EV Solar Calculator for Oregon

Oregon gets 4 peak sun hours per day with electricity at 13.5¢/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

13.5¢/kWh

Electricity Rate

$125

Avg Monthly Bill

Full

Net Metering

Calculate Your EV Solar Needs in Oregon

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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

2.2 kW

Additional Panels

6 panels

Additional Cost (before ITC)

$6,164

Cost After 30% ITC

$4,315

Annual Gas Savings

$1,074

Payback Period

4 years

Combined System

2.2 kW (6 panels)

* Estimates based on 4 peak sun hours/day in Oregon, 13.5¢/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.