EV Solar Calculator for Detroit, MI
Homeowners in Detroit pay an average of $148/month for electricity through DTE Energy. With 3.7 peak sun hours per day, solar can power both your home and EV charging.
3.7h/day
Peak Sun Hours
19¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$148
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
2.3 kW
Additional Panels
6 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$6,664
Cost After 30% ITC
$4,665
Annual Gas Savings
$900
Payback Period
5.2 years
Combined System
2.3 kW (6 panels)
* Estimates based on 3.7 peak sun hours/day in Detroit, MI, 19¢/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 Detroit
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- DTE Energy
- Permit Cost
- $400
- Permit Timeline
- 3-5 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
EV Charging at a Glance
- Electricity Rate
- 19¢/kWh
- Avg Sun Hours
- 3.7h/day
- Avg Monthly Bill
- $148/mo
- System Cost
- $2.85/watt
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