EV and Solar Calculators

You need to know your EV's battery size (in kWh), the current charge level, the target charge level, and your residential electricity rate. The calculator multiplies the energy needed by your electricity rate to provide an estimated cost.

Charging at home is almost always significantly cheaper than using public DC fast chargers. Home electricity rates typically range from 12 to 24 cents per kWh, while public fast chargers often cost between 30 and 50 cents per kWh.

The solar payback period is the amount of time it takes for your solar panel system to generate enough electricity savings to cover its initial installation cost. A typical payback period ranges from 5 to 10 years, depending on local energy costs and incentives.

Level 1 uses a standard 120V household outlet and adds about 3-5 miles of range per hour. Level 2 requires a dedicated 240V circuit (like an electric dryer) and can add 15-40 miles of range per hour, making it ideal for overnight charging.