Forget Public Charging! Power Your Electric Car with the SUN | GoSun

[@joe-lz8uc]

Finally. This is what all EV's need. Now I can get some energy, whenever Im at the office at the my EV is sitting in the parking lot all day in the Sun. I only live 15 miles away, so it sounds perfect for me.

[@alxk3995]

The solution is charging stations on the parking lot. And solar panels over the parking lot. So your car can charge a meaningful amount, it's convenient and you can park in the shade.

[@patthonsirilim5739]

its a stupid idea the added weight center of gravity introduce alot of wind noise and downgrade its aerodynamics efficiency increasing amount of power needed to do the same kind of range in the first place plus this require the car to be park in the hot sun during peak sunshine prolong that kind of activity significantly reduce the lifespan of rubber components and artificaly age your car the better soltion is have a proper solar system at your home to charge up the car now without space restraint you can actully have decent solar system a 10-20kwh system could easily charge the car up in less then a day assuming you spend one day of the weeked just staying at home the car would be fully charge up for the rest of the weekend.

[@GoSunSolar]

@@patthonsirilim5739 we have done the math and the testing. You actually come out quite a bit ahead. Many people live in apartments, condos, and work all day with their car sitting in the sun. etc. , where they dont have a roof for your system, but we agree if you do, that's nice.. we are also already working on a solar carport.

[@zumbaconrobertosouthwestde1577]

Why not just make the whole body of the car with Solar panels? ..

[@jasonbourne1596]

​@@zumbaconrobertosouthwestde1577 Have you saw that monstrosity they call the Cyber Beast? They want junk like that that performs bad but looks cool not functional equipment.

[@bige8549]

I had a similar idea but the panels would roll out of the trunk and contain flaps that fall over the sides as well. Sono Motors in Germany was successfully integrating panels into the body panels of the car. That solution is the most practical in my opinion, and it would be my hope that it takes off on all EV’s.

[@ripvanstinkle]

It’s all about the correct angle towards the sun. If the panels aren’t angled correctly, they barely work, so just draping the car in panels won’t do much.

[@christianperi]

These concepts are getting better and better. Im not sure how efficient it would be with creating the extra drag. Also If you have to get on top of your vehicle to unfold it all, and for $3,000, you might as well build your own 1200-1500w array out of flexible foldable panels that you just pull out of the trunk, unless of course this includes the power equipment (charger cord, lithium battery, inverter, etc) included in the price.

[@victorsvoice7978]

This is what the world needs. Energy from the sun.

[@worstusername22]

It's like there's a nuclear reactor in the sky but it's overrated

[@BradThePitts]

​@@worstusername22 Simple math using what's called the "solar constant" proves that even if every inch of the earth is covered with solar panels it's still not enough energy to power everything in the world.

[@naps1saps]

​​@@worstusername22it's like a nuclear reactor in the sky that is only half as useful as a regular nuclear reactor per day 😂

[@johntheux9238]

@@BradThePitts It's actually 9'000 times more than what we need.

[@gregorybyrne2453]

Pave the streets with gold and put permanently sympathetic magnets underneath cars and trains to siphon of the earths increasing magnetosphere due to passing the fermie cells of the Sun's Oort cloud magnetosphere for the next millennium. "Do not forget this one thing. One day is as one thousand years & a thousand years is as one day." To cross between the fermie cells of the Sun's Oort cloud magnetosphere the cause of these the birthing pains of this the millennium of climate change END TIMES. Noah's tidal wave tsunamis are yet to come. Every mountain will be laid low and valley filled at the end of the era, now. Tale up your millennial cross for the sake of humanity as one generation shall sow and another reap the benefits of life and life more abundantly. Come to Jesus!

[@JulesVerneReyes]

The technology is readily available, off the shelf, if you prefer to DIY it. But this implementation definitely makes it convenient for the mass market. But energy output claim is definitely exaggerated as power production will vary because of several factors i.e. intensity of sunlight in your area, actual number of hours of optimum sunlight exposure, solar panel efficiency, etc. Also, it would help if the panels were all laid out flat and at the same angle facing skyward.

[@endgame4318]

What about windy days? Will it damage your car or cars parked near you?

[@neogeo227]

yup was thinking of that too, they could have some that clips to underneath the car

[@Psartz]

​@@neogeo227or magnets..in sunny days it will take 16 days to charge tesla s model.😂

[@ourv9603]

VERY COOL!!! FINALLY! Someone has provided the solution to EV charging. HOWEVER, will my solar array still be there when I come back to my parked car? !

