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The CEO of the company who makes the CT and employs rocket scientists has told you this isn’t practical yet. Just saying…

The problem is that you are misunderstanding the topic here. The question was can you use a solar panel system and battery to get “unlimited range.” The answer is probably not. That’s because outside of a DIY project, it’s impractical, it would not be cost effective, and portable solar panels...

No you haven’t. Since the first Model S launched I’ve put these cars through every possible extreme and that’s what I’m doing with my Beast…. What’s hilarious is that you’re so convinced of the delusion, you’re ignoring the fact that even Tesla told you it’s not a practical solution yet. But if...

Because you’re not going to get 24 miles a day… duh!

You think that post supports your argument? lol If you’re unwilling to listen to those of us who are living with these vehicles then you’re just going to have to learn the hard way. PS, make sure you get the extra battery pack, I can tell you’ll need it!

lol @ 24 miles/day… yeah ok

I appreciate your enthusiasm. Real world experience with these vehicles will temper your expectations a bit after you see what they can and can’t do.

When you get a Cybertruck, you’ll understand the kind of attention it attracts wherever you go.

I assure you that it‘s not “2%” a day except in a very mild climate. And if it is a mild climate, then you’re likely going to be near population centers and people. That means there will be charging nearby negating the need for this.

Based on experience. Let me know when you try it yourself In a Tesla. Also I’d like to know who would leave their unattended Tesla with a few thousand dollars of solar panels and equipment sitting around while they are in an Aaron Rogers Darkness Retreat lol. I think you mean well, but I don’t...

Here’s something I think may be misunderstood. In the USA, you have to go REALLY far off the grid for any of this to be necessary. Most of the places people go to camp are going to be within a reasonable distance of a SC, DC-Fast Charger or 110V outlet. As long as you plan your trip well, and...

Even then, Solar is not going to be very reliable or even be able to keep up with vampire drain if you’re using the vehicle in any way. To be clear, I’m not saying it’s impossible, bit more often than not you’ll be disappointed.

No, I admit I assumed you own a Cybertruck or a Tesla and understood what charging from non-ideal sources is like. Now I understand better. Thanks… When you get one and try one of these experiments, you’ll know better!

Do you own a Tesla? Have you ever tried any of this?

I read the post and it is optimistic. I know that because I've tried it before. Elon is not wrong. What I found out the hard way was that it was better to drive back to civilization and a SC and charge my battery and then return to the field vs worrying about if one of these experiments would...

I'm not asking you to shop for me, I just want to see if you have found something that I haven't. A lot of details are left out of spec sheets on Amazon and other websites. People buy these things and find out the hard way that what looks like a "solution" on paper, doesn't work well in...

Please show me this off the shelf solution.

You said “incorrect” and then reworded what I said. In summary, again, it’s a niche low volume, high cost, DIY project with questionable utility.

Hi Crissa, Your numbers seem a bit optimistic to me. Here’s a more conservative take: 1. Efficiency: Real-world conditions often reduce solar panel efficiency. Assuming 15% average peak efficiency might be more realistic. 2. Sunlight Hours: Peak sunlight hours vary. Using 4 hours...

Meh… for the non-mobility stuff maybe. But it’s such a niche use case that I don’t see it as a viable product with current PV technologies. Could it be built? Yup, probably. But the cost and trade offs would probably be unacceptable today. We’re talking about a very low volume product. I think...