The setup used Bluetti 360W solar panels connected to a Bluetti AC200P power station, since Tesla cars can’t take direct DC solar input. Under full sunlight, the system added only 1 mile (1.6 km) per hour, or about 7 miles (11 km) in a full day.
Because the panels are sensitive to shadows, the car had to be moved often for optimal sunlight.
The test concluded that solar charging on cars is not yet practical or cost-effective, saving only about $0.50 per day.
Still, it shows potential for emergency or off-grid charging, like camping trips.
Meanwhile, purpose-built solar EVs like Aptera can generate up to 40 miles per day thanks to better efficiency and larger panel areas.
Source: Tecmundo
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