However because the solar roof also includes getting a new roof the overall cost is much more expensive.
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Easily removable the sunshade is installed onto the interior of the glass roof with provided clips.
When removed the shades collapse and store in a handy pouch.
The tesla solar roof is a building integrated photovoltaic bipv product that takes the functionality of solar panels and integrates it into roof shingles.
Ever since the product reveal nearly two years ago people regularly ask us whether the solar roof is a sensible way to go solar.
Tesla is misleading the public by comparing its solar roof to tile and slate roofs rather than to conventional solar panels.
For a 9 45 kw system on a 1 862 square foot roof tesla is charging 64 634 for the solar roof along with 10 050 for a powerwall and another 10 630 for r oof and site repairs.
Constructed of lightweight mesh fabric with a collapsible rigid frame the model 3 glass roof sunshade further reduces heat transmission into the cabin by blocking two thirds of solar thermal load.
As you will see a real comparison is not flattering to tesla.
We decided to weigh the pros and cons of tesla s latest offering to see whether it lives up to the hype.
Tesla claims the glass on the roof is three times stronger than asphalt or slate except for the non solar variants that need to be weaker so the team can cut them to size.
Then you don t have to spend extra money on new.
Tesla s solar roof is finally making its way to consumer homes.
The tesla solar roof is technically cheaper per watt than the average solar panel.
Solar roof is comparable in price to a typical roof with solar panels.