Why aren’t electric vehicles using solar panels integrated into the panoramic rooftops? Wouldn’t this eliminate the need for charging stations – to be able to collect a solar charge at most hours of the day and *during* the actual act of driving?

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Why aren’t electric vehicles using solar panels integrated into the panoramic rooftops? Wouldn’t this eliminate the need for charging stations – to be able to collect a solar charge at most hours of the day and *during* the actual act of driving?

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Answer 1

The model 3 has a 75KWh battery. You could maybe fit one 400w panels on a large car. The car is rated at 240 Wh/mile. So in full sun with 100% efficient, it would add 1.5 miles per hour. Just not worth the cost and components.