Electric Vehicles Bewong, NSW 2540
The 2540 postcode area, including Bewong, Nowra Naval Po, Wreck Bay, Bamarang, Barringella, Basin View, Beecroft Peninsula, Berrara, Bolong, Boolijah, Bream Beach, Browns Mountain, Brundee, Buangla, Burrier, Callala Bay, Callala Beach, Cambewarra, Cambewarra Village, Comberton, Comerong Island, Cudmirrah, Culburra Beach, Currarong, Erowal Bay, Ettrema, Falls Creek, Greenwell Point, Hmas Albatross, Hmas Creswell, Huskisson, Hyams Beach, Illaroo, Jerrawangala, Jervis Bay, Kinghorne, Longreach, Mayfield, Meroo Meadow, Mondayong, Moollattoo, Mundamia, Myola, Nowra Hill, Numbaa, Old Erowal Bay, Orient Point, Parma, Pyree, Sanctuary Point, St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Swanhaven, Tallowal, Tapitallee, Terara, Tomerong, Tullarwalla, Twelve Mile Peg, Vincentia, Wandandian, Watersleigh, Wollumboola, Woollamia, Worrigee, Worrowing Heights, Wrights Beach, Yalwal and Yerriyong, is home to 17782 vehicles. Among these, 554 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 Bewong, Nowra Naval Po, Wreck Bay, Bamarang, Barringella, Basin View, Beecroft Peninsula, Berrara, Bolong, Boolijah, Bream Beach, Browns Mountain, Brundee, Buangla, Burrier, Callala Bay, Callala Beach, Cambewarra, Cambewarra Village, Comberton, Comerong Island, Cudmirrah, Culburra Beach, Currarong, Erowal Bay, Ettrema, Falls Creek, Greenwell Point, Hmas Albatross, Hmas Creswell, Huskisson, Hyams Beach, Illaroo, Jerrawangala, Jervis Bay, Kinghorne, Longreach, Mayfield, Meroo Meadow, Mondayong, Moollattoo, Mundamia, Myola, Nowra Hill, Numbaa, Old Erowal Bay, Orient Point, Parma, Pyree, Sanctuary Point, St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Swanhaven, Tallowal, Tapitallee, Terara, Tomerong, Tullarwalla, Twelve Mile Peg, Vincentia, Wandandian, Watersleigh, Wollumboola, Woollamia, Worrigee, Worrowing Heights, Wrights Beach, Yalwal and Yerriyong are emitting approximately 46414 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2540 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, Wandandian Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 182 km per day during the summer month of January, and 76 km per day in July, with an annual average of 129 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 Bewong, 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 Bewong: Wandandian Post Office - approx. 1.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bewong: Wandandian Post Office - approx. 1.9 km
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Bewong EV Demographics
With a population of 43985 people, Bewong has 17782 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6782 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 7141 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3859 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 12 public ev charging stations in Bewong and a combined 554 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 Bewong electric car charging stations. For the 10270 homes that already have solar panels in the 2540 postcode, being 39% of the total 26054 homes in this community, Bewong 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 the Shoalhaven region, Bewong is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with 4.31 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (equivalent to 15.50 MJ/m²/day), has seen EV registrations surge by 121.6% between 2021 and 2023 – jumping from 250 to 554 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. For residents and visitors alike, accessing charging infrastructure has never been easier.
Bewong’s 12 public charging stations within a 20km radius offer convenient options for top-ups. The Bewong Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger perfect for quick stops while grabbing groceries, while the Jervis Bay Visitor Centre’s Type 2 charger combines coastal views with 22kW charging speeds. For those needing rapid charging near essential services, Shoalhaven Hospital provides a reliable 75kW CCS2 charger. All stations support contactless payment, making them accessible to both locals and travellers.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the area, with Tesla Superchargers available via adaptors. CCS2 connectors (used by popular models like the Polestar 2 and Volvo C40) are widely available, while Type 2 chargers cater to hybrids like the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque PHEV. The 625km-range Polestar 2, for instance, can achieve an 80% charge in just 34 minutes at compatible stations.
Bewong’s sunny climate makes solar-powered EV charging particularly rewarding. A typical 6kW solar system generates enough energy to fully charge a Volvo C40 (17.5kWh/100km) for 445km of driving after just two sunny days. This translates to annual fuel savings of $1,500-$2,000 compared to petrol vehicles. Smart chargers like the Zappi allow residents to prioritise solar energy during daylight hours, slashing grid electricity use.
Considering the environmental and financial benefits, pairing a home charger with solar panels is a smart move for Bewong’s EV owners. Local solar installers can design systems that offset both household and vehicle energy needs. Ready to power your EV with sunshine? Connect with Bewong’s certified solar professionals through our network for tailored solutions that maximise your green driving potential.