Remember when a coffee was less than $4, and you could feed a family for under $10? It feels like those days are long gone, at least for the time being.

Everyone is looking for ways to reduce the current cost-of-living burdens. That's why we wanted to share with you the potential cost savings (and convenience) of using solar to charge an electric vehicle.

Not only does switching from a petrol to an electric car potentially save you money in fuel, but if your home has solar panels, you can potentially fuel your car far cheaper.

Home solar charging for electric vehicles

Depending on your home solar system and type of EV, you could charge your car’s battery using excess solar generated from your home.

You can make the most of the sun's power by charging your EV during the day. Either plug your vehicle straight into a wall socket, or use a dedicated home charger for quicker, more powerful charging. Maxxia has partnered with JetCharge to offer customers an exclusive home charger subscription offer, which includes a home charging device that can be optimised for solar.

Another benefit of solar charging an EV is the cost – it could be cheaper! By using excess solar, home charging, an EV may not add to your electricity bill. Even if your EV can only be partly charged through solar, this could still be cheaper and cleaner energy than using the grid. It’s a simple way to potentially save on your household bills and car running costs.

Speak to the EV experts at Maxxia

Now that you’re thinking about savings, why not also consider a novated lease? If you take out a novated lease on an EV eligible for the Federal Government Electric Car Discount, you may not need to pay any FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax).

Maxxia are the experts in novated leasing an electric car. We can help source the car you want, at a great price, and guide you through switching from petrol to electric driving.

Visit our electric vehicles page to learn more.