😎 New 200W Solar Hood Panel Launched by CYBERTRUCKco!

[hemiarch]

Gave it some thought. Asked Grok- and it’s got potential if it was wired to feed the truck. I’m not ready to 3M something that’s used 8 hours a day on good days to the drunk- but it does give it a bit more of that LA apocalypse look.


Conclusion(Grok)


The 200W solar panel on your Cybertruck’s trunk hood can generate about 800 Wh/day in sunny conditions, giving you ~2.2 miles of range per day (up to ~2.9 miles in ideal conditions, down to ~0.5 miles on cloudy days). This is useful for small top-ups, like offsetting idle losses or short commutes, but it’s not a primary charging solution. For more range (e.g., Musk’s 15 miles/day), you’d need a larger panel array, likely covering the full tonneau or adding fold-out panels, which isn’t what this 200W spec describes. Check your local sunlight conditions and driving habits to refine the estimate, and weigh the panel’s cost against its modest savings. If you want to explore a specific scenario (e.g., your city’s sunlight or driving patterns), let me know!

Where are our magnetic wrap people? Can’t we just 3m vhb some super strong magnets to the panel and put that on the frunk lid?

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[ABILISK]

Gave it some thought. Asked Grok- and it’s got potential if it was wired to feed the truck. I’m not ready to 3M something that’s used 8 hours a day on good days to the drunk- but it does give it a bit more of that LA apocalypse look.


Conclusion(Grok)


The 200W solar panel on your Cybertruck’s trunk hood can generate about 800 Wh/day in sunny conditions, giving you ~2.2 miles of range per day (up to ~2.9 miles in ideal conditions, down to ~0.5 miles on cloudy days). This is useful for small top-ups, like offsetting idle losses or short commutes, but it’s not a primary charging solution. For more range (e.g., Musk’s 15 miles/day), you’d need a larger panel array, likely covering the full tonneau or adding fold-out panels, which isn’t what this 200W spec describes. Check your local sunlight conditions and driving habits to refine the estimate, and weigh the panel’s cost against its modest savings. If you want to explore a specific scenario (e.g., your city’s sunlight or driving patterns), let me know!

They said this won’t be for charging the truck. It’s for portable power stations.

 

[hemiarch]

They said this won’t be for charging the truck. It’s for portable power stations.

Yes. Some of which can contribute to the trucks charge when stationary

 

[cadamo001]

This is what I would consider as a backup/emergency. Need solar panels but you could literally plug your mobile charger right into this and get 3.8k Watts out of it. Expand the battery and solar as much as you want. But it can put out 240v and is very compact.

https://www.bluettipower.com/pages/...MSglbJkxQZmahhQTfdVHN-DsR7QMJwm0K3B_-64uo-My0

 

[hemiarch]

This is what I would consider as a backup/emergency. Need solar panels but you could literally plug your mobile charger right into this and get 3k Watts out of it. Expand the battery and solar as much as you want. But it can put out 240v and is very compact.

https://www.bluettipower.com/pages/...MSglbJkxQZmahhQTfdVHN-DsR7QMJwm0K3B_-64uo-My0

Those look awesome. I have an Ecoflow delta pro 3 with 2.6kw input and portable solar panels I use for this purpose now. But it’s big, heavy and takes up space. I only take it with me for camping which limits the day to day usefulness The 240v output thing is super nice but not necessary per se.
That said, I’m looking for something more streamlined that doesn’t take up much useable space. That is why I’m suggesting panels that don’t have to be redeployed whenever you use them and charge all the time. Also, the subtrunk feels like an ok space for me to give up (a little worried about airflow and heat though).

 

[affinity]

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[HaulingAss]

Maybe they mean the driver on the road in front of you ?‍?

Before the Cybertruck was even released to the public the haters were already claiming the reflective bodywork was going to blind other drivers and cause accidents and death. This has always been a false narrative designed to throw shade on the Cybertruck. It's simply not a real problem. So I don't like to see Cybertruck accessory developers buy into the false narratives. Glare is not a problem, anymore than the flat windshield of a semi truck is a glare problem.

If it were a real problem, NHTSA would be all over it like the government safety agency that they are. Because agencies love to find little problems so they can flex their muscles.

 

[thetuxcat]

Guys and gals, happy Hump day! Just launched last night and sold out first batch to our local customers, next batch arriving in 4-5 weeks!

