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Solar-sharer plan could cut EV charging costs $800-$1,900

9/9/2026

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Australian households with one EV could save up to $800 a year through the solar-sharer plan.
Two-EV households could save as much as $1,900 annually under the same solar-sharer program.
IEEFA analyst Jay Gordon says midday charging uses free solar power and reduces vehicle running costs.
Electric Vehicle Council chief Julie Delvecchio says 80% of EV owners charge at home, often with solar panels.

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Australian households with one EV could save up to $800 a year through the solar-sharer plan.
Two-EV households could save as much as $1,900 annually under the same solar-sharer program.
IEEFA analyst Jay Gordon says midday charging uses free solar power and reduces vehicle running costs.
Electric Vehicle Council chief Julie Delvecchio says 80% of EV owners charge at home, often with solar panels.