Electric Vehicles Barden Ridge, NSW 2234
The 2234 postcode area, including Barden Ridge, Alfords Point, Bangor, Illawong, Lucas Heights, Menai and Menai Central, is home to 9530 vehicles. Among these, 480 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 that5% 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 Barden Ridge, Alfords Point, Bangor, Illawong, Lucas Heights, Menai and Menai Central are emitting approximately 26371 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2234 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, Cambrai Ave, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 km per day in July, with an annual average of 135 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 58 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Barden Ridge, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
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* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Barden Ridge: Cambrai Ave - approx. 3.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Barden Ridge: Cambrai Ave - approx. 3.2 km
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Barden Ridge EV Demographics
With a population of 29899 people, Barden Ridge has 9530 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1961 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 4440 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3129 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 58 public ev charging stations in Barden Ridge and a combined 480 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 Barden Ridge electric car charging stations. For the 4303 homes that already have solar panels in the 2234 postcode, being 43% of the total 10054 homes in this community, Barden Ridge 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 Sydney’s leafy south, Barden Ridge is fast becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With nearly 30,000 residents and a strong eco-conscious ethos, this suburb has seen EV registrations surge by 93% since 2021 – from 249 EVs to 480 in 2023. Whether you’re a local or visiting, here’s your guide to staying charged in Barden Ridge.
Public EV Charging: Convenience at Your Doorstep Within a 20km radius of Barden Ridge, 58 public charging stations cater to growing demand. The Barden Ridge Shopping Centre offers dual-port Type 2 chargers – perfect for topping up while grabbing groceries. For faster options, Sutherland Hospital’s 50kW DC charger delivers a 10-80% charge in under an hour. Adventurers bound for the Royal National Park will find CCS2/Type 2 chargers near the park entrance, combining scenic views with charging convenience.
Compatibility & Networks Local stations support CCS2 (Australia’s standard for models like the Polestar 2) and Type 2 connectors, covering 95% of EVs in Barden Ridge. Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the area with ultra-rapid 350kW stations, while Tesla Superchargers near Heathcote cater specifically to Tesla drivers. The BMW i7 and Volkswagen Touareg PHEV common here both use CCS2, ensuring broad compatibility.
Solar Charging: Power Your EV with Sunshine Barden Ridge’s 4.56 kWh/m²/day solar irradiation (converted from 16.40 MJ/m²/day) makes solar-powered EV charging ideal. A typical 6.6kW solar system can generate 26kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Polestar 2 (19.7kWh/100km) for a 130km commute. Pairing solar with off-peak charging slashes costs: driving 15,000km/year could cost just $200 vs $2,000 for petrol.
Making the Switch Simpler With 95 battery-only EVs now registered locally, home charging solutions are key. Most households opt for 7kW wallboxes (adding 40km/hour), while solar owners often add 10kWh batteries to charge overnight. Government rebates like the NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy subsidies further reduce installation costs.
Ready to embrace cleaner driving? If you’re searching for "charging stations for electric cars near me" today, consider tomorrow’s solution: a home charger powered by Barden Ridge’s abundant sunshine. Local solar installers can tailor systems to your EV’s needs – whether you drive a MINI Countryman PHEV or a Bentley Bentayga. Let’s keep Barden Ridge at the forefront of Australia’s electric revolution, one solar-powered kilometre at a time.