Driver anxiety due to limited battery range and inadequate charging infrastructures continue to impede the wider shift to electric vehicles. In an effort to address this obstacle, American solar tech developer GoSun introduced an innovative solar charger that travels with the car.
GoSun’s introduces EV Solar Charger Deposit
GoSun claims that its new EV Solar Charger Deposit yields an output of 1,200 watts. Weighing 70 pounds, the company designed the solar charger for installation on the vehicle’s roof rack.
GoSun also boasts that the solar charger is very easy to install, requiring only at least two people to do the job in just 20 minutes.
Impressively, the solar charger also supports mobile devices such as laptops and portable saws.
While GoSun advertises that its solar charger can provide up to 30 additional miles of range per day, it reportedly delivers an average of 10-20 miles under typical conditions. It also indicates that mileage depends on the vehicle and weather conditions.
Key specifications
Presented below are the key specifications of the GoSun solar charger:
| Feature | Specification |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Solar Output Closed | 200 watts, 25-40VDC |
| Solar Output Open | 1,200 watts, 80-120V DC |
| Output | 110VAC/USB-C PD/USB-A/12VDC |
| Safety | Meets all EVSE Level I charging protocols |
| Materials | ABS Plastic, ETFE coated monocrystalline solar PV, aluminum, stainless steel |
Pricing
Interested electric vehicle owners can now reserve GoSun’s solar charger on its official website for only a $100 deposit.
The company expects the EV Solar Charger Deposit to cost $3,000. Remarkably, it already accumulated over $1.8 million in presales for the new solar charger.
GoSun urges interested buyers to consult with their tax advisor to see if they qualify for a 30% federal tax credit. They can also benefit from local rebates and incentives.
GoSun aims to kick off customer deliveries as early as next year.
The Energy Information Administration projects energy generation to increase by 3% in the US this year, with solar power leading the charge. In addition, 12 US states are already considering banning gas-powered cars to achieve their carbon neutrality goals, according to CNET.
Therefore, more charging alternatives like the GoSun portable solar charger are crucial to encouraging drivers to switch to clean energy vehicles and alleviating their range anxiety.
