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Whichever party runs on energy security, health security, and supply chain security is gonna get my vote.

Chips act and new EV legislation should create a lot of those jobs

What do you feel would be an appropriate percentage? and would you be willing to pay a higher price to get to that number?

That's exactly what I was talking about. I suppose 50% isn't bad. Hopefully, the new EV tax credit legislation passes and we will get those numbers up. Chips act too.

So I’ve looked at several Lightning window stickers and I don’t see any mention of the American made content. Has anyone seen and official numbers?

Based on this new "battery materials requirement", I wonder what vechicles WONT qualify for the tax credit. I don't see how any automaker (aside from Tesla) would be able to sell an EV without the credit going forward. I'm glad this will open up EV's to more people whom otherwise wouldn't buy...

I'm in Greenville too, would really like to check out your truck in person if you have time.

Hey Piratefan (class of 92 myself and live in Greenville), Where did you get your truck? I have a reservation with Hastings here in town but not sure how that's gonna work out. Have you done a range test yet?

really depends on your goals for the system. Do you just want critical loads backup power? Just buy a Pro with the 7.2kw of bed power and directly power a critical loads panel. No solar required. Do you was full solar integration, home back up, and future "intelligent" power backup for...

Do you have an additional battery backup? What solar inverter are you using? If the grid goes down, does your solar inverter still supply power?

This would be an audit waiting to happen.

This thread makes me wonder how a 2.7T Plug in hybrid with a 20kw battery would perform? 50 miles all electric maybe? 500 miles total range? After driving one, I think the Lightning is more powerful than it needs to be.

This will be a deal breaker for a lot of RV owners.

what do you mean by charging calculation? The Growatt looks like it could push 40 amps with room to spare. I haven’t built a system like you have and I would be interested in seeing your calculations. Also, are you looking at a standard range truck with 9.6?

seems like anytime you have to step up to two unit and their associated wiring, you might be better off with a single 12kw inverter. Something like the Growatt 12kw??

So a single LV6548 will run 240v@40 amps???? I thought you had to stack them for 240v output. The LV6048 does 240v natively and will output 25amp I believe.

SolarEdge also makes a Hybird inverter with EV charger built in. It appears to be expensive vaporware at this point since noone has them in stock (projecting 1st quarter 2023). Currentlly SolarEdge battery eco system kinda sucks though. Level 1 charging would be like peeing in the ocean so...

Post spec sheets please!!

Do you mind sharing more details about your off grid system? That's the big question now. Charge the batteries or power a critical loads panel directly? anybody have any tips or suggestions on which would be better and why? dealing with the bonded neutral issue would probably be the biggest...

Install a Generac manual transfer switch critical loads panel that isolates ground and be done with it, the bonded ground is pretty standard with portable generators.