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Tesla's competitor (discuss.tchncs.de)
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[-] grue@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Not a solar one like the thing pictured, LOL. There simply isn't enough W/m^2^ for solar panels to power anything less light and spartan than a World Solar Challenge car.

typical example of a World Solar Challenge race car


Aside from that, the cheapest way to build a custom [battery, not solar] electric car is probably to salvage parts off a wrecked commercially-built electric car.

I'm a fan of Aging Wheels and SuperfastMatt on Youtube, both of whom are building custom EVs from used Tesla parts.

[-] Diabolo96@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

I know they wouldn't run the can but don't they add a bit of range ?

[-] grue@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If it were worth it, commercial electric cars would be festooned with solar panels. They aren't. (I think there might be one EV that has a solar panel embedded in its roof, but it's just a gimmick.)

In other words, no: the amount of range solar panels could add to a two-ton electric car with performance and comfort up to the standard expected of a modern car is basically negligible.

Frankly, if you really want solar, you should be thinking more in terms of an electric bicycle towing a trailer with a solar panel on it. And even then you're still probably talking about merely extending range, not being able to travel all day without having to pedal.

[-] Diabolo96@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks. In hindsight , It does make sense since 1m² at best can output 300w/h.

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