EV Solar Calculator for Nevada

Nevada gets 6.2 peak sun hours per day with electricity at 16.5¢/kWh. Calculate how much additional solar capacity you need to charge your electric vehicle at home with partial net metering available.

6.2h/day

Peak Sun Hours

16.5¢/kWh

Electricity Rate

$155

Avg Monthly Bill

Partial

Net Metering

Calculate Your EV Solar Needs in Nevada

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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

1.4 kW

Additional Panels

4 panels

Additional Cost (before ITC)

$3,977

Cost After 30% ITC

$2,784

Annual Gas Savings

$979

Payback Period

2.8 years

Combined System

1.4 kW (4 panels)

* Estimates based on 6.2 peak sun hours/day in Nevada, 16.5¢/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.