EV Solar Calculator for Lake Charles, LA
Homeowners in Lake Charles pay an average of $140/month for electricity through Entergy Louisiana. With 4.9 peak sun hours per day, solar can power both your home and EV charging.
4.9h/day
Peak Sun Hours
12.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$140
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
1.8 kW
Additional Panels
5 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$5,032
Cost After 30% ITC
$3,523
Annual Gas Savings
$1,096
Payback Period
3.2 years
Combined System
1.8 kW (5 panels)
* Estimates based on 4.9 peak sun hours/day in Lake Charles, LA, 12.8¢/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 Lake Charles
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Entergy Louisiana
- Permit Cost
- $275
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
EV Charging at a Glance
- Electricity Rate
- 12.8¢/kWh
- Avg Sun Hours
- 4.9h/day
- Avg Monthly Bill
- $140/mo
- System Cost
- $2.8/watt
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