Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
SolarCity designs and installs electric vehicle (EV) charging systems for homes and businesses.
Expert Design for Faster Charging
SolarCity has installed over 2,500 EV charging stations. Our Electric Vehicle Service team members are experts in optimizing charging systems for your electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid model.
We install systems that are compatible with all electric vehicles including the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt and Tesla. We understand and will ensure your system is compatible with electric codes (UL, NEC, etc.) and automotive standards (SAE). When you are ready, we can help you get charged-up!
Full Service EV Installations
We manage every detail of your EV charging system installation project, including permitting, planning for expected electric load, switching your utility rate structure, installation and inspection. We will get your system installed with minimal disruption to your business or home.
SolarCity is the preferred charging station installer of Tesla Motors.
"SolarCity did a fantastic job installing my EV charging station. They were professional, worked hard, cleaned up after themselves and made sure I was happy before they left. I would love to work with them again to install a solar system to offset the new electrical load of my Roadster. I will definitely recommend SolarCity to others."
Graham, Aptos, CA
Saving with Solar
Charging your electric car with clean solar energy makes a good thing even better!
With solar energy you are able to pay less for electricity than you currently pay your utility and lock in low electric rates for decades to come. Power your car and home with clean energy from America's leading full service solar company.
Carbon Free without Compromise
Becoming carbon free is a refreshing thought. Your carbon footprint comes primarily from two areas—your household electricity and the cars that you drive. By combining a solar system with an EV charging station, you can drive completely emission free.
Power Your Electric Car with Solar Energy
Solar Panels
Solar panels are typically installed on the roof and are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which convert sunlight into direct current (DC) power.
Inverter
The DC power from the solar panels is sent to an inverter, where it is converted into alternating current (AC) power, or standard electrical current used to power your electric vehicle and your home.
Electrical Panel
AC power travels from the inverter to the electrical panel, often called a breaker box.
Utility Meter
The utility meter continually measures your electrical supply; when your solar system produces more power than you need, the meter literally spins backwards, accumulating credits with the utility company that will offset your next bill.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Plug into the charging station to power your electric car.
Electric Vehicle
Your EV is powered by clean solar electricity generated on your own home.
Utility Grid
Your home remains connected to the utility grid to supply you with electricity when you need more power than your system has produced, such as at night.