EV Solar Calculator for Des Moines, IA

Homeowners in Des Moines pay an average of $132/month for electricity through MidAmerican Energy. With 4.3 peak sun hours per day, solar can power both your home and EV charging.

4.3h/day
Peak Sun Hours
14.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$132
Avg Monthly Bill
Full
Net Metering

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Your EV Solar Charging Estimate

Daily kWh for EV
8.7 kWh
Additional Solar Needed
2 kW
Additional Panels
6 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$5,734
Cost After 30% ITC
$4,014
Annual Gas Savings
$1,033
Payback Period
3.9 years
Combined System
2 kW (6 panels)

* Estimates based on 4.3 peak sun hours/day in Des Moines, IA, 14.8¢/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 Des Moines

Utility & Permits

Utility Company
MidAmerican Energy
Permit Cost
$275
Permit Timeline
2-3 weeks
Net Metering
full

EV Charging at a Glance

Electricity Rate
14.8¢/kWh
Avg Sun Hours
4.3h/day
Avg Monthly Bill
$132/mo
System Cost
$2.8/watt

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