The Model 3 Will Incorporate Tesla’s Solar Roof Technology: Elon Musk

While the idea of never having to plug in is thrilling, I don&#x27;t think it will ever be possible with just the roof of the car.<p>The Fisker Karma&#x27;s solar roof produces 120W max (ideal california sunshine conditions). According to Fisker, that equals about 320 km (200 miles) per year. <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.heise.de&#x2F;autos&#x2F;artikel&#x2F;Beim-Fisker-Karma-sorgt-das-Dach-fuer-Vortrieb-zumindest-ein-wenig-1331102.html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.heise.de&#x2F;autos&#x2F;artikel&#x2F;Beim-Fisker-Karma-sorgt-da...</a>

This article completely misses the point that the Tesla roof tiles are opaque where the solar cells are located, and merely conceal the cells from an observers eyes using advanced polarization techniques. In short, not suitable for a windshield. Probably will be used on the roof and maybe the deck lids.