For extended battery life, GEM customers can add a solar panel to their vehicle. Using solar panels adds power to the battery system, resulting in an increased drive time between charges.
Panels are Mono Crystalline Solar. They’re lightweight, non-glass, high efficiency, and hail and impact resistant.
GEM solar panels are designed and programmed to work with 48-volt battery systems, though they are not compatible with Lithium-Ion battery setups.
When factory installed, solar panels come with a two-year warranty.
Two different solar panels are available for GEM vehicles.
e4 Solar Panel (Part Number 2881506)
This 220W panel kit is 53 inches by 48 inches. For more information, view the installation instructions.
The following diagram and table list the parts included in the solar panel kit, as well as the part numbers for replacement parts. Identification numbers in the table correspond the diagram. To order a part, see your GEM Dealer.
| Item | Description | Quantity | Part Number |
| 1 | Solar Harness | 1 | 2413186 |
| 2 | Framed Solar Assembly | 1 | 2635958 |
| 3 | Solar Charger - 220W | 1 | 4015482 |
| 4 | Solar Mounting Bracket | 4 | 5261057 |
| 5 | Warning Decal | 1 | 7181565 |
| 6 | Screw - M8 x 1.25 x 15 | 4 | 7520391 |
| 7 | Hexagonal Nut - 0.25 - 20 | 4 | 7547637 |
| 8 | Roll-In Nut - M8 x 1.25 | 4 | 7547806 |
| 9 | Washer - 8.4 x 16.0 x 1.6 | 4 | 7556305 |
| 10 | Solar Panel Harness - 220W | 1 | 2413671 |
| 11 | Panduit Strap | 13 | 7080138 |
| 12 | Screw - M6 x 1.0 x 16 | 2 | 7518637 |
| 13 | Nut - M6 x 1.0 | 2 | 7547339 |
| 14 | T-Slot, Extrusion Cover | 1 | 5522130-1610 |
e6 and EL XD Solar Panel (Part Number 2881507)
This 440W panel kit is 53 inches by 96 inches. For more information, view the installation instructions.
The following diagram and table list the parts included in the solar panel kit, as well as the part numbers for replacement parts. Identification numbers in the table correspond the diagram. To order a part, see your GEM Dealer.
| Item | Description | Quantity | Part Number |
| 1 | Framed Solar Assembly, 220W, e6 | 1 | 2635959 |
| 2 | Solar Harness | 1 | 2413186 |
| 3 | Solar Panel Harness, 440W | 1 | 2413672 |
| 4 | Front Framed Solar Assembly, 220W, e6 | 1 | 2636111 |
| 5 | Solar Charger, 440W | 1 | 4015483 |
| 6 | Solar Bracket Mount | 6 | 5261057 |
| 7 | Solar Panel Bracket | 2 | 5261187 |
| 8 | T-Slot Extrusion Cover | 1 | 5522130-1610 |
| 9 | Panduit Strap | 16 | 7080138 |
| 10 | Decal-Warning | 1 | 7181565 |
| 11 | Screw, M6 x 1.0 x 16.0 mm, HXFL | 2 | 7518637 |
| 12 | Screw, M8 x 1.25 x 15, TXTH | 6 | 7520391 |
| 13 | Flange Nut, M6 x 1.0 | 2 | 7547339 |
| 14 | Hex Nut, 0.25-20 | 14 | 7547637 |
| 15 | Roll-In Nut, M8 x 1.25 | 6 | 7547806 |
| 16 | Washer | 6 | 7556305 |
Note that a ladder rack (part number 2881663) is required to install a solar panel on an eL XD.
Never stack items on top of solar panels.
When cleaning your solar panels, GEM recommends using GEM Windshield Cleaner and Protectant to remove normal dust and dirt. A liquid household glass cleaner also can be used. To remove oil, grease or road tar, use isopropyl alchohol and then wash with water. Dry gently with a soft cloth or chamois.
For more information, see your authorized GEM Dealer. To find a dealer near you, use the Dealer Locator.
Maintenance tips, procedures and specifications can be found in your Owner's Manual.
To find diagrams and replacement part numbers, use the online parts catalog.
