EV Charging Draining Solar Battery Too Fast: Fix It
EV charging can drain a home solar battery quickly because a Level 2 charger commonly draws 7.2-9.6 kW, while many residential batteries provide only 10-15 kWh of usable energy. The practical fix is to prevent battery discharge during charging, route surplus daytime solar directly to the EV, or schedule grid charging during the lowest-cost hours. […]