Not a solar one like the thing pictured, LOL. There simply isn’t enough W/m2 for solar panels to power anything less light and spartan than a World Solar Challenge car.
Aside from that, the cheapest way to build a custom [battery, not solar] electric car is probably to salvage parts off a wrecked commercially-built electric car.
I’m a fan of Aging Wheels and SuperfastMatt on Youtube, both of whom are building custom EVs from used Tesla parts.
If it were worth it, commercial electric cars would be festooned with solar panels. They aren’t. (I think there might be one EV that has a solar panel embedded in its roof, but it’s just a gimmick.)
In other words, no: the amount of range solar panels could add to a two-ton electric car with performance and comfort up to the standard expected of a modern car is basically negligible.
Frankly, if you really want solar, you should be thinking more in terms of an electric bicycle towing a trailer with a solar panel on it. And even then you’re still probably talking about merely extending range, not being able to travel all day without having to pedal.
Not a solar one like the thing pictured, LOL. There simply isn’t enough W/m2 for solar panels to power anything less light and spartan than a World Solar Challenge car.
Aside from that, the cheapest way to build a custom [battery, not solar] electric car is probably to salvage parts off a wrecked commercially-built electric car.
I’m a fan of Aging Wheels and SuperfastMatt on Youtube, both of whom are building custom EVs from used Tesla parts.
I know they wouldn’t run the can but don’t they add a bit of range ?
If it were worth it, commercial electric cars would be festooned with solar panels. They aren’t. (I think there might be one EV that has a solar panel embedded in its roof, but it’s just a gimmick.)
In other words, no: the amount of range solar panels could add to a two-ton electric car with performance and comfort up to the standard expected of a modern car is basically negligible.
Frankly, if you really want solar, you should be thinking more in terms of an electric bicycle towing a trailer with a solar panel on it. And even then you’re still probably talking about merely extending range, not being able to travel all day without having to pedal.
Thanks. In hindsight , It does make sense since 1m² at best can output 300w/h.