EV Charging with Solar Power: The Enphase IQ 50 EV Charger
At Backwards Electric Meter, we go beyond solar panels by helping homeowners power not just their homes, but also their vehicles. The Enphase IQ 50 EV Charger is a Level 2 smart charging solution designed for today’s electric vehicle (EV) drivers. Paired with your residential solar system, it lets you charge your car with clean, renewable energy right from your roof.
What Is the Enphase IQ 50 EV Charger?
The Enphase IQ 50 is a Level 2, 50-amp EV charger that delivers fast, reliable charging for electric vehicles. It’s built with smart technology that integrates seamlessly with your solar system and can be monitored and controlled through the Enphase app. This makes it easy for Denver homeowners to maximize solar energy use, track charging costs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Key Benefits of the IQ 50 EV Charger
- Fast Charging at Home: Charge your EV up to 9x faster than a standard Level 1 outlet.
- Solar + EV Integration: Power your car with the same clean energy that runs your home.
- Smart Monitoring: Use the Enphase app to track energy usage, schedule charging, and optimize savings.
- Durable & Weather-Resistant: Built for Colorado conditions, from summer heat to winter snow.
- Future-Ready: Works with a wide range of EV models and adapts as your energy needs grow.
Why It Matters for Denver Homeowners
With more Colorado residents adopting electric vehicles (EVs) each year, pairing residential solar panels with an EV charger has become one of the smartest energy decisions a homeowner can make. In the Denver Metro area, where Xcel Energy is the primary utility provider, homeowners can take advantage of both solar savings and EV charging incentives. By charging your vehicle at home with solar energy, you’re not only reducing your reliance on the grid but also cutting two major expenses at once—your electric bill and your fuel costs.
Switching to solar-powered EV charging also has a significant environmental impact. Instead of plugging into electricity that may come from coal or natural gas, you’re fueling your car with clean, renewable sunshine. This lowers your household carbon footprint while supporting Colorado’s push toward clean energy adoption.
The financial advantages are just as compelling. With the Federal EV Tax Credit, the 30% Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and Xcel Energy’s EV rebates, Denver homeowners can reduce installation costs dramatically. These programs make it possible to adopt solar and EV charging with little to no upfront investment while locking in long-term savings and boosting your home’s value.

A Smarter, Greener Lifestyle
When you choose the Enphase IQ 50 EV Charger with Backwards Electric Meter, you’re investing in a future where your home and car are powered by the sun. Together with Qcells solar panels and smart financing options, we make clean energy simple, affordable, and future-proof.

Solar + EV Charging vs. Grid Electricity
Feature | Solar + Enphase IQ 50 EV Charger | Standard Grid Charging |
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Fuel Cost | Power your car with free sunshine from your solar panels | Pay full price for grid electricity, which can rise every year |
Carbon Footprint | Charge your EV with 100% clean, renewable energy | Electricity may come from coal, gas, or other fossil fuels |
Savings Over Time | Combine solar savings + fuel savings = thousands back in your pocket | Utility and gas prices keep increasing, limiting your savings |
Performance | Fast Level 2 charging (up to 9x faster than a regular outlet) | Slower charging and higher ongoing costs |
Incentives | Eligible for Federal EV tax credits + Xcel Energy rebates | Limited or no rebates for standard grid charging |
Home Value | Adds long-term appeal for eco-conscious buyers | No additional benefit to your property |