Electric Vehicles Blaxlands Ridge, NSW 2758
The 2758 postcode area, including Blaxlands Ridge, Berambing, Bilpin, East Kurrajong, Kurrajong, Kurrajong Heights, Kurrajong Hills, Mount Tomah, Mountain Lagoon, The Devils Wilderness and Wheeny Creek, is home to 2865 vehicles. Among these, 123 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 Blaxlands Ridge, Berambing, Bilpin, East Kurrajong, Kurrajong, Kurrajong Heights, Kurrajong Hills, Mount Tomah, Mountain Lagoon, The Devils Wilderness and Wheeny Creek are emitting approximately 9781 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2758 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, Colo (riverside Park), 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 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Blaxlands 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 Blaxlands Ridge: Colo (riverside Park) - approx. 5.5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Blaxlands Ridge: Colo (riverside Park) - approx. 5.5 km
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Blaxlands Ridge EV Demographics
With a population of 8598 people, Blaxlands Ridge has 2865 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 458 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1097 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1310 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Blaxlands Ridge and a combined 123 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 Blaxlands Ridge electric car charging stations. For the 1540 homes that already have solar panels in the 2758 postcode, being 50% of the total 3111 homes in this community, Blaxlands 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 the Hawkesbury region, Blaxlands Ridge is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This leafy suburb, known for its eco-conscious residents and sun-drenched climate, has seen EV registrations surge by 128% since 2021 – jumping from 54 electric vehicles to 123 in just two years. With solar radiation averaging 4.47 kWh/m²/day (converted from 16.10 MJ/m²/day), it’s no wonder locals are increasingly pairing clean energy with cutting-edge transport.
While Blaxlands Ridge itself currently lacks public charging stations, nearby hubs like Richmond or Windsor offer accessible options within a 20km radius. The Richmond Marketplace Shopping Centre features fast-charging CCS2 ports perfect for topping up your Tesla Model Y while grocery shopping, while the Hawkesbury District Health Service provides reliable Type 2 chargers for visitors. Adventure-seekers heading to the Blue Mountains can plan pit stops at Chargefox ultra-rapid stations along the M4, compatible with most modern EVs.
Major charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the region, supporting the CCS2 and Type 2 connectors used by popular local models. The Tesla Model Y’s 510km range makes it a favourite for Sydney commuters, while the Toyota bZ4X’s 12.8kWh/100km efficiency appeals to eco-drivers. Commercial vehicle owners are turning to the LDV eDeliver7, which achieves an 80% charge in 43 minutes using DC fast charging.
For Blaxlands Ridge residents, solar-powered home charging offers the ultimate convenience. The area’s strong sunlight means a typical 5kW solar system generates about 22kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Tesla Model Y every two days. Pairing solar panels with a 7kW home charger slashes charging costs by up to 80% compared to petrol, with many households achieving complete energy independence for their EV needs.
As our suburb continues to lead Hawkesbury’s sustainable transport shift, the smart money’s on solar-integrated home charging. If you’re considering an electric vehicle charger installation, combining it with solar panels could transform your energy bills. Local professionals specialise in creating tailored solar-EV systems that maximise our abundant sunshine – the perfect power pair for Blaxlands Ridge’s forward-thinking drivers.