Should I get an EV even if I can’t install solar?

Should I get an EV even if I can’t install solar?

While Solar United Neighbors focuses on Solar, there are many solar supporters who can’t get solar on their own rooftop. This is why we also work on Community solar, Community solar offers the benefit of solar to those who can’t, or prefer not to, install solar panels on their homes. These projects enable individuals, businesses, or organizations to purchase or subscribe to a “share” in a community solar project. If you join a community solar project, you receive a credit on your electric bill each month for the energy produced by your share. Many folks own a vehicle but not a residence and may be able to purchase electricity from a community solar installation to help power their residence or EV. 

Even if you aren’t able to take advantage of Community solar in your area, owning an EV has many benefits including less frequent maintenance, savings from electricity generally being cheaper than purchasing gasoline, and fewer or no trips to the gas station. Also many types of EVs have large tax credits. If you are interested in an EV to reduce carbon emissions, there is a great tool here that uses your zip code and the different sources of electricity production in your area to tell you how much you are reducing your carbon footprint by driving an EV and plug in hybrid versus a gas powered vehicle.