Discuss: First Look at Tesla's 'Drive on Sunshine' Feature That Will Charge Your Tesla With Excess Solar Energy

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Tesla is rolling out a new feature called 'Drive on Sunshine,' enabling Tesla owners to charge their vehicles using excess solar energy. Discover how this innov… Read More

First Look at Tesla's 'Drive on Sunshine' Feature That Will Charge Your Tesla With Excess Solar Energy

Tesla is rolling out a new feature called 'Drive on Sunshine,' enabling Tesla owners to charge their vehicles using excess solar energy. Discover how this innov

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[RNHurt]

I wonder if this will allow anyone, even those without solar or PowerWall to get in on the action. I'm guessing it won't but it would be interesting.

 

[Chipmik]

I already use adaptive solar charging on my TM3.
If you got Modbus access to your inverter (For fast updates) and "Home Assistant" this genius guy has made an automation you can use.
I have 7 sec. updates on my PV & im/export W values + battery W (also works if your system isnt equipped with battery)

Tesla solar charge script and automation - Automatically regulates the power draw for the Tesla, based on output to grid (surplus power). Install /create the script before the automation!

Tesla solar charge script and automation - Automatically regulates the power draw for the Tesla, based on output to grid (surplus power). Install /create the script before the automation! - Tesla_s...

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