Bidirectional charging is an exciting technology that allows charging of an EV and the distribution of charge back to the grid to balance the demand by taking power stored in the EV battery and pushing it back into the grid. At a Glance:1️⃣ Bidirectional charging is dependent on smart charging capability. 2️⃣ Vehicle-to-grid or V2G…
Charging your EV using the sun is essentially running your car on sunshine, but several factors contribute to calculating how many solar panels you need to charge your car. At a Glance:1️⃣ The average electric vehicle would require between 8 and 12 solar panels to charge it. 2️⃣ The battery size, the panel wattage and…
It is becoming easier and easier to be self-sufficient regarding utilities such as electricity. With solar power and then an electric vehicle, you seldom have to visit the gas station, but what is the best time to charge an electric car with solar panels? 1️⃣ In most cases, solar panels generate the most power between…
Using the sun’s energy and power to charge your electric vehicle (EV) is the ultimate option for reducing operational costs associated with charging. Still, there are additional ways to maximize your solar investment. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Pay less tax with the Federal EV Tax credit for buying an EV and installing a home charger. 2️⃣…
Vehicle To Grid (V2G) technology offers the potential of utilizing an unused asset (a parked electric car battery) and turning it into a new revenue stream for the owner. This helps alleviate the cost of ownership following the high initial purchase price of EVs. The technology is being trailed in various locations worldwide and is…
The Type-2 EV Plug is a three-phase charging system used mostly in Europe, and while it bears some similarity to the US’s J1772 plug, Type 2 has three live phases, rather than just one with seven pins against the standard five-pin of the J1772. 🔑 Key Characteristics:1️⃣ Can charge up to 43kW2️⃣ Uses three phase…
The SAE J1772, or J Plug as it is known, is the most common non-Tesla Plug for Type 1 and Type 2 charging in the USA, whether at home or public charging stations. The J1772 connector offers EV owners the following: Understanding the J1772 Plug The J1772 plug configuration has five pins, each with a…
There are no commercially available portable solar chargers that can realistically charge your electric cars. EV batteries are too large for the small +-1kW portable solar systems available. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Solar panels are inherently inefficient, meaning that only a small percentage of energy from the sun is converted to electricity. 2️⃣ The percentage of…
Yes, if you don’t have an EV charging station, you can charge your electric car with solar panels. A small solar system will generally suffice if you are not looking to recharge the battery to maximum capacity. But a considerably larger solar energy system will be needed if you plan on recharging the electric car…
While filling a gas tank is straightforward, electric vehicle charging can be challenging. Mainly because there are so many charging plugs and chargers. Thankfully the industry is leaning towards standardization, and CHAdeMO is slowly being phased out. Although, there’s no need to panic if you use a CHAdeMO plug to power your electric car! So,…
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