Considering solar? Drive an electric vehicle? Install solar panels and an EV charger in one integrated system.
With Trinity, you have the option to add an EV charger when you install solar. This combination helps you maximize savings and convenience, while fueling your electric vehicle with clean energy.
Benefits of installing an EV charger when you go solar
Lower energy costs
Using solar to charge your electric car is more affordable than drawing expensive energy from the grid. By installing a home EV charger and solar system at the same time, you can ensure your EV is powered by solar, costing you less on electricity.
A cleaner charge
EVs are only as eco-friendly as their power source. When you plug yours in at a public charging station, you don’t know how the electricity is being generated. For all you know, it comes from a polluting energy source, undoing your EV’s positive impact. When you install solar along with an EV charger at your home, you know exactly where your electricity is coming from—clean, emissions-free sunshine.
More solar power, less utility energy
When you switch to solar and make the sun your primary energy source, you rely less on the utility grid. By installing a home EV charger as part of your solar system, you distance yourself even further. You’ll still be connected to the grid so you have electricity when solar doesn’t cover all your needs. But it will be your secondary energy source. You’ll power more of your life—from your home to your car—with affordable, clean solar energy.
Convenience
Finding a public charging station or taking time out of your commute to charge your EV can be a hassle. With a home charger, you can plug in and fill up your EV with solar power while cooking dinner, spending time with your family, or doing laundry. That’s peak convenience and efficiency.
What to consider before installing an EV charger with solar
Payment options & benefits
Going solar and installing an EV charger simultaneously not only makes sense logistically, but also financially. Take advantage of blended payment plans, combined installation costs and available incentives. We offer options to fit every budget, including yours. View payment options.
Beyond the initial cost benefits, an EV charger and home solar system pay off in the long term. While utility rates rise, your solar costs remain steady and your savings grow. By powering your EV with solar, you’ll know roughly what you’ll pay to charge it for years to come.
Determine the right system size
When you go solar with Trinity, we tailor your system to fit your home’s needs. Energy usage, roof tilt, budget...all these factor into designing a system that’s just right for you. If you’re thinking about getting an EV charger, installing it at the same time you go solar makes a lot of sense. Your energy use will rise if you start to primarily charge your EV at home. Your solar system, however, can be designed to cover that increased usage.
During a free consultation, Trinity can help you determine the ideal system size. Book a time to chat with a Solar Expert.
Add battery backup
On top of pairing solar with a home EV charger, adding battery storage gives you even greater self-sufficiency. Store your extra solar power and pull from your supply of clean energy when you need it.
Battery storage enables you to charge your EV with solar even after the sun sets or when the utility grid goes down. This helps you replace as much expensive utility energy as possible with affordable solar power. Discover battery backup solutions.
Imagine your home with solar and an EV charger
Including an EV charger in your solar system helps you:
- Spend less charging your EV than you would with utility power
- Save on installation costs
- Maximize your positive eco-impact
Set up a time to chat with a Trinity Solar Expert who can walk you through all your options for going solar and getting an EV charger.