[@be236]

I'm guessing most people would do this solar setup at home, so a little safer I suppose...

[@bandablum]

They said it is safe to leave alone. It has a locking device built in.

[@ryanleggott2716]

It's locking, so I doubt someone would outright steal it... But someone attempted to vandalize it is certainly a problem, and since it covers up your front camera you probably won't even get the sentry video of the incident

[@santajerry]

@@ryanleggott2716side cameras may catch something if the perps aren’t smart enough

[@ClaytonDorris]

Dude, I live in Tijuana and would not park this in the street.

[@buherator9871]

The problem with this is that the solar panels have no cooling, so after 1-2 hours their performance drops drastically. It is no coincidence that those installed on roofs have an "air gap", where the chimney effect prevails. The idea is good anyway, but the physics in practice will make the person who buys it and calculates with the peak value sad.

[@Yanquetino]

If you drive less than, oh, let's say… 25 miles/per day, and at work and home you park outside in the sun, this could prove a useful charging alternative. I could also see it as a good accessory when camping. However, it can't compete with having a garage with a dedicated EV charger, especially if you have some rooftop solar to power it. By my calculations, you'd need about 6 to 8 panels to do that with a Model 3.

[@Luka_3D]

Yeah for appartment dwellers this will just mean that you won't have to use public chargers that much.

[@antserstar]

This is great product! For sunny countries like Cyprus must have - will order 3.

[@herwigg3327]

Does this withstand high winds and does it scratch the car if used on a regular basis?

[@mike6439]

This is dope and definitely keep on going. Question though is how much of that 20 mi/per day is lost in aero efficiency of that box? 😬

[@antserstar]

Can you estimate? If it is removable better 1 if you drive better keep at trunk

[@antserstar]

They said: No Extra Baggage The GoSun EV Solar Charger is lightweight yet durable. This charger withstands any road condition without compromising on the range. But i think it is not true

[@rdubs1705]

At city/ around town speeds, likely very little impact. Long highway trips could see a bit of impact.

[@ro4056]

Wonder how much??

[@nateums]

To best answer this there is a guy on KZbin, his name is Brian, he camps out in his Tesla and does long trips, I think with a roof rack it made he’s efficiency pretty bad due to the drag… I think you’d get 350-400/wh/mile with this at highway speeds in a model Y

[@ezequieljimenez3391]

I think every little extra energy is Worthy. Like Regen from braking, for suspension, and solar. Maybe from wind and a ecoflow delta two. Imagine having all these options

[@ripvanstinkle]

Love it. Love that it just plugs into the charging port. That’s genius. Wondering what the range loss from drag of having it on the roof is. Does it fit in the trunk too or only the roof rack?

[@Lord_Falcon]

Exactly what I've been looking for. There are some small cars with solar roofs built in but then you have to buy a whole new vehicle and you might prefer a different model. I like a few microcars like the Citroen Ami, Silence S04 and maybe Mobilize Duo when it comes out. Hope they make a version of this that is shorter so it can fit on any car length. Then it's perfect for any small EV user with minimal driving.

[@TB-up4xi]

So a 1200w array will produce on average 4.2kwh per day in Sydney = 1500kwh a year, $3000 is a high price to pay for an absolute maximum of 1500kwh a year, I would waste 1/2 of that on just the extra consumption dragging the unit around everywhere on roof racks. Forget this sort of generating capacily in the UK - if you're in London this goes down to 870kwh a year. The 1500kwh also only applies if my car is sitting outside 100% of every daylight hour with the unit deployed all that time, never in the shade, never in a garage, never in an undergound car park, never being driven - all of these things will reduce the opportunity to generate electricity. I can see an application for off-grid camping if that's what you're into but for regular daily use it would take me 50+ years to generate the savings to pay it off.

[@johnreeves7261]

And they are "flex panels". Flex panels are notoriously short lived. Last I looked, warranties are, generally, just 5 years on flex panels.

[@jamesengland7461]

You're claiming only 3.5 hours of sun per day.

[@johnreeves7261]

@@jamesengland7461What do you mean by "3.5 hours of sun per day"?

