Business Desk 
Apr 20, 2025
A Tesla owner has found a smart and eco-friendly way to charge his electric vehicle (EV), using the sun. He installed 1,000 watts of solar panels on his car so that it could travel without relying on charging points or household power.
The installation consists of two 500-watt panels attached on the front and rear of the vehicle. After being exposed to sunlight for eight hours, the panels can power the car for approximately 30 miles.
Charging EV with solar panels
This solar-powered EV system is a perfect demonstration of clean energy at work. It also illustrates how solar power and electric cars can be used together. In areas where sunlight is plentiful, like Colorado, this concept makes a lot of sense.
Notably, it can enable individuals to travel to far-off locations without having to worry about charging. It's also a step towards energy independence, particularly for individuals who prefer to live off the grid.
However, the concept isn't flawless. There's only so much space on cars for panels, and there are areas where the sun doesn't shine strongly. That would indicate that solar charging wouldn't be sufficient for daily driving.
Nevertheless, it is useful in crisis situations or on short journeys, and it is a positive development for green technology.
Tesla is already in the process of developing solar-powered solutions such as the Solar Roof and the 'Charge on Solar' feature. These enable Tesla owners to use rooftop panels to charge their cars at home.
