[jmpman]

The SUV Loophole was not a consumer decision. It was a bill passed by Congress after lobbying by the big three automakers who had a niche they could compete against the Japanese and the Europeans. Without it, our domestic automobile industry would have died. It won’t be closed unless the big three have another profitable path forward. I expect electrification is that path with products like the F-150 lightning. The vehicles will not get smaller once battery density and price points are met. I’d actually predict them to get larger. If I could drive an electric suburban, charged by my solar array - why wouldn’t I?

[maerF0x0]

> If I could drive an electric suburban, charged by my solar array

Could an Average American home solar install actually charge enough to match their consumption (average daily miles), and with such a big vehicle (very heavy, moreso as electric)?

[malfist]

Possibly. But more likely, the energy grid will adopt more and more renewables to the point it doesn't matter if you have a local solar grid at home or not.

[doubled112]

What happens up here in Canada or some of the northern states?

Cold and dark doesn't sound like a good combination for long lasting batteries and fast solar charging rates

[jmpman]

Assuming 50kwh/day (2/3 of an entire Model 3 battery pack) I’d need roughly a 10kw system. According to Google Sunroof, I can fit a 25KW system on my roof. I could have 2, and still run the AC.

[corbulo]

No

[seanmcdirmid]

Parking such a beast would be hard in urban areas.

But ya, I totally expect for the canyonero EV to come out and be popular.