Oregon man who put his own DIY solar panels on his Tesla Model X tests how much range he can get during a snowstorm

This Tesla Model X owner got creative when it came to adding range to his EV, and enlisted the help of some DIY Solar Panels.

After undergoing the task of installing and initially testing them, he decided to take them out in extreme conditions.

Taking note of the snowstorm around him, he put the car’s new power source through its paces in more ways than one.

After the test was complete, there was one very clear result.

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This Tesla Model X was given a helping hand

The Tesla Model X is one of the brand’s top EVs on offer, thanks to a variety of impressive elements.

Released over a decade ago, the car’s unique Falcon wing door design is instantly recognizable, but like all of Tesla’s fleet, the car runs solely on an electric powertrain.

So, to really get the most out of nature’s resources when it comes to charging, content creator Everyday Sandro decided to install his very own renewable energy source in the form of DIY solar panels to see if the method could help him.

It was all in aid of providing power to his Tesla Model X during a trip to Mexico, and if successful, could save the Tesla owner time and money.

We previously covered the creator’s installation journey and initial test, but this time, he decided to see if range could be added even in the deep depths of an Arctic-style snowstorm.

The DIY solar panels battled against the snowstorm

After a somewhat interesting journey to his home for the night, which involved dodging huge boulders in the road and six hours behind the wheel, the creator put his solar panel creation to the test.

After sleeping in the cabin of his Tesla Model X, he woke up the next day and used his ‘eco flow’ system to make his morning coffee and then ultimately add range.

Once he’d plugged in his adapter to use the power, it was a waiting game to see how much range he could really add.

Once the Tesla adapter started extracting power, it managed to add four miles of range – not bad for power solely from the sun, you have to admit.

The creator revealed that, as the cloud blanket was simply too thick, the power was from the previous days that had been stored, not solely the snowstorm itself.

Compared to previously getting six miles on a warmer day, the cold weather only slightly affected the outcome.

So, it was a loss of two miles of range, but a still win nevertheless.

Now, all eyes are on the Model X and the adventurous owner as the solar panels make their way to the border and continue on the ultimate adventure.

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