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Is rooftop solar worthwhile if I charge my electric vehicle mostly overnight?

Answer

It can be worthwhile, but overnight charging reduces direct solar self-consumption; the result depends mainly on electricity and export rates, system cost, and whether charging can sometimes occur during daylight.

Key points

  • Solar can still offset household use or grid purchases at other times.
  • Scheduled daytime charging can improve direct use where practical.
  • A battery may shift energy but adds cost and losses.

What it depends on

  • Utility import and export pricing
  • Charging schedule
  • Annual driving and solar production

Risks and trade-offs

  • Low-value exports can weaken the economics.
  • Changing tariffs or driving patterns can change the result.

Information you may need

  • Bill structure
  • Charging times
  • Annual mileage and roof production estimate

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Compare annual costs under overnight charging, daytime charging, and optional battery scenarios.

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