California EV Charger Station: Home Charger Installation
When you choose SolarMax Technology you are choosing to power your life with innovation. With SolarMax you can now drive your electric car on sunshine.
Your Home Solar EV Solution
Maximize your savings and minimize your dependency on non-renewable energy with a full home solar system - complete with your EV charging station.
Drive on Sunshine – the solar power produced from your rooftop is more affordable and from a sustainable source. Purchasing less energy from the grid means more savings for you.
Level 2 charging with solar boost mode – using your solar power, you can charge your electric vehicle up to 6 times faster than the factory 120V charging cable that came with your car. (1)
Save money, time and hassle – Purchasing and installing a separate Level 2 car charger can easily cost at least $1,600 which includes the cost of the charger, of hiring a licensed electrician, and potential materials costs: wiring, conduit, and circuit breaker.
Don’t own an electric vehicle yet? Be future-ready and select the electric vehicle charging inverter option for your solar energy system. You can add the car and charging cable at any time.
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Key Benefits of the Solar Car Charging Inverter
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Combines sun and grid power for charging up to six times faster than standard electric vehicle chargers ...
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Saves you the time, money and hassle of installing a standalone electric car charger on your own
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Up to 25 year warranty
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Fully integrated charging scheduling and control with the smart app
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Advanced safety features including arc-fault protection
Full Visibility and Control
Your electric vehicle charging inverter supports full network connectivity and integrates seamlessly with your solar monitoring platform. You can track your charging status, control vehicle charging, and set charging schedules.
- Smart-scheduling for use with Time of Use (TOU) rates – charge from the grid during off-peak hours
- Track solar, electric vehicle and grid consumption for visibility and control of household energy usage
- Remote operation via mobile app – turn charging on and off directly from your smartphone
- View charging duration, charge energy, and the percent charge from your solar power
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Innovative Tesla EV Charging Station
We install quality electric vehicle charging solutions from Tesla. Innovative systems offer the fastest charging option, power sharing, comprehensive tracking from your mobile device, and exceptional safety.
For unsurpassed product and service quality, and rely on the industry leaders in solar EV charging: Tesla and SolarMax.
Electric Vehicle Charging Comparison
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EV Charger Level 1 (1.44 kW 12A@120Vac) |
EV Level 2 Charging Inverter with Solar Boost Mode Charging speed depends on solar production (Maximum 9.6 kW 40A 240Vac)(1) |
Added miles per 1 hour of charging (2) |
5 miles |
25 to 30 miles |
Charge time needed to meet average daily mileage (2) |
6.5 hours |
1 to 1.5 hours |
(1) Check your car manual for maximum charge rate
(2) Assuming 3 miles/kWh and with a US household average driving distance of 29 miles per day (source: https://www.bts.gov/statistical-products/surveys/national-household-travel-survey-daily-travel-quick-facts)
Due to differences in the type of charging cable required between electric vehicle manufacturers, SolarMax does not include a charging cable with the inverter. Customers will need to purchase their car manufacturer’s specific charging cable separately.
Enjoy Significant Savings With Electric Car Charging
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Solar Panel Systems
Complete home solar system designed for your home with high-performance solar panels engineered for maximum efficiency.
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Energy Storage
Battery back-up systems support off-grid energy use, keeping your home running even when the power is down.
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EV Charging Station
Solar car charging inverters save you even more time and money, with full visibility and control in the mobile app.