Solar + EV Savings Calculator
See how much you save by combining solar panels with an EV. Get real production data, EPA vehicle efficiency, and a 25-year financial projection.
Urgent tax credit deadlines
- Section 48E phase-out completes December 31, 2027 — projects must be placed in service by then (515 days left).
Your Details
1–25 kW
MPG of the gas car you'd replace
Auto-filled from ZIP code
Your Results
Annual Solar Production
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kWh/year
EV Annual Energy
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kWh/year
Solar Coverage
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of home + EV
Combined Annual Savings
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per year
CO₂ Reduction
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tons/year
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Effective 2026, the federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) has expired. New systems no longer receive the 30% federal credit unless grandfathered under Section 48E (construction began before July 4, 2026).
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Data sources: Solar production from NREL PVWatts V8 API. Vehicle data from EPA FuelEconomy.gov. CO₂ factors: 0.771 lbs/kWh (eGRID2023 Rev2 U.S. average), 19.6 lbs/gallon gasoline. Actual savings vary.