2026 update: reality-check on portable EV “solar charging kits”
EVSolarKits originally promoted a portable system (roof + deployable panels + battery) claiming up to ~60 miles/day and ~150 miles over two days from solar (i.e., in good sun and with a large deployable array). Treat those numbers as marketing targets, not guarantees.
Why this matters: the limiting factor isn’t just panel wattage — it’s how many full-sun hours you actually get, how efficiently you can convert that into usable AC charging for your car, and whether you can safely deploy and secure panels for long enough.
- Rooftop-only solar is small. A few hundred watts on a roof typically yields only a few kWh/day in real-world conditions — often single-digit miles of range for many EVs.
- Big claims require a big deployable array. A “2,000W” array can be plausible only if you’re laying out additional panels (and the sun cooperates).
- Do the math before buying: take your EV’s Wh/mi, estimate solar kWh/day (panel watts × sun-hours ÷ 1000, then subtract losses), and convert to miles. This keeps expectations grounded.
If your priority is true off-grid resilience, a more proven path is: portable solar → power station (battery) → L1/L2 EVSE, sized for your daily driving and local sunlight.
2026 update: reality-check on portable EV “solar charging kits”
EVSolarKits originally promoted a portable system (roof + deployable panels + battery) claiming up to ~60 miles/day and ~150 miles over two days from solar (i.e., in good sun and with a large deployable array). Treat those numbers as marketing targets, not guarantees.
Why this matters: the limiting factor isn’t just panel wattage — it’s how many full-sun hours you actually get, how efficiently you can convert that into usable AC charging for your car, and whether you can safely deploy and secure panels for long enough.
- Rooftop-only solar is small. A few hundred watts on a roof typically yields only a few kWh/day in real-world conditions — often single-digit miles of range for many EVs.
- Big claims require a big deployable array. A “2,000W” array can be plausible only if you’re laying out additional panels (and the sun cooperates).
- Do the math before buying: take your EV’s Wh/mi, estimate solar kWh/day (panel watts × sun-hours ÷ 1000, then subtract losses), and convert to miles. This keeps expectations grounded.
If your priority is true off-grid resilience, a more proven path is: portable solar → power station (battery) → L1/L2 EVSE, sized for your daily driving and local sunlight.
The portable EV kit is a combination of an extendable solar panel system, a rooftop solar array, and a top-notch battery pack. You can store the extendable solar array in the trunk when not in use.The product is in the engineering phase and the start-up is to launch it on Indiegogo. It has already shown up in the section of upcoming projects on the crowdfunding platform.As per the brand, the solar charging kit can provide you with up to 60 miles of extra range a day.As per studies, an average American travels 30 miles a day. That said, with the EVSolarKits portable solar charging kit, you will be able to travel for a full day with one day’s sunlight.EVSolarKits Portable EV Solar Charging Kit
Coming to the specs, it is a 2000W solar array and the included battery pack is a 6kW unit. These specs are quite enough to make your EVs better cars for travels from the sunlight.You can install the EVSolarKits portable EV solar charging kit in Tesla Model 3 and Model Y cars without violating the carmaker’s warranty.The co-founder of the start-up Steele Wasik says that it is an ideal solution for the pain points like “range anxiety or lifestyle aversion.”The solar kit is to carry a price tag of around $5,000 and the brand has not yet revealed when it will be available for pre-order. It has requested users to subscribe to their feed for updates.Sources
- Torque News — EVSolarKits coverage + links to Indiegogo campaign — Referenced for the originally promoted mileage claims and campaign context.
- Indiegogo — EV Solar Kits (campaign / coming soon page) — Primary source for how the kit was positioned.
Robert DeWitt writes and tests off-grid power gear for Off Grid Power Boom. Based in Arizona, he uses portable power stations, solar panels, and battery systems regularly in extreme heat—focusing on practical runtime, charging speed, reliability, and real-world usability for camping, RV trips, and home backup.
Editorial focus: portable power stations & solar generators, solar panel setups, batteries/inverters, and off-grid preparedness.