Solar for ALL cyberSolar: 90miles a day fromSUNto cybertruck

Hey everyone, I'm Brandon, a DIY solar enthusiast, AI app developer, and passionate innovator who's tired of grid dependency and bureaucratic hurdles. I've installed solar systems myself for years, but my town has hit me with takedown threats too many times—calling it a "solar witch hunt." That frustration sparked cyberSolar: a game-changing mod for the Tesla Cybertruck that turns it into a self-charging beast with deployable solar panels. Imagine permit-less, residential-scale solar at a price no installer could touch, mounted right on your truck!

My top inspiration? Bringing affordable, accessible solar to the masses. Second, I walk 2 miles daily to charge my car at work—great exercise, but not for everyone. Why let the sun heat up your truck's interior when it could fuel it instead? cyberSolar eliminates grid reliance, ensuring you're never stranded. With up to 90 miles of added range per day (from 4.2kW peak output), we've just created the ultimate overlanding vehicle. Charge while parked—or even drive with partial output. This isn't just a mod; it's real freedom, folks! Seeing BeardedTesla's cybertruck solar powered frunk kicked me into high gear, I said "I have made solar powered rc airplanes before, it can be done to cybertruck" and thus cyberSolar was born.

How Funds Will Be Used

Every dollar goes toward building, testing, and scaling cyberSolar. Here's the transparent breakdown: Flexible ETFE solar panels: $6,000 (initial + additional for drawers)

Battery storage/solar inverter for anytime utility: $6,600

Tesla mobile charger: $300

Cybertruck crossbars/mounts (researching industrial aluminum rails as alternatives for durability—options like billet aluminum from Cybertruckco or T-slot extrusions bolt directly to OEM mounts): $1,600

EcoFlow thermal management for winter use: $2,000

Materials (aluminum rails, hardware, patents, misc.): $3,000

Hardware development for solarDrawers: $3,000

10% buffer for shipping rewards and unforeseen costs: ~$2,500

Total Campaign Goal: $25,000 (Covers Goals 1 and 2; stretch unlocks production.)

Goals and Milestones

I've structured this campaign into three major goals to keep things achievable and exciting. We'll hit milestones step-by-step, with updates every week!

Goal 1 Initial Prototype: 1kW cyberSolar Array on the Truck Bed

Build a core system on the tonneau cover with integrated charging and storage. This includes safety features like spring-loaded retraction.

Cost: $20,000 (includes $2,000 panels, $6,600 inverter + batteries, $300 Tesla charger, $1,600 mounts, $2,000 thermal management, $3,000 materials/patents/misc., plus 10% shipping buffer ~$2,000).

Outcome: A working prototype adding ~20-30 miles/day, tested for overlanding. Backers get exclusive demo videos!

Goal 2 SolarDrawers Upgrade: Boost to 3kW+ Total Production

Add deployable side panels that slide out like drawers for massive power gains. Cost: $7,000 ($4,000 additional panels + $3,000 hardware development).

Outcome: Full system hitting 70-90 miles/day. This unlocks grid-independence for most users!

Stretch Goal: Production Run – Get cyberSolar to the Masses

If we exceed $27,000, we'll scale to manufacturing kits for easy buy-and-install. Based on industry benchmarks for small-batch vehicle solar kits (e.g., RV systems cost $500-2,500/unit to produce, plus tooling), estimate: $25,000 for initial setup. This covers: Tooling and molds for drawers/mounts: $10,000

Small batch (10-20 units): $8,000 (materials/assembly at ~$400-800/unit)

Certification, testing, and packaging: $5,000

Marketing/shipping setup: $2,000

Outcome: Ready-to-ship kits at ~$2,000-3,000 retail (affordable vs. custom installs). Early backers get priority discounts!

Elon has stated solar is the future—together, let's make the reality we didn't know we needed!Join the solar revolution: Donate now and help power the future. Your support means grid-free adventures for all!