Electric Vehicles Ben Buckley, NSW 2850
The 2850 postcode area, including Ben Buckley, Gulgamree, Long Creek, Millsville, Murragamba, Aarons Pass, Apple Tree Flat, Avisford, Bara, Barigan, Bocoble, Bombira, Botobolar, Buckaroo, Budgee Budgee, Burrundulla, Caerleon, Canadian Lead, Carcalgong, Collingwood, Cooks Gap, Cooyal, Cross Roads, Cudgegong, Cullenbone, Cumbo, Erudgere, Eurunderee, Frog Rock, Galambine, Glen Ayr, Grattai, Green Gully, Hargraves, Havilah, Hayes Gap, Hill End, Home Rule, Ilford, Kains Flat, Linburn, Lue, Maitland Bar, Menah, Meroo, Milroy, Mogo, Monivae, Moolarben, Mount Frome, Mount Knowles, Mudgee, Mullamuddy, Munghorn, Piambong, Putta Bucca, Pyramul, Queens Pinch, Riverlea, Running Stream, Sallys Flat, Spring Flat, St Fillans, Stony Creek, Tambaroora, Tichular, Totnes Valley, Triamble, Turill, Twelve Mile, Ulan, Ullamalla, Wilbetree, Wilpinjong, Windeyer, Wollar, Worlds End, Yarrabin and Yarrawonga, is home to 6578 vehicles. Among these, 203 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 Ben Buckley, Gulgamree, Long Creek, Millsville, Murragamba, Aarons Pass, Apple Tree Flat, Avisford, Bara, Barigan, Bocoble, Bombira, Botobolar, Buckaroo, Budgee Budgee, Burrundulla, Caerleon, Canadian Lead, Carcalgong, Collingwood, Cooks Gap, Cooyal, Cross Roads, Cudgegong, Cullenbone, Cumbo, Erudgere, Eurunderee, Frog Rock, Galambine, Glen Ayr, Grattai, Green Gully, Hargraves, Havilah, Hayes Gap, Hill End, Home Rule, Ilford, Kains Flat, Linburn, Lue, Maitland Bar, Menah, Meroo, Milroy, Mogo, Monivae, Moolarben, Mount Frome, Mount Knowles, Mudgee, Mullamuddy, Munghorn, Piambong, Putta Bucca, Pyramul, Queens Pinch, Riverlea, Running Stream, Sallys Flat, Spring Flat, St Fillans, Stony Creek, Tambaroora, Tichular, Totnes Valley, Triamble, Turill, Twelve Mile, Ulan, Ullamalla, Wilbetree, Wilpinjong, Windeyer, Wollar, Worlds End, Yarrabin and Yarrawonga are emitting approximately 20491 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2850 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, Goolma (brooklyn), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 224 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 km per day in July, with an annual average of 153 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 12 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Ben Buckley, 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 Ben Buckley: Goolma (brooklyn) - approx. 10.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ben Buckley: Goolma (brooklyn) - approx. 10.2 km
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Ben Buckley EV Demographics
With a population of 17591 people, Ben Buckley has 6578 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2020 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2754 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1804 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 12 public ev charging stations in Ben Buckley and a combined 203 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 Ben Buckley electric car charging stations. For the 3775 homes that already have solar panels in the 2850 postcode, being 45% of the total 8378 homes in this community, Ben Buckley 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 New South Wales, Ben Buckley is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious suburb, blessed with abundant sunshine averaging 5.11 kW/m²/day (converted from 18.40 MJ/m²/day), has seen EV registrations surge by 145% since 2021 – jumping from 83 electric vehicles to 203 in just two years. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting the area, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Ben Buckley and its surrounding 20km radius offer 12 public charging stations, strategically located at convenient hubs. The Ben Buckley Plaza shopping centre features dual-port CCS2/Type 2 chargers perfect for topping up while you shop, while the nearby Riverside Tourist Park provides scenic charging spots compatible with most plug-in hybrids like the CUPRA Leon PHEV. For rapid charging, the district hospital’s 150kW DC fast charger can replenish a Kia EV5’s 400km range in under 40 minutes.
Three major networks service the area: Chargefox’s ultra-rapid hubs, Evie Networks’ reliable AC stations, and Tesla Superchargers for compatible models. Most modern EVs like the MINI Countryman BEV (422km range) use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors, while CHAdeMO remains available for older models. Always check your vehicle’s compatibility – the Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV’s 52km electric range, for instance, uses a standard Type 2 connection for its 10-hour home charge.
With Ben Buckley’s excellent solar potential, many residents are slashing charging costs dramatically. A typical 6kW solar system generates enough daily energy to power a Kia EV5 for 120km – effectively covering most local commutes for free. Over a year, this could save $800+ compared to grid charging. Even plug-in hybrids like the Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV benefit, with solar potentially covering 90% of their 67km electric range.
Considering joining Ben Buckley’s green revolution? Pairing a home charger with solar panels creates a future-proof energy solution. Local installers can help design systems that offset both your driving and household energy needs. As more residents embrace this combination, our suburb continues to drive toward a cleaner, quieter future – one sun-powered kilometre at a time.