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Pair Solar + EV Charging
Drive with peace of mind after you pair your solar system with an EV charging station for maximum savings and energy efficiency. Using the power generated by your solar system, you can fully charge your EV within hours and save upwards of $1,000 a year compared to fueling a gas-powered car.
How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle?
AC Level 1
Varies based on car and location, but typically adds about 4 miles per hour and takes about 8-16 hours to fully charge.
AC Level 2
The most common home-charging option; adds 20-30 miles per hour and takes 6-8 hours to fully charge full EV cars, and less than 1 hour to fully charge most plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
Level 3
Also known as DC fast charging; adds 40-50+ miles per hour depending on kW power of the charge unit and can charge 80% of your battery in as low as 30 minutes.
V3
Tesla Superchargers charge at a rate of 250kW, or 75 miles in 5 minutes. Superchargers are available to Tesla customers only.
NEW FROM TESLA
Tesla Powershare: Your EV Can Now Power Your Home
Tesla Powershare turns your electric vehicle into a backup battery for your home. Paired with a Tesla Powerwall 3 and Wall Connector, your Tesla can keep the lights on during a power outage — and even recharge your Powerwall.
How Powershare Works
When the grid goes down, a Powershare-capable Tesla that is plugged into your Wall Connector automatically shares energy with your home through your Powerwall 3 system. No generator, no extension cords — the switchover happens on its own.
- Up to 11.52 kW of continuous backup power with Powerwall 3
- Model 3 & Model Y: over 2 extra days of backup*
- Cybertruck: over 3 extra days of backup*
- Your car can also recharge your Powerwall during a long outage
*Tesla estimate for a home using 30 kWh per day, starting from about 90% vehicle charge. Actual backup time varies with your home’s usage.
What You Need for Powershare
- Tesla Powerwall 3 (Tesla says Powerwall 2 and Powerwall+ support is coming)
- Tesla Wall Connector or Universal Wall Connector
- A Powershare-capable Tesla: every Cybertruck, plus new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles ordered on or after October 1, 2026. Some earlier Model 3/Y vehicles also qualify — check Software > Additional Vehicle Information on your touchscreen for “Powershare Support.”
Energy-SBC designs and installs complete solar + Powerwall 3 + Wall Connector systems for homes across Southern California, so your solar panels, home battery and EV work together as one energy system. Already have a Powerwall 3 and Wall Connector? We can review your setup and help you get Powershare-ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Electric cars use electricity stored in a battery pack to power the electric motor. Since battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are run entirely on electricity, they are also called all-electric vehicles. While electric vehicles don’t produce tailpipe pollution, the electricity they use could be produced from a coal- or gas-powered power plant.
UCSUSA research shows that battery electric cars that charge off the gas-dominated grid still produce less pollution than their gas-powered counterparts, while BEVs powered by renewable energy sources are virtually emission free. To find out how you can pair your electric vehicle to a solar panel system and be completely energy independent
An electric car charging station starts around $499, with installation costs between $300-$1,000 depending on the charger and electrical upgrades required. Enel-X, ChargePoint, ClipperCreek, Leviton, Bosch, ChargePoint, eMotoWerks, Delta, and Siemens offer home charging stations.
Our solar systems convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC), which is the form of electricity that both your home and electric vehicle use. If you already have a solar system you only need to purchase an electric vehicle charging station in order to route the power from your solar panels to your electric vehicle via a charging port.
This depends on the range and capacity of your electric vehicle’s battery, as well as your home’s viability for solar panels. A typical homeowner driving 12,000 miles a year will need about 3,200 kWh a year to power their vehicle, equivalent to a 2-5kWh solar system depending on how much sun their house gets. This amount of power could be generated by 5-12 solar panels. Our team of experts can help you determine the exact amount depending on your vehicle.
Electricity costs 20-30 cents/kWh at your home if you live on Orange County and Southern California area. With solar panels you could pay as low as 8 cents/kWh, taking into account the levelized cost of energy. Charging at a public station could cost up to twice as much as home with all-in rates of up to 60 cents/kWh or more due to hourly rates/charge fees.
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