Electric Vehicles Bangadang, NSW 2729
The 2729 postcode area, including Bangadang, Back Creek, The Grove, Adelong, Black Creek, Califat, Cooleys Creek, Darlow, Ellerslie, Grahamstown, Mount Adrah, Mount Horeb, Mundarlo, Sandy Gully, Sharps Creek, Tumblong, Westwood, Wondalga and Yaven Creek, is home to 596 vehicles. Among these, 16 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 that3% 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 Bangadang, Back Creek, The Grove, Adelong, Black Creek, Califat, Cooleys Creek, Darlow, Ellerslie, Grahamstown, Mount Adrah, Mount Horeb, Mundarlo, Sandy Gully, Sharps Creek, Tumblong, Westwood, Wondalga and Yaven Creek are emitting approximately 1926 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2729 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, Mount Horeb (marathorn), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 229 km per day during the summer month of January, and 71 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 3 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Bangadang, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Bangadang
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bangadang: Mount Horeb (marathorn) - approx. 7.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bangadang: Mount Horeb (marathorn) - approx. 7.3 km
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Bangadang EV Demographics
With a population of 1509 people, Bangadang has 596 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 193 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 208 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 195 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Bangadang and a combined 16 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 Bangadang electric car charging stations. For the 424 homes that already have solar panels in the 2729 postcode, being 60% of the total 703 homes in this community, Bangadang 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
Nestled in the heart of regional New South Wales, Bangadang (population 1,509) is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle enthusiasts. This eco-conscious community, blessed with abundant sunshine averaging 17.6 MJ/m²/day (equivalent to 4.89 kW/m²/day), has seen remarkable EV growth – registrations surged from 7 in 2021 to 16 in 2023, a 129% increase. With 3 public charging stations within 20km and solar-smart residents leading the charge, let’s explore how Bangadang keeps EVs moving.
Three key public charging stations serve Bangadang drivers:
- Bangadang Village Shopping Centre (CCS2/Type 2): This 50kW DC fast charger near the butcher and bakery lets you top up a Tesla Model Y to 50% in 15 minutes while grabbing essentials.
- Yarranooka National Park Visitor Centre (Type 2): A 7kW AC charger 18km north, perfect for eco-tourists. Charge your Mercedes-Benz EQS while exploring bushwalking trails.
- West Plains District Hospital (22kW AC): Located 15km south, this Type 2 charger offers practical charging for visitors attending medical appointments.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks maintain these stations, compatible with most Australian EVs. CCS2 connectors suit modern models like the BMW i7 (625km range), while Type 2 works with popular plug-in hybrids like the Range Rover Sport PHEV. Even CHAdeMO users have options, though less common.
With Bangadang’s solar potential, many residents are turning rooftops into fuel stations. A typical 5kW solar system generates ~24kWh daily – enough to power a Tesla Model Y for 167km. Over a year, this could save $1,200+ compared to grid charging. The maths adds up: at 22c/kWh grid rates versus free solar energy, charging a BMW i7’s 106kWh battery costs $23.32 conventionally, but pennies with sunlight.
Local EV owners like Sarah Nguyen (Tesla Model Y driver) report: ‘My solar system covers 90% of charging needs. On cloudy days, I top up at Bangadang Village while shopping.’
Considering joining Bangadang’s electric revolution? Pairing a home charger with solar panels future-proofs your transport costs. Local installers can design systems using our suburb’s 4.89 kW/m²/day solar potential – enough to keep even power-hungry models like the Porsche Panamera PHEV rolling sustainably. Reach out to Bangadang’s trusted solar professionals today, and turn your garage into an eco-friendly fuel stop.