EV Solar Calculator for Charleston, WV
Homeowners in Charleston pay an average of $142/month for electricity through Appalachian Power. With 4 peak sun hours per day, solar can power both your home and EV charging.
4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
14.2¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$142
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
2.2 kW
Additional Panels
6 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$6,164
Cost After 30% ITC
$4,315
Annual Gas Savings
$1,052
Payback Period
4.1 years
Combined System
2.2 kW (6 panels)
* Estimates based on 4 peak sun hours/day in Charleston, WV, 14.2¢/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
- Appalachian Power
- Permit Cost
- $275
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
EV Charging at a Glance
- Electricity Rate
- 14.2¢/kWh
- Avg Sun Hours
- 4h/day
- Avg Monthly Bill
- $142/mo
- System Cost
- $2.85/watt
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