Solar electric vehicle
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A friend who converted an ICE car to electric told me that adding (after market) solar to the roof of an electric car (like a prius, leaf or tesla) is not a good idea...
As I am very much new to this, I thought I'd ask here - as from the posts I've read, a lot of people posting here really know a lot!
So, is there any issue with adding after market flexible solar (like on the sono sion?) to an EV? other than the cost, and what it will look like?
Just so you know, I live in Honolulu, in a condo (so no roof access). I park in the sun. I don't drive much, but absolutely need a car. If I can get 5 to 15 miles of range / day from solar panels on the car roof, that would be great! I realize I'll have to plug in sometimes, I just don't want to be tied to the charging stations like some of my condo dwelling friends.
Thank you!
As I am very much new to this, I thought I'd ask here - as from the posts I've read, a lot of people posting here really know a lot!
So, is there any issue with adding after market flexible solar (like on the sono sion?) to an EV? other than the cost, and what it will look like?
Just so you know, I live in Honolulu, in a condo (so no roof access). I park in the sun. I don't drive much, but absolutely need a car. If I can get 5 to 15 miles of range / day from solar panels on the car roof, that would be great! I realize I'll have to plug in sometimes, I just don't want to be tied to the charging stations like some of my condo dwelling friends.
Thank you!