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SparkieVee - Great news! I too have an SMA "Sunny Boy" inverter on my solar setup with the secure power supply option. Glad to hear that you've charged the Spark at the 8 amp level. I want to have the same options you've discussed: the ability to use the SMA's secure power supply when the sun...

Great information Norton, thanks for the education especially the calcs on how you worked this out - very helpful for someone like me - esp the 80% rule!

Thanks Tony, if I ever get this figured out and implemented I'll be sure to keep an eye on the stored power and not let it completely deplete LOL! I have a grid-tied solar array that, during a power outage will still provide me (via an integrated 3 prong outlet) 1500 watts at 12 amps; providing...

Thank you Bryce I appreciate the reply and advice. I've seen quick connectors on Amazon that are designed for an application like this. So, by keeping the car "on" while using the inverter, I assume that the traction battery power flows through the AGM battery to the inverter, thereby allowing a...

Does anyone have information or experience with connecting a pure sine wave inverter to the Spark's 12v service battery? This would be a good source of power during a grid outage and I have searched the internet for information or a kit, finding that there are conversions available for the Volt...