/mo · Southern California Edison (SCE)
Oakland
34¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $245/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
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