Tesla Model 3 Solar Roof
Tesla Model 3 owner Cameron wanted an alternative way to charge his vehicle, one that doesn’t require him to be near a supercharger or standard outlet. So, he installed removable Bluetti panels rated at 120 watts each that feed a 2kWh power since there’s no way to get DC power from solar panels directly into the Model 3’s battery. This may not be a cost-effective or practical setup for that matter, but for those who are at a campsite or rural area, it just might work out.



Should you decide to try this setup on your own Tesla, try to limit the amount of power the vehicle uses by turning off Sentry Mode, etc. Cameron’s current setup has about 1,400 watts of output and only 25 watts of input due to some shadows from the trees blocking the panels. It’s recommended that you have a clear view of the sun when attempting to charge using the panels.

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I am charging my Tesla Model 3 from the power of the sun through solar panels that are on its roof. These are portable solar panels that I literally laid across the top. Each is 120 watts of power,” said its owner.

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