[@TB-up4xi]

@@jamesengland7461 A 1200w array only produces 1200wh when the Sun is 100% perpendicular to the panel (directly overhead) but only around 10% of that output on rainy days, the output also drops rapidly as soon as there is any cloud cover whatsoever and there are also charge losses to consider. 1500kwh a year is being super generous - the 13,400w of panels on my roof (which by the way are more efficient and start producing at much lower light levels than any flexible array) can produce 90-100kwh in a day mid summer but only produced 12.5kwh yesterday in heavy rain and 35kwh 2 days ago on a mixed sunny /cloudy day and only peaked at 7.5kw output briefly around noon becuase it's now winter here and the Sun is low in the Sky most of the day and it won't produce 100% of its capacity even in the middle of the day.

[@FreeMissions]

One hard gust of wind and this thing is toast

[@WilliDurpel]

It's a shame that some exaggerated expectations are being created here. On a really good day, it will be possible to generate around 4 kwh. If you then assume an economical car with a consumption of approx. 16 kwh/ 100km, you can achieve 25 km under optimum conditions. However, the car must not be shaded, the weather must be really good and the car must be parked during the sunny hours. Then add to this the orientation of the solar cells and the conversion losses and unfortunately there is not much left of the electricity generated. If you then factor in the increased air resistance, you probably end up with almost zero over the year. As I said, the idea of a solar-powered car is a nice one, but it is a long way from being implemented in practice.

[@danielmarkiewicz8489]

those panels are 1,2KW, if i understand correctly this is minimal amount to start charging Tesla, so if there is a bit less sun then 1,2KW then charging wont even start. And those panels on cars will never be on perfect angle, half of them will be on wrong angle to provide power. It will maybe work when sun is directly above car

[@surfntrucks]

I read both of your points. I'm looking for a system like this that generations 6kW to 7kW. That's the ideal system. This system is 1.2kW and it's enough put energy back into the car while it's sitting 8 hours in a parking lot at work. Or when you've parked your Tesla at an airport while you're on a business trip. Or when it's sitting somewhere without a charger option for a long period of time. The idea is actually overdue. It's a great start until we can get more efficient photovoltaic systems. The real question is, why did this take so long?

[@tiju4723]

Solar panels have already reached their theoretical limit. In next 10 years it will advance only by 10-15%. So it’s impossible to get the 6kw you are talking about even In future.

[@bandablum]

Aptera is a new aerodynamic 3-wheeled car design with the solar cells built in (boasting 40 extra miles per day and a range up to 1000 miles per charge). And the cells can withstand hail storms. Looking for production starting the end of this year.

[@danielmarkiewicz8489]

@@bandablum not is but will be, maybe. maybe not

[@FatCandyProduction]

Right. 30 miles a day. Let's hope there is no wind for this lose setup. Or rain to fill the box on the roof with a ton of water.

[@wobblyboost]

Oh got a good laugh outta that, I didn't even think of the roof pond 😆The maths doesn't add up and real world application is bonkers. It will also be cut off and stolen inside a week.

[@almazuoonqtr6299]

I think roof of all ev cars need to be equipped with fixed solar pannels instead of panoramic sunroof

[@blueberrytigerfox]

It is great and question does it convert the DC to AC or is it just DC to DC

[@SW-cm2ut]

This looks like a good product for car living and car life. 👍

[@joe-lz8uc]

I think it would perfect for Vans too.

[@ksnax]

Overselling the power production a bit aren't we? Even Aptera doesn't claim that much production potential, and they seem to be representing optimal conditions for their rating.

[@benoitphilippe4271]

Oui, super, pas de vent, pas de pluie, pas de voleurs !

[@nanayoseto9968]

Assume 20 miles everyday, that $1.25 save per day, the equipment costs 3k+, let’s just say 3k no tax, I get my money back in 2400 days. Yeah cool, just about time for my battery replacement too

[@wobblyboost]

Haha yup, even that is assuming you open the panel array every day, that all 2400 days are low to medium breeze so they don't destroy themselves nor your paintwork, that you can park in an open field with no tall trees or buildings, that you are in a crime free area so the panels aren't stolen and that it's never cloudy.

[@nvluchador]

"prepping" is a huge hobby these days. People buy things they'll likely never use. Generators etc. This would be great in an apocalypse haha. Everyone complains that EVs can't be used if the grid goes down but with this? Opportunity

[@wobblyboost]

@@nvluchador fat lot of good a charged batteries gonna do ya when the car refuses to run cos it can't get a wifi signal to do a scheduled update.

