EV Solar Calculator for Columbia, MD
Homeowners in Columbia pay an average of $170/month for electricity through Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE). With 4.5 peak sun hours per day, solar can power both your home and EV charging.
4.5h/day
Peak Sun Hours
17¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$170
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
1.9 kW
Additional Panels
5 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$5,479
Cost After 30% ITC
$3,836
Annual Gas Savings
$963
Payback Period
4 years
Combined System
1.9 kW (5 panels)
* Estimates based on 4.5 peak sun hours/day in Columbia, MD, 17¢/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 Columbia
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE)
- Permit Cost
- $375
- Permit Timeline
- 3-5 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
EV Charging at a Glance
- Electricity Rate
- 17¢/kWh
- Avg Sun Hours
- 4.5h/day
- Avg Monthly Bill
- $170/mo
- System Cost
- $2.85/watt
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