EV Solar Calculator for Austin, TX
Homeowners in Austin pay an average of $172/month for electricity through Austin Energy. With 5.3 peak sun hours per day, solar can power both your home and EV charging.
5.3h/day
Peak Sun Hours
14.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$172
Avg Monthly Bill
Partial
Net Metering
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Your EV Solar Charging Estimate
Daily kWh for EV
8.7 kWh
Additional Solar Needed
1.6 kW
Additional Panels
5 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$4,652
Cost After 30% ITC
$3,257
Annual Gas Savings
$1,042
Payback Period
3.1 years
Combined System
1.6 kW (5 panels)
* Estimates based on 5.3 peak sun hours/day in Austin, TX, 14.5¢/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 Austin
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Austin Energy
- Permit Cost
- $375
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
- Net Metering
- partial
EV Charging at a Glance
- Electricity Rate
- 14.5¢/kWh
- Avg Sun Hours
- 5.3h/day
- Avg Monthly Bill
- $172/mo
- System Cost
- $2.7/watt
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