EV Solar Calculator for Utah

Utah gets 5.5 peak sun hours per day with electricity at 12.5¢/kWh. Calculate how much additional solar capacity you need to charge your electric vehicle at home and take advantage of full net metering.

5.5h/day

Peak Sun Hours

12.5¢/kWh

Electricity Rate

$120

Avg Monthly Bill

Full

Net Metering

Calculate Your EV Solar Needs in Utah

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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

1.6 kW

Additional Panels

4 panels

Additional Cost (before ITC)

$4,483

Cost After 30% ITC

$3,138

Annual Gas Savings

$1,105

Payback Period

2.8 years

Combined System

1.6 kW (4 panels)

* Estimates based on 5.5 peak sun hours/day in Utah, 12.5¢/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.