EV Solar Calculator for Louisiana

Louisiana gets 4.8 peak sun hours per day with electricity at 13¢/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
13¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$145
Avg Monthly Bill
Full
Net Metering

Calculate Your EV Solar Needs in Louisiana

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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
$1,089
Payback Period
3.3 years
Combined System
1.8 kW (5 panels)

* Estimates based on 4.8 peak sun hours/day in Louisiana, 13¢/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 Louisiana

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

New Orleans

13.5¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $150/mo · Entergy New Orleans

Baton Rouge

12.8¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $142/mo · Entergy Louisiana

Shreveport

12.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $138/mo · Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO)

Lafayette

13¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $145/mo · Lafayette Utilities System

Lake Charles

12.8¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $140/mo · Entergy Louisiana

Kenner

13.5¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $148/mo · Entergy Louisiana

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