EV Solar Calculator for San Jose, CA
Homeowners in San Jose pay an average of $255/month for electricity through Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). With 5.4 peak sun hours per day, solar can power both your home and EV charging.
5.4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
34¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$255
Avg Monthly Bill
Partial
Net Metering
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Your EV Solar Charging Estimate
Daily kWh for EV
8.7 kWh
Additional Solar Needed
1.6 kW
Additional Panels
5 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$4,566
Cost After 30% ITC
$3,196
Annual Gas Savings
$426
Payback Period
7.5 years
Combined System
1.6 kW (5 panels)
* Estimates based on 5.4 peak sun hours/day in San Jose, CA, 34¢/kWh electricity rate, 12,000 annual miles, Tesla Model 3 at 3.8 mi/kWh, 30% federal ITC, and $3.50/gal gas at 28 MPG comparison. Actual results may vary.
Local Solar Details for San Jose
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
- Permit Cost
- $550
- Permit Timeline
- 4-6 weeks
- Net Metering
- partial
EV Charging at a Glance
- Electricity Rate
- 34¢/kWh
- Avg Sun Hours
- 5.4h/day
- Avg Monthly Bill
- $255/mo
- System Cost
- $2.85/watt
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