EV Solar Calculator for Rapid City, SD
Homeowners in Rapid City pay an average of $130/month for electricity through Black Hills Energy. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day, solar can power both your home and EV charging.
4.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
13.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$130
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)
$5,137
Cost After 30% ITC
$3,596
Annual Gas Savings
$1,074
Payback Period
3.3 years
Combined System
1.8 kW (5 panels)
* Estimates based on 4.8 peak sun hours/day in Rapid City, SD, 13.5¢/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 Rapid City
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Black Hills Energy
- Permit Cost
- $250
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
EV Charging at a Glance
- Electricity Rate
- 13.5¢/kWh
- Avg Sun Hours
- 4.8h/day
- Avg Monthly Bill
- $130/mo
- System Cost
- $2.85/watt
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