Electric Vehicles Spence, ACT 2615
The 2615 postcode area, including Spence, Kippax Centre, Charnwood, Dunlop, Florey, Flynn, Fraser, Higgins, Holt, Kippax, Latham, Macgregor, Macnamara, Melba and Strathnairn, is home to 16366 vehicles. Among these, 973 are electric cars, which include battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). This means that6% of the region’s vehicles are now electric, highlighting a growing shift towards sustainable transportation.
Assuming each vehile travels an average of 10,000km per year, the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles in Spence, Kippax Centre, Charnwood, Dunlop, Florey, Flynn, Fraser, Higgins, Holt, Kippax, Latham, Macgregor, Macnamara, Melba and Strathnairn are emitting approximately 38600 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2615 travels around 10,000 km per year, total emissions from these vehicles amount to approximately NaN tonnes of CO2 annually. Collectively, electric vehicles (EVs) can be charged using solar energy. Based on sunshine data from the nearest weather station, Ginninderra Csiro, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 218 km per day during the summer month of January, and 76 km per day in July, with an annual average of 147 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 23 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Spence, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Spence
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Spence: Ginninderra Csiro - approx. 1.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Spence: Ginninderra Csiro - approx. 1.7 km
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Spence EV Demographics
With a population of 45824 people, Spence has 16366 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 5729 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 7253 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3384 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 23 public ev charging stations in Spence and a combined 973 registered vehicles that are either battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid vehicles, there’s a growing interest in electric cars and Spence electric car charging stations. For the 7988 homes that already have solar panels in the 2615 postcode, being 44% of the total 18026 homes in this community, Spence EV owners who combine home solar panels with an EV charger with benefit financially whilst also reducing their environmental impact.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
With its sun-drenched streets and eco-conscious community of 45,824 residents, Spence is quietly becoming an electric vehicle hotspot in the ACT. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations in the area grew by an impressive 79%, jumping from 544 to 973 vehicles. This surge reflects both Canberra’s climate-conscious ethos and Spence’s practical infrastructure – perfect for drivers embracing cleaner transport.
Powering Up Around Town Within a 20km radius of Spence, 23 public charging stations keep drivers moving. The Spence Local Shopping Centre offers convenient Type 2 chargers for top-ups while you grab groceries, while the nearby Belconnen Markets feature rapid CCS2 units – ideal for charging the popular Renault Megane E-Tech (454km range) to 80% in just 35 minutes. For longer trips, the Gungahlin Tesla Supercharger station sits comfortably within the 20km range, supporting both Tesla models and CCS2-equipped vehicles through adapters.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the local landscape, with most stations featuring CCS2 (Australia’s DC fast-charging standard) and Type 2 connectors. This covers everything from the zippy BYD Sealion 6 to luxury plug-in hybrids like the Porsche Cayenne. While CHAdeMO ports are less common, planning apps can help Nissan Leaf owners locate compatible stations.
Harnessing Spence’s Solar Potential With 17.30 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (about 4.8 kWh/m²/day), Spence rooftops can become personal power stations. A typical 6kW solar system here generates approximately 28.8kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Renault Megane E-Tech’s 60kWh battery every 2-3 days while covering household needs. Considering the ACT’s feed-in tariffs and rising grid electricity costs, solar-powered charging could save EV owners $600-$900 annually in fuel offsets alone.
Making the Switch Simpler As Spence’s 18,026 households increasingly embrace EVs, combining home charging with solar proves both practical and economical. Modern wallboxes like the Zappi charger intelligently prioritise solar energy, while local installers can design systems that grow with your needs – whether you’re topping up an MG HS PHEV’s 63km battery daily or keeping a Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid road-ready.
Ready to fuel your commute with sunshine? Local solar installers understand Spence’s unique conditions and can tailor solutions that maximise both your roof’s potential and your EV’s efficiency. By pairing renewable energy with smart charging, you’ll not only reduce costs but truly drive Spence’s sustainable future forward.