[@nvluchador]

@@wobblyboost what update would be eligible in an apocalypse lol

[@wobblyboost]

@@nvluchador They need to 'phone home' for an update every few months, if it can't contact the mothership it bricks the car. Same happens if there's any software errors, mechanical malfunctions or the cars damaged. So in an apocalypse or any type of SHTF scenario, the most useless thing to own is an electric car.

[@Sqeptick]

The energy generation will swing wildly on partly cloudy days. How does this system buffer those fluctuations?

[@paulrybarczyk5013]

If a small car-version can generate up to 1200 watts, I wonder what a bigger version for my F150 Lightning could generate. My Lightning is always parked outside, and there is LOTS of surface area across its hood + windshield + roof + topper. 🙂

[@warrens6479]

This is just really amazing! I can't wait to see how much more efficient the product will be in 3 years from now. The only downside I can think of is if you've got an electric car that has one of those very nice panoramic glass roofs, this behemoth is going to take up all of that wonderful greenhouse.

[@TimOthy222]

Would be awesome if we could get 50-60 miles of charge. I’d 💯 buy it. Good work, looking forward to longer range products in the future. Have you designed a cover for the cybertruck yet.

[@daviddjerf2856]

Instead, you could install solar panels on your roof. This would generate electricity to fully charge your car, eliminating concerns about flimsy car-mounted panels blowing away in windy conditions. Additionally, you'd avoid the extra energy consumption and noise associated with a bulky roof box.

[@willberg8599]

The problem with this is that you get a fraction of the square footage

[@BradThePitts]

How does it not scratch the paint? 🤔

[@MK-tk8tb]

The aerodynamic drag from the box will easily void any energy savings.

[@GoSunSolar]

Thank you for your feedback. Your input is valuable as we refine the product, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

[@willianxavier5395]

Come to Brazil. EV and Hybrid cars growing faster

[@GoSunSolar]

Thank you for the invitation! It’s exciting to hear about the rapid growth of EV and hybrid cars in Brazil. We’re always interested in learning more about emerging markets and opportunities.

[@Crazypostman]

Driving around with this on your roof is going to use more energy with loss of aerodynamics then you're going to be able to put back in. So let's say your commute is 50 miles one way to work on a highway that's 70 mph, I would like to see the difference in efficiency over 100 mi driving 70 mph with it off versus with it on

[@raredavid98]

I’m excited for this product! I’m going to wait until first reviews come out, but this sounds fantastic!

[@فارسليبورد-ك8و]

ايضا يمكن تصنيع غطاء يحمي السيارة من الأتربة أو الأمطار أو حرارة الطقس وفي نفس الوقت يمتلك خلايا شمسية تزود السيارة والأجهزة الكهربائية بالطاقة الكهربائية وتستطيع حملة داخل السيارة ❤

[@fhshsjx]

With this the batteries can be smaller like 30kw only. The sun and the brakes compensates for energy loss from reduction in battery size. With less weight the car consumption is lower so it goes further. Is a very good thing to place solar panels on ev.s

[@alexanderzawydiwski9534]

Finally a mod that actually makes your electric car somewhat Ecofriendly

[@DiamondMind949]

Amazing! I will buy one for sure.

[@GoSunSolar]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wailoh4332]

I know someone will definitely steal this the first day

[@ignoredbyu]

For sure yes.

[@rtsrts2317]

​@@SpaceX-Falcon-Heavy Chicago, Portland, Seattle,Vegas, Houston, Dallas, Memphis, Phoenix, Denver, Minneapolis, Cleveland NYC, DC, Miami. Shall I go on?

[@FrancescoGeniola]

Agree 👍

[@Thetruepredictor]

Not one the first day but soon in mass production.

[@wobblyboost]

5 minutes with an angle grinder and it's gone. These designers live in la la land.

[@ghost91977]

Car protection cover along with solar panels integrated on the roof and 360 all around would be the best you can get.

[@didierpuzenat7280]

Could you just do a solar roof that takes the place of the glass roof ? I mean by removing the glass roof to keep the same aerodynamic and aesthetic. And the energy would just go to the service battery, or maybe a bigger service battery. It would just be to fight phantom drain and maybe help cooling the car when I have no choice and park in plain sun.

[@LordTimelord]

^^^^ THIS! ^^^^ It would be a no brainer to purchase an item like this. Especially if you have to have the roof glass replaced due to cracking!

