ELI5—Why do electric cars not have solar panels?

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It seems like even a small solar panel on the roof of an electric car would make a lot of sense. When you’re sitting at work for 8 hours, your car can just soak up some sun. I’m assuming there is some sort of problem related to cost, rather than efficiency, but I can’t figure it out.

Edit: Thanks for the help. It makes a lot of sense now. I appreciate the in-depth answers too.

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For the same reason that most people don’t drive round with an extra Jerry can of gas in the back of their cars. It just wouldn’t help much, and is unnecessary.

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