EV Solar Calculator for Maryland

Maryland gets 4.5 peak sun hours per day with electricity at 17¢/kWh. Calculate how much additional solar capacity you need to charge your electric vehicle at home and take advantage of full net metering.

4.5h/day

Peak Sun Hours

17¢/kWh

Electricity Rate

$165

Avg Monthly Bill

Full

Net Metering

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Annual Miles Driven

5,00030,000

EV Model

Existing Solar System (kW)

0 kW15 kW

Gas Price ($/gallon)

$2.00$7.00

Current Vehicle MPG

15 MPG50 MPG

Your EV Solar Charging Estimate

Daily kWh for EV

8.7 kWh

Additional Solar Needed

1.9 kW

Additional Panels

5 panels

Additional Cost (before ITC)

$5,479

Cost After 30% ITC

$3,836

Annual Gas Savings

$963

Payback Period

4 years

Combined System

1.9 kW (5 panels)

* Estimates based on 4.5 peak sun hours/day in Maryland, 17¢/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.