EV Solar Calculator for Charleston, SC
Homeowners in Charleston pay an average of $158/month for electricity through Dominion Energy South Carolina. With 5.1 peak sun hours per day, solar can power both your home and EV charging.
5.1h/day
Peak Sun Hours
14.8¢/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
1.7 kW
Additional Panels
5 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$4,835
Cost After 30% ITC
$3,384
Annual Gas Savings
$1,033
Payback Period
3.3 years
Combined System
1.7 kW (5 panels)
* Estimates based on 5.1 peak sun hours/day in Charleston, SC, 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 Charleston
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Dominion Energy South Carolina
- Permit Cost
- $325
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
EV Charging at a Glance
- Electricity Rate
- 14.8¢/kWh
- Avg Sun Hours
- 5.1h/day
- Avg Monthly Bill
- $158/mo
- System Cost
- $2.7/watt
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