Electric Vehicles Bluff Rock, NSW 2372
The 2372 postcode area, including Bluff Rock, Back Creek, Billyrimba, Black Swamp, Bolivia, Bookookoorara, Boonoo Boonoo, Boorook, Bryans Gap, Bungulla, Carrolls Creek, Cullendore, Dumaresq Valley, Forest Land, Liston, Mingoola, Mole River, Pyes Creek, Rivertree, Rocky River, Sandy Flat, Sandy Hill, Silent Grove, Steinbrook, Sunnyside, Tarban, Tenterfield, The Scrub, Timbarra, Willsons Downfall, Woodside and Wylie Creek, is home to 1877 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 that2% 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 Bluff Rock, Back Creek, Billyrimba, Black Swamp, Bolivia, Bookookoorara, Boonoo Boonoo, Boorook, Bryans Gap, Bungulla, Carrolls Creek, Cullendore, Dumaresq Valley, Forest Land, Liston, Mingoola, Mole River, Pyes Creek, Rivertree, Rocky River, Sandy Flat, Sandy Hill, Silent Grove, Steinbrook, Sunnyside, Tarban, Tenterfield, The Scrub, Timbarra, Willsons Downfall, Woodside and Wylie Creek are emitting approximately 4679 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2372 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, Tenterfield (springside), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 206 km per day during the summer month of January, and 100 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 10 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Bluff Rock, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Bluff Rock
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bluff Rock: Tenterfield (springside) - approx. 8.8 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bluff Rock: Tenterfield (springside) - approx. 8.8 km
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Bluff Rock EV Demographics
With a population of 4330 people, Bluff Rock has 1877 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 750 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 694 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 433 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 10 public ev charging stations in Bluff Rock 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 Bluff Rock electric car charging stations. For the 1197 homes that already have solar panels in the 2372 postcode, being 48% of the total 2489 homes in this community, Bluff Rock 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 New England region, Bluff Rock is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts. With 37 EVs registered in 2023 – a 76% increase from 2021 – our community of 4,330 residents is embracing cleaner transport alongside our natural landscapes. Whether you're a local or visiting the granite outcrops that give our town its name, you'll find EV charging solutions that blend convenience with our eco-conscious spirit.
Powering Up Around Town Within a 20km radius of Bluff Rock, 10 public charging stations keep both residents and travellers moving. The Bluff Rock Visitor Centre offers a dual CCS2/Type 2 charger – perfect for topping up your Tesla Model Y or Toyota bZ4X while exploring local history displays. Riverside Shopping Complex provides shaded charging bays with 50kW DC fast chargers, ideal for MG4 owners grabbing groceries. Medical visitors appreciate the Type 2 charger at New England Community Hospital, delivering 22kW AC charging during appointments.
Charging Networks Made Simple Bluff Rock sits within Chargefox and Evie Networks coverage areas, with Tesla Superchargers available 18km north in Armidale. Most stations feature future-proof CCS2 connectors (used by 80% of new EVs in Australia) and universal Type 2 ports. While CHAdeMO ports are less common, planning apps can help Nissan Leaf owners locate compatible stations.
Harnessing Our Solar Potential