Under a good amount of sun the roof panel is said to be able to add up to 3 7 miles to the car s daily electric range.
Prius solar roof 2018.
According to toyota the solar roof option atop the prius prime will boost each vehicle s efficiency by as much as ten percent.
Only so much electricity output can come from a solar car roof at this point in time but the prius prime s new solar roof still packs a punch.
It is a bit noisy when you open it even in the tilt mode.
This is useful for me since it does a reasonably good job keeping the car from becoming extremely hot inside while parked in the sun the solar ventilation doesn t run the a c so it will be a bit warmer in the car than outdoors but not as hot as other cars.
Plus i have been reading about the moisture that gets into the system after the warranty period.
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So as a whole moonroof solar panel harddrive based nav and hud it s a pretty good package for 3 500.
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Yes still pricey in the grand scheme of things but it s pretty cool technology.
The solar panel runs the ventilation fan when parked.
This is a prius iii review that i did for those of you who are considering to buy.
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If you just want the solar roof and you don t mind getting cloth and adding aftermarket leather then you can grab a three w sr and i think that s only 1 500.
Solar panels located on the roof of your new toyota prius absorb the sun s rays and use that absorbed solar energy to power the vehicle s ventilation system.
With the available solar roof feature equipped in your new toyota prius you can keep your car cool even on the hottest days.
The solar roof was a nice option to have but it does cost a pretty penny i believe someone says it a 1500 2000 option.
Parked in the sun the solar roof feature powers a solar powered ventilation system that will keep the interior of your vehicle cool.
