In times of rising energy costs and growing environmental awareness, more and more people are looking for sustainable solutions for their everyday lives. A frequently asked question in this context is whether it is possible to charge a company electric car with solar power. The answer is clear: Yes, it is possible and it offers numerous advantages.
Advantages of charging with solar power
Charging a company electric car with solar power can significantly increase the self-consumption of the self-generated PV power. The more of the generated PV power is used, the less power needs to be drawn from the grid or fed into the grid. This leads to a reduction in energy costs and more efficient use of own resources. In addition, the integration of a PV system contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
Technical requirements
To charge the company car with solar power, some technical requirements must be met:
- Suitable wallbox: For charging with solar power, you need a wallbox with intelligent control. This must be able to detect the solar surplus and dynamically charge the vehicle with available solar power.
- Powerful PV system: The photovoltaic system should be sufficiently dimensioned to provide energy for the vehicle in addition to household consumption. For an average electric vehicle, an additional output of at least 2-3 kWp on the roof can be beneficial.
- Optional energy storage: A home storage system significantly increases the self-consumption rate by storing excess solar power and later using it to charge the vehicle.
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Billing of electricity costs
In practice, the tariff of your electricity contract is often used for billing electricity costs, as it is technically difficult to differentiate between PV and grid power. Billing via the Charge Repay Service is still possible as usual.
Advantages of the Charge Repay Service when charging with solar power
A special advantage of the Charge Repay Service in relation to charging with solar power is the freedom in the choice of wallbox. Company car drivers are not limited to specific models and can use any wallbox, which sets us apart from other providers. Since the PV system and the wallbox must always be compatible for company car drivers, they are often bound and changing the wallbox is not easy. This problem does not occur with our service, which provides greater flexibility.
Conclusion
Charging a company electric car with solar power is a sustainable and cost-efficient solution that offers both ecological and economic benefits. However, it is important to meet the technical requirements. By integrating a PV system, company cars can be charged directly with self-generated solar power, which not only reduces operating costs but also contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