[@Tom-fn8xc]

Cool concept but this will cause a big efficiency hit having that on the roof. Also when going on road trips where it would be helpful I'd rather have something else on the roof like bikes or a box. No way is it worth 3k, it would take forever for this thing to pay for itself

[@hippielook]

That sounds good! But how about the connection to the EV? What voltage does it run on? What charging system does it take?

[@kelviskelvis7140]

It states it's a standard EVSE connection to the vehicle.

[@MaxxJagX]

I like idea, and for me, there are no chargers at work so this would help offset any gas I might use to drive home. I have a Niro PHEV. So not really about charging at home, but rather, when not at home or near a charger this would offset gas usage rather than charging costs. One thing I can think of though, wouldn't it be better to have all the panels be level. If you charge pointing towards the sun, the rear panels will get nothing but ambient light and vice versa. Guessing best case is to park parallel to the sun path.

[@GoSunSolar]

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your perspective. It’s great to hear that you find the idea of the EV Solar Charger beneficial for offsetting gas usage, especially in situations where charging options are limited. You make an excellent point about panel orientation. Having all panels level or aligning them to the sun's path could indeed optimize the energy collection and improve efficiency. We’ll take this into consideration as we continue to develop and refine our products.

[@MaxxJagX]

@@GoSunSolar In my case it might not be that bad for the orientation as I have a Niro which has a flat rear "SUV style". But Sedans might benefit from something to hold the panels on the back flat. Something like couple flat bars that you could rotate into place though that might cause some space, or structural issues.

[@nofuelever6832]

Seems perfect for a Prius Prime

[@GoSunSolar]

you are correct, that battery pack is almost perfect for it.

[@topher042268]

@@GoSunSolar will it come with a j1772 plug if need be? my battery with a full charge gets 29 to 31 plugged into 110v ac. I'm at work, and can park in the sun 8-12 hours a day. Will it do well in NY?

[@sarfrazkhan1341]

It should not be installed when stoped, it should be fixed on car permannatly and constantly providing solar power which in turns charging the vehicle with out any stopage except at night

[@sarfrazkhan1341]

Without effecting Aerodynamics of the car

[@johnosterman494]

I think this is awesome. I hate the setups that require a battery to be charged only to then charge another one. I only typically commute like eight miles a day, three days a week. In normal driving conditions I could basically never pay for power. Super cool.

[@DiP2011]

Haha, right. That will work if you are living in a remote sahara (if you are willing to drive around with a box on top of your car), but in every other scenario it's a very bad idea. Just a little bit of wind will flap these panels up and down, and in cities it will be destroyed or nicked from your car. And 30 miles a day... when and where do you park your car for a whole day? Oh, right... in a garage, or parking lot?... where are charging stations (5 min. for 30 miles)?

[@ZooTrekkerChronicles]

Good idea, they going sell a lot of these

[@greggg4011]

I tried contacting the place but the only thing that talks to you is an AI. I had to give up on a venture to make something like this for my Clarity because I didn't know that if the panels receive different amounts of power, the lowest denominator (V or A depending on serial or parallel) is the controlling V or A, so how did Go Solar beat this?

[@Alexander-gy4ch]

How much does it cost? 2nd how would you stop people from messing with it, in major cities around the country people steal foods, bicycles and anything that's not secure well. How are you going to stop people from cutting the charging cord, damaging the solo panels?

[@somebodymcperson]

It would be cool if you could charge without unfolding just to get enough power to run some kind of fan to circulate hot air out in the summer. Then unfold if you want to charge the car

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

I looked at the pre-order yesterday. $2500 for 1300w of solar that you always have to carry on roof racks is bananas expensive.

[@zzappligator]

It’s crazy cheap compared to gasoline.

[@GoSunSolar]

charge stations now charge .50kwh. Plus there are various cash rebates.

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

@@zzappligator yeah but literally any electricity source is cheap compared to gas. My issue with this product is that it costs as much as a home solar setup 5-10x it’s capacity, while adding a task every time you stop, making you also park in the sun and not under cover, and have the constant drag on the highway of the pack on the roof. It’s also removing the skylight/moon roof feature. Maybe some will get this, but it’s a hard pass from me

[@noishi4658]

It says durable but how many years will this last though🤔 Also, it says it's lightweight. So, how is the wind resistance?

[@mrnofsd]

I would be willing to test it out daily! ❤

[@jannahfirdausmediapro9621]

please make for ebike & electric motorcycle.........

