EV Solar Calculator for Idaho

Idaho gets 4.8 peak sun hours per day with electricity at 11.5¢/kWh. Calculate how much additional solar capacity you need to charge your electric vehicle at home and take advantage of full net metering.

4.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
11.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$120
Avg Monthly Bill
Full
Net Metering

Calculate Your EV Solar Needs in Idaho

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Your EV Solar Charging Estimate

Daily kWh for EV
8.7 kWh
Additional Solar Needed
1.8 kW
Additional Panels
5 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$5,137
Cost After 30% ITC
$3,596
Annual Gas Savings
$1,137
Payback Period
3.2 years
Combined System
1.8 kW (5 panels)

* Estimates based on 4.8 peak sun hours/day in Idaho, 11.5¢/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 Idaho

Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and sun hours.

Boise

11.8¢/kWh · 5h sun/day

Avg bill: $122/mo · Idaho Power

Meridian

11.5¢/kWh · 5h sun/day

Avg bill: $125/mo · Idaho Power

Nampa

11.5¢/kWh · 5h sun/day

Avg bill: $118/mo · Idaho Power

Idaho Falls

11¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $115/mo · Idaho Falls Power

Pocatello

11.5¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $112/mo · Idaho Power

Coeur d'Alene

11.2¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day

Avg bill: $118/mo · Avista Utilities

Twin Falls

11.5¢/kWh · 5h sun/day

Avg bill: $115/mo · Idaho Power

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