Electric cars
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In all society’s there have been peaks and troughs..
since 1945ish we have been on the front face of a peak wave ….we rode across the crest from around the 70s thru the 90s.
longest peacefull ride of any place in history …since about the early 2000’s we are riding on the back side of the peak wave …………it’s easy to see what’s ahead…
Yes that’s why the smart prepare , and collect tools and build solar systems and store supply’s ..And develop all the skills possible to be less dependent on others ..
That’s why I have never even thought about the “ ROI “ of my solar, or other gear and supply’s .
I don’t expect to ever re-coup in dollars or savings….,
I just don’t ever want to depend on “ The System “ to come help me when the trough arrives.
wattmatters
Solar Wizard
Since this is a thread meant to be about EVs, thought I'd post my EV charge stats up to end-February:
My home charge set up uses excess solar and ramps charge power up and down accordingly to avoid importing energy. At the moment I use the ChargeHQ service to manage that, it monitors my grid-tied PV and consumption data and controls my ZJ Beny OCPP charge station. I may transition that to local automation control at some stage, it's certainly doable with Home Assistant integration and automations.
Any charging from the grid is mostly the occasional overnight charge if I need to get to 100% before a long trip and I haven't been able to get it there with solar in the day(s) before.
The balance might change in the months ahead as we now get free grid power between 12-2 PM on weekends. That's 155 km/week (96.5 miles/week) of free charging.
DC fast charging is when travelling away from home.
My home charge set up uses excess solar and ramps charge power up and down accordingly to avoid importing energy. At the moment I use the ChargeHQ service to manage that, it monitors my grid-tied PV and consumption data and controls my ZJ Beny OCPP charge station. I may transition that to local automation control at some stage, it's certainly doable with Home Assistant integration and automations.
Any charging from the grid is mostly the occasional overnight charge if I need to get to 100% before a long trip and I haven't been able to get it there with solar in the day(s) before.
The balance might change in the months ahead as we now get free grid power between 12-2 PM on weekends. That's 155 km/week (96.5 miles/week) of free charging.
DC fast charging is when travelling away from home.
Murphyslaww
New Member
Our 3.6kw, 10kw batt, EG4 6000ex, EV charging specific system is doing pretty well, a couple months in. We used used panels, Powerqueen LiFePo4 batts, and a refurb EG4 inverter, and I have to say, it’s doing everything we hoped for. We work from home, so we don’t put a ton of miles on, but have a powerhungry 2023 Ford Lightning, but still only charge at 12amps andnit’s working for all our EV charging.
The system is up to almost 20kw per day, which for us, is 40 miles added back per day. Total system cost after rebates, was around $4k. We’re doing some fun stuff like basic agrivoltaics with raised bed gardens under the panels, and single axis tracking which gives another 20% or so of output. We’re just starting the planting season with four, 3x6 raised beds planted with typical salad vegetables that can stand partial shade. We’re adding rain gutters to the array to feed rain barrels as well.
If you have the space and a little extra $$$ I don’t know why everyone wouldn’t do this. It’s running our washer and dryer right now, from the split phase 120, and will likely also run a mini-split to cool and heat the garage before summer.
Charging an Electric Truck with Solar Panels - Intro
The system is up to almost 20kw per day, which for us, is 40 miles added back per day. Total system cost after rebates, was around $4k. We’re doing some fun stuff like basic agrivoltaics with raised bed gardens under the panels, and single axis tracking which gives another 20% or so of output. We’re just starting the planting season with four, 3x6 raised beds planted with typical salad vegetables that can stand partial shade. We’re adding rain gutters to the array to feed rain barrels as well.
If you have the space and a little extra $$$ I don’t know why everyone wouldn’t do this. It’s running our washer and dryer right now, from the split phase 120, and will likely also run a mini-split to cool and heat the garage before summer.
Charging an Electric Truck with Solar Panels - Intro
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