200w Solar hood panels - $699.95

This 200w panel set is a great way to integrate Solar panels into your Cybertruck to charge your portable power station(jackery, goal zero, etc) during daylight. OurKit is purpose-built to fit seamlessly on the hood giving you a fully integrated giving you ultra-efficient charging solution that looks OEM to keep your fridges, dash cam, lighting, phones, etc., charged without draining your vehicle battery.

NO - THIS WILL NOT CHARGE YOUR TRUCK!

Kit Includes:

• 2 x 100W hood solar panel
• 1 x vinyl hood decal

Flexible Solar Panel Benefits:

• Keep your power station charged. The solar panel comes with standard connectors and uses adaptors (buy separately) to charge for most of the power stations on the market.
• Decreased hood glare. The flexible solar panel features a top-tier ETFE film surface that eliminates light reflection, reducing glare while driving.
• Convenience and space-saving. The hood flexible solar panel attaches directly to the vehicle’s hood; no roof rack is needed.

Flexible Solar Panel Features:

• Solar cell: Grade A PERC Monocrystalline solar cells with much higher efficiency and more durability than other mono solar cells.
• Premium EFTE Film: This film features superior light transmittance and weatherproof performance and is heat, corrosion, and UV resistant.
• Durability: Cutting-edge tech and robust materials ensure resilience against snow, ice, mud, rocks, etc. Their high durability makes them perfect for off-road vehicles.
• Ultrathin & Lightweight: At only 3mm/0.12 inches thick, it is lightweight (60% less than conventional solar panels).

Electrical Information:

• Peak power: 200W
• Solar cell efficiency: 25%
• Maximum power voltage: 32V
• Maximum power current: 4.25A
• Open circuit voltage: 23.5V
• Short circuit current: 4.6A
• Power allowance range: +/-3%
• Maximum system voltage: 500V
• Net Weight: 5.5 lbs
• J-Box: IP 68 rated with 1.5m/5ft cables
• Values at standard test conditions: Air Mass – AM1.5, Irradiance – 1000W/m2, Cell Temperature – 25°C

I want solar on the roof, over the glass

 

[hemiarch]

I want solar on the roof, over the glass

Absolutely. Sign me up.

 

[Axup]

Main problem I see is the connecting wires on both top corners. Very easy target for vandalizing. Would be better to integrate this wiring directly under the panels and through the hood.

 

[s2beit]

Is 25% efficiency actually accurate?

 

[blu3]

Looks great! I really like that you can use it while driving. When parked, it could pair with the 400w solar blanket I have that fits over the windshield, glass roof, or tonneau cover locations. At the extreme end, could be possible to pair 3x400w solar blankets + 200w hood solar to get 1.4 kWh solar across the entire length of the truck.

 

[hemiarch]

Main problem I see is the connecting wires on both top corners. Very easy target for vandalizing. Would be better to integrate this wiring directly under the panels and through the hood.

For a roof panel on the glass you could stash the wiring under the sail panels where the lightbar wiring runs.

 

[Gaximus]

The hood panel is in the same plane as the windshield. Because the drivers eyes are below that plane, the hood cannot reflect glare into the driver's eyes.

Also, because of this, can anyone even see the hood when driving? I’ve never seen it.

 

[CT_AZ_4x4]

This is what I would consider as a backup/emergency. Need solar panels but you could literally plug your mobile charger right into this and get 3.8k Watts out of it. Expand the battery and solar as much as you want. But it can put out 240v and is very compact.

https://www.bluettipower.com/pages/...MSglbJkxQZmahhQTfdVHN-DsR7QMJwm0K3B_-64uo-My0

I have this along with 600 watts of portable solar panels. I use it hunting and camping. At Basecamp it powers everything from Starlink to iPads/iPhones a microwave and an induction stove. In an emergency it could provide a few miles a day to the Cybertruck. It also powers my larger food fridge in the bed of the truck. Before the software update it kept my fridge running when Supercharging as the truck’s AC outlet would shut off.

I have a small Bluetti in the frunk that I’ve wired to power my Cybergearco fridge at the center console. I’m liking this for drinks more than I thought I would. I use the 48 volt accessory feed to charge the Bluettis. They accept the 48 volt input without a converter, making for efficient use of electricity without conversion losses.

I have the frunk-top solar panels on back order so that I can charge either of my Bluetti’s that way.

I am going to buy some solar panels to paste to the top of my roof top tent. I just need to narrow down what specific panels as I don’t want sh!t, low-quality ones.

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