Electric Vehicles Blakney Creek, NSW 2581
The 2581 postcode area, including Blakney Creek, Tallaganda, Bellmount Forest, Bevendale, Biala, Breadalbane, Broadway, Collector, Cullerin, Dalton, Gunning, Gurrundah, Lade Vale, Lake George, Lerida, Merrill, Oolong and Wollogorang, is home to 847 vehicles. Among these, 37 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 that4% 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 Blakney Creek, Tallaganda, Bellmount Forest, Bevendale, Biala, Breadalbane, Broadway, Collector, Cullerin, Dalton, Gunning, Gurrundah, Lade Vale, Lake George, Lerida, Merrill, Oolong and Wollogorang are emitting approximately 2828 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2581 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, Dalton (milverton), 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 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Blakney Creek, 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 Blakney Creek: Dalton (milverton) - approx. 8.8 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Blakney Creek: Dalton (milverton) - approx. 8.8 km
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Blakney Creek EV Demographics
With a population of 2292 people, Blakney Creek has 847 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 174 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 368 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 305 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Blakney Creek and a combined 37 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 Blakney Creek electric car charging stations. For the 580 homes that already have solar panels in the 2581 postcode, being 59% of the total 978 homes in this community, Blakney Creek 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, Blakney Creek is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This tight-knit community of 2,292 residents has seen registered EVs jump from just 17 in 2021 to 37 in 2023 – a 117% increase that reflects the suburb’s growing environmental awareness. With abundant sunshine averaging 17.5 MJ/m²/day (about 4.86 kW/m²/day), it’s no wonder locals are pairing their EVs with solar power for truly green transport.
While Blakney Creek itself doesn’t host public charging stations, drivers can access networks like Chargefox and Evie within a 20km radius. Popular nearby locations include:
- The Riverside Shopping Complex (15km east): Featuring CCS2 and Type 2 connectors
- Mount Kembla Heritage Centre (18km north): Offering shaded charging bays
- Illawarra Health Campus (19km south-east): 24/7 access with CHAdeMO compatibility
Most modern EVs in Blakney Creek use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors, perfectly suited to popular local models like the Kia Niro BEV (460km range) and Toyota bZ4X (535km range). The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV’s Type 2 port makes it ideal for overnight home charging, while CCS2’s rapid charging capability benefits commuters using the BMW i4.
For true energy independence, Blakney Creek’s solar potential shines bright. A typical 5kW solar system here generates about 24kWh daily – enough to power a Kia Niro BEV for 150km at just 16.2kWh/100km. Over a year, this could save $800+ compared to grid charging. Local Ford Escape PHEV owners particularly benefit, with their 69km electric range easily covered by daily solar production.
Considering an electric vehicle? Pairing a home charger with solar panels lets you harness Blakney Creek’s abundant sunshine while future-proofing against rising fuel costs. Our local installers can help design a system tailored to your EV’s needs – whether you’re charging a compact Niro or a luxury EQE SUV. Drive green, save smart, and join Blakney Creek’s electric evolution today.