Originally Posted by recursive
I understand that charging when not in use can provide more power, but these are pretty extreme designs to optimize speed. A more normal looking car would be a lot heavier and slower. I don't see it happening, at least not without people getting used to having much less power available.
Yes, unless there are some significant efficiency advances in solar, the best we can accomplish is solar, along with something else, like electric, or for the time being, perhaps solar with electric and gas. Or, you can install solar panels on your house, generate power that way, and charge your electric car as well...plus, next year, you get that tax break.