10/08/2026
Thinking about an EV, but not sure when youâll actually buy one? You may not want to oversize your solar system just yet.
A good starting point is to think about how much charging youâll actually do at home. As a general rule, about 3 miles of driving uses 1 kWh of electricityâso 600 miles a month could mean roughly 200 kWh of additional monthly usage.
But workplace charging, your driving habits, and EV-specific utility rates can all change the math.
The takeaway from HelioGold Sales Manager Matt Reynolds: size for the EV when it becomes a real planânot just a possibility. You can always revisit your system as your energy needs grow.
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