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Another issue with solar panels is cost. When I bought my Toyota Echo in 2004 it cost about $8k. Prius at that time was over $20k. I figured I could buy a whole bunch of gas for the $12k difference. Another factor was that the lower initial cost meant lower payments and so I paid more for more gas. It was the better deal for me. Solar panels will require more up front cost and you will need to drive the entire solar cells output for it to pay for itself. Maintenance may also be an issue. Acid rain, thermal expansion and contraction, vibration, the mounting. Lots of reasons to cause failure. The Elios simplicity should keep the cost of ownership pretty low. For me, it will be the best deal for at least five more years. At least until the cost of EV's comes down or the availability of autonomous taxis goes up. Thinking in about fifteen to twenty years from now how great it will be to convert my garage into a space with a different use.