Tesla Model S

[Deleted member 1300495]

Hey guys do you know what kind of a solar panel array I would need to charge my Tesla Model S with the high powered wall charger. Thanks!

 

[USAFRet]

Hey guys do you know what kind of a solar panel array I would need to charge my Tesla Model S with the high powered wall charger. Thanks!

A very large one.

But there are far too many variables for that to be answered in here.
Location, environment, building construction, etc, etc, etc.

Contact Tesla and a local solar installation company or two.

 

[wdmfiber]

Up north I have a cottage and it's off the grid. I have several 100 watt panels(exact # is always changing). They continuously charge a bank of ~twenty 12 volt lead acid batteries. The 12 volts DC goes into an inverter and then to the standard house breaker panel. I run any standard 120 volt appliances without worry.

But 240 volts at load would be too much. There is an electric water heater(220 v) and I use a gasoline generator to run that (it holds heat for many hours). But point being, you would likely need several thousand watts of solar panels to charge a model S. And typically those systems work with the grid (net metering).

 

[Deleted member 1300495]

Up north I have a cottage and it's off the grid. I have several 100 watt panels(exact # is always changing). They continuously charge a bank of ~twenty 12 volt lead acid batteries. The 12 volts DC goes into an inverter and then to the standard house breaker panel. I run any standard 120 volt appliances without worry.

But 240 volts at load would be too much. There is an electric water heater(220 v) and I use a gasoline generator to run that (it holds heat for many hours). But point being, you would likely need several thousand watts of solar panels to charge a model S. And typically those systems work with the grid (net metering).

Wouldnt you just be able to not attach an inverter and just use DC power? Because that is the way I was thinking about charging my Tesla

 

[USAFRet]

Up north I have a cottage and it's off the grid. I have several 100 watt panels(exact # is always changing). They continuously charge a bank of ~twenty 12 volt lead acid batteries. The 12 volts DC goes into an inverter and then to the standard house breaker panel. I run any standard 120 volt appliances without worry.

But 240 volts at load would be too much. There is an electric water heater(220 v) and I use a gasoline generator to run that (it holds heat for many hours). But point being, you would likely need several thousand watts of solar panels to charge a model S. And typically those systems work with the grid (net metering).

Wouldnt you just be able to not attach an inverter and just use DC power? Because that is the way I was thinking about charging my Tesla

Direct from Tesla: http://www.teslamotors.com/models/facts
"If you’re interested in installing a home solar system to charge your Tesla, we recommend working with a local solar installer to develop and install a system that supports your total daily energy demand. Assume average energy usage per mile is approximately 330 Wh/mile (206 Wh/km). Learn more about residential solar installations from our friends at SolarCity."

You can't just wing it.