Can you use a solar battery to charge an electric vehicle?

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For many people, the desire to take on solar energy generation at their home is fueled - no pun intended - in large part by their desire to become more environmentally conscious in the way they use energy. 

This element is also true of many who switch over to the increasingly popular trend of driving electric vehicles, so the question presents itself; could you combine the two options and use a solar battery option to charge your electric vehicle?

From the research we have done, it is certainly possible to use your solar battery towards providing power for your electric vehicle, with a range of financial and environmental benefits on offer. These include not only the advantage of moving away from fossil fuels both in your home and on the road, but there may also be grants available for EV charger options.

The beauty of being able to combine these two technologies is that it also puts you in a position of strength should fossil fuel supplies continue to diminish, which in turn will cause them to rise even further in price. 

Taking on solar energy generation and storage would allow you to control the ways that you use power around your home and on the road. Remember, if there’s one resource that isn’t running out any time soon, it’s solar!


It is important to make sure that you find a solar generation and storage option that allows you to charge your electric vehicle in the most effective way, with this list that we found detailing what seem to the most attractive options at present.

It is well worth speaking to a solar supplier or two about what they offer with regards to electric vehicle charging, as an increasing number of solar suppliers are forming partnerships with electric vehicle manufacturers so that they can really make the most of their shared visions and respective technologies. 

If you’ve combined solar battery and electric vehicle options to great effect already, leave us a comment and let us know what worked best for you, we’d love to hear examples of how this combination is working out in the wild, as it were!

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