https://gosun.co/

Basically its a roof rack solar panel with a battery inside (includes AC outlet), extra fold out panels that cover the length of the car, and a charge cable for the car. They’re about $5000 USD and are shipping the first ones out in Q3 this year.

As someone who lives in an appt and commutes, this would make an electric vehicle much more viable as there is no charging stations in my building or at my work. I saw this and immediately began researching what vehicle models would be coming to Canada in 2028.

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    17 hours ago

    The panels just aren’t big enough for them to collect enough energy from the sun to make it worthwhile.

    Also on many cars it would not even provide enough amps to even engage charging at all, many want at least 10 amps to charge over ac