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Who was it that said, “there’s a sucker born every minute.”

[@jciii5589]

Does it charge folded up in the box?

[@paulg9484]

Very good concept. Price is quite high though. May be will come down in future

[@trekerdan]

12v limits the wattage, maybe up the voltage to 48v platform

[@brighamc6211]

How much is the range reduced by the aerodynamics of the roof attachment?

[@carloabad6436]

I wish this would work on the model x, I would buy in a heartbeat.

[@GoSunSolar]

All you need is roof rack. Yakima has one. Charge away!

[@UNCLESEVEN77]

If it is just a one-piece roof mount, without setup after parking, and just requires plugging in and charging, then it would be a good and practical idea. I wouldn't want to lay all the panels out and let them flap around and scratch my car. Until then, this is not for me.

[@MrGaborseres]

Woah 😮...... That's what I'm talking about 👍

[@heldurhibus474]

Which is better - 3000$ for something which makes your EV less efficient or charging to make up this loss?

[@WayApp]

Such an innovative idea

[@johntheux9238]

Is it available as a portable panel for camping? (not roof mounted)

[@Djozze1]

And it will protect the interior 😊

[@mekymoney]

Good idea but probably will wait until couple iterations. This needs to be rolled from the trunk. I don’t think the roof thing is ideal. But I can generate up to 30 miles per day, I will drive for free for the rest of my life since it’s very sunny here.

[@LordTimelord]

The aero hit on mileage could be reduced if they designed a more form fitting roof rack that hugs the roofline for better aerodynamics.

[@theholyrice]

Please make a version for Cybertruck

[@GoSunSolar]

It will go on the cybertruck , just need a roof rack, and check out camp365 they have a camper that slides into the cybertruck

[@photelegy]

Is it just me or does the worse aerodynamics because of the solar roof (which is way more important on EV's) have a greater impact than the additional energy?

[@GoSunSolar]

We are continuously evaluating how to balance these factors to optimize both efficiency and functionality. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll take it into account as we refine our designs.

[@kiwirosethistles]

Infinite power. This product does not add up. Particularly as most EV onboard inverters needs 1200 W minimum before they charge. That is the peak of this product and would very rarely be achieved given the non optimal geometry of the panels when draping over a car.

[@wobblyboost]

Soon as they said 'infinite power' I knew this was basicaly a scam.

[@be236]

How about making a stationary version of this solar kit setup... meaning, permanently fold out the solar panels aimed to the south and attach it permanently somehow in your front or backyard of your house as you park your car... (instead of putting in on your car's roof and drive around with it).

[@valuemastery]

These do already exist. They're called balcony power stations. And of course regular PV systems have been available for decades now. Installing solar at home saves as much money as installing the same on top of your car, without the hassle.

[@surfntrucks]

No way to tie the solar panels down on a windy day. Plus need the ability to rest the panel on a glass roof without roof racks.

[@surfntrucks]

Is it at least level 2 charging? 240v 32+ amps 34mph?

[@joebloggs24]

Australia is using the same machine that prints the labels for canned goods to print solar panels - the ink and colours can work to provide a charge; the length can be whatever you want it to be, and they roll up back into whatever container you pack them into

[@RayHernandez]

Says can charge 30 miles but how long on a sunny day does that take? Super interested, as my Rivian sits outside all day while I’m in the house:

[@lemongavine]

Rivian is a large and somewhat inefficient vehicle. In full sun, you would probably get about 2 miles per hour charge rate. I'm basing this on the assumption that the panels put-out 1.2kW and the Rivian goes about 2 miles per kWh

[@johnreeves7261]

I'd guess the whole day.

[@Luka_3D]

@@lemongavine Spot on yeah. I guess it has it's use as a trickle charger but with something like the rivian, I doubt it would make much sense. It just hogs up too much space on the roof

[@WarrenBowman]

What voltage does it output? Can I use it for anything besides charging my car?

[@dansaber4427]

Great idea!

[@GoSunSolar]

Glad you think so!

[@Holeyguagaamoley]

Having this thing on your roof will kill your range, the folding panels will fail due to folding fatigue every day and the scratches to your car from these flapping panels, just a bad idea from start to finish.

[@iDelta77]

Definitely will work in AZ considering the desert sun that they have!

