Should You Get A Bigger Solar Panel System If You Plan To Get An EV?

29 Aug 2024 | Abstracted from CNET

"According to data from Cox Automotive, EV sales grew by 11.3% during the second quarter of 2024...Adding an EV on top of your home//s existing power consumption may be too much for your solar system...In an ideal scenario, someone sizing up their options for a solar system would already have an EV..."

"For a new Model Y owner, assuming 10,000 miles driven annually, you'd need to add roughly 2,801 kWh a year in solar capacity."

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