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I Spent $89,000 on Solar And Electric Car In NZ… Was It Worth It?

I spent $89,000 on solar power and an electric car… and it has a better return on investment than the sharemarket.

With electricity prices rising fast, more Kiwis are asking whether solar panels, home batteries, and electric vehicles are worth it.

So in this episode of the Making Cents podcast, I break down exactly what happened when I overhauled my home energy setup, including the real costs, the savings, and whether solar power in New Zealand actually stacks up financially.

In this episode, we cover:

The true cost of installing solar panels and a home battery in NZ

How much I’m saving on…

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