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The amount of money you can save with solar panels really depends on your particular set of circumstances, including what kind of EV you drive.
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To know whether solar EV charging could save you money on your utility bills first requires making a few important calculations.
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The best way to do so is to determine your average daily mileage and compare this to your EV’s mileage-per-kWh energy consumption.
Fewer parts
A regular car can contain hundreds of working parts which means there’s lots that can go wrong and parts that need replacing over time.
Windscreen wiper replacement
All electric cars have some form of regenerative braking, which uses the electric motor to slow the vehicle whilst putting some electricity back into the battery.
Brake fluid change
One thing that is still comparable between traditional and electric vehicles, is tyre wear. Tyres will need to be changed regularly.
Easy To Recharge
The major challenge facing EV battery recycling today is the low volumes due to most EVs still being relatively new.
Cost Effective
EVs provide an opportunity to move closer to a circular economy where we will become less reliant on mining.
Less Maintenance
As with the production of all goods, it is important that materials are ethically-sourced and environmental impacts.
Zero Emissions
Emissions from building EVs is generally higher than petrol and diesel vehicles, when including the battery.