[@Leksi80]

And after you get used to using it routinely and there is a storm wind situation during the night. Bad discovery during the next morning when those panels aren't really secured in any meaningful way.

[@juradosty]

1000usd and I would buy it without thinging... 3000 too much 😢 it would pay a lot of charging What is a maximum power? Do you ship to EU? Will you produce also with EU charging Socket?

[@Dr.Gehrig]

I hope you folks succeeding in bringing this to market. I suspect I would get one if you do.

[@silverclifflightshow]

So it looks to me that just the wind drag from having this on a roof rack, will lower your range by over 20 miles a day so basically does nothing right?

[@rohithnechikkunnan8374]

Please make it available world wide... also with universal Charging

[@thienvu4503]

Does it requires inverter?

[@Athithan_2000]

If that’s what you’re looking for buy an Aptera!

[@willberg8599]

Yeah! Or better yet, just get robot legs that can run 85mph

[@ahmet8591]

Hello.So,How much does it take to charge?

[@GoSunSolar]

Thank you for your interest in our EV Solar Charger. The time it takes to charge an EV with the solar charger can vary based on several factors, including the amount of sunlight, the efficiency of the solar panels, and the battery capacity of your vehicle.

[@fr9714]

Honestly you’d get like 4-6% recovered for parking 9hrs at work. That’s if you get good sun where you’re parked in summer. And even that is very dependent on conditions so more like 2-3% imo. It’s something but might as well just plug it in at work to 120V and get guaranteed 15-16% for 9hrs

[@GoSunSolar]

Thank you for the detailed breakdown. I appreciate the insight into the recovery percentages. Given the variability in solar efficiency, it does seem more practical to use the 120V option at work to ensure a more reliable charge. I’ll keep this in mind for future reference. Thanks again!

[@paulgovan3507]

Now we just need to see this being independently tested, reviewed and validated by the likes of leading KZbin EV channel 'FullyCharged". If the manufacturers fail to get their potentially highly-disruptive (price too?) solar-tech independently and credibly tested and reviewed everyone should remain very sceptical... Paul G

[@zaibym1157]

and how much energy does it cost to have that thing mounted on the roof

[@termsofuniverse7251]

This is a really neat concept, but I would like to see some real world KZbin reviews before I put forth 3k. I can definitely see this being handy with Rivians and on the go camping charge during the summers.

[@moshnroll507]

Just preordered mine, hope this is as good as it appears

[@GoSunSolar]

Sounds great! Thank you

[@julien1]

The entire body of an ev car should be solar panels/plates.

[@victorvalenzuela7626]

I can’t believe how Elon Musk never put that on their Tesla

[@GoSunSolar]

We appreciate your innovative thinking and are always interested in new ideas for enhancing the EV Solar technology.

[@danpiraino]

You need to be able to secure it when deployed.

[@GoSunSolar]

it has a locking system and we're working on straps for windy days - thanks

[@Luka_3D]

@@GoSunSolar How durable is it though? Protecting against the wind is one thing but what about vandals? If it can withstand a determined moron trying to damage it without tools, while it's extended, then I'm sold.

[@yhk1977]

Vandals are going to do what they do. Can't stop them if they also want to break into your car as well.

[@wobblyboost]

@@Luka_3D These are worth way more than a catalytic converter, those are regularly stolen in under ten minutes and simply cutting off the 2 roof racks is quicker.

[@danielmiddleton2900]

I don’t think most people will use this. Sounds great but the wind resistance from the side mirrors are a huge factor on range. Imagine roof racks and this thing on the roof. You might gain a few miles that counter the miles you waisted just having it but the time spent unloading and loading it will soon weigh on you. Especially after your realize those tall buildings will cast shadows on the panels and significantly reduce its effectiveness. That and you can’t park in covered parking so your car has to bake in the sun. So your car is hot. I think most ppl would rather just charge it like normal with the freedom of parking anywhere with no loss in range.

[@y_us_12]

Nice shade for the car

[@Fontaine_de_Can]

$3000 and delivery in 2025! Total scam.

[@seanrodgers5538]

How much wind drag and weight will that add to my vehicle. Reducing my efficiency/range. I agree I want to see real world testing. Send one to Jerry rig everything.

[@MrBrandonbarlow]

So if I left this in the sun for a model 3 from 6 am to 9 pm on a sunny day, how many if any miles would it add back?

[@GoSunSolar]

if you do the math 15 -20 miles depending on how your drive the model 3