EV Solar Calculator for Maine

Maine gets 4 peak sun hours per day with electricity at 22.5¢/kWh. Calculate how much additional solar capacity you need to charge your electric vehicle at home and take advantage of full net metering.

4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
22.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$155
Avg Monthly Bill
Full
Net Metering

Calculate Your EV Solar Needs in Maine

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Your EV Solar Charging Estimate

Daily kWh for EV
8.7 kWh
Additional Solar Needed
2.2 kW
Additional Panels
6 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$6,164
Cost After 30% ITC
$4,315
Annual Gas Savings
$789
Payback Period
5.5 years
Combined System
2.2 kW (6 panels)

* Estimates based on 4 peak sun hours/day in Maine, 22.5¢/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 Maine

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

Portland

22.8¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day

Avg bill: $158/mo · Central Maine Power

Lewiston

22.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day

Avg bill: $152/mo · Central Maine Power

Bangor

23¢/kWh · 3.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $155/mo · Versant Power

South Portland

22.5¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day

Avg bill: $155/mo · Central Maine Power

Auburn

22.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day

Avg bill: $150/mo · Central Maine Power

Biddeford

22.8¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day

Avg bill: $152/mo · Central Maine Power

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