Tesla with deployable 2000 watt solar panel (opens in new tab)

(electrek.co)

7 pointssomid32y ago2 comments

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Obviously depends on your lifestyle but there’s a non zero chance having the solar panels would cause net range loss cause of the drag increase.

foxyv2y ago

I think it would be less about the range and more about camping and remote locations for myself. So if you need to power a little mini-fridge or keep your car alive while you go out on a long term hike it could do that.

Trying to use it exclusively to charge your car for long distance driving would be pretty painful. Only about 8-9mph.

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syntaxing2y ago

Obviously depends on your lifestyle but there’s a non zero chance having the solar panels would cause net range loss cause of the drag increase.

foxyv2y ago

Trying to use it exclusively to charge your car for long distance driving would be pretty painful. Only about 8-9mph.

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