EV Solar Calculator for Portland, ME
Homeowners in Portland pay an average of $158/month for electricity through Central Maine Power. With 4.1 peak sun hours per day, solar can power both your home and EV charging.
4.1h/day
Peak Sun Hours
22.8¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$158
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
2.1 kW
Additional Panels
6 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$6,014
Cost After 30% ITC
$4,210
Annual Gas Savings
$780
Payback Period
5.4 years
Combined System
2.1 kW (6 panels)
* Estimates based on 4.1 peak sun hours/day in Portland, ME, 22.8¢/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 Portland
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Central Maine Power
- Permit Cost
- $350
- Permit Timeline
- 3-5 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
EV Charging at a Glance
- Electricity Rate
- 22.8¢/kWh
- Avg Sun Hours
- 4.1h/day
- Avg Monthly Bill
- $158/mo
- System Cost
- $2.9/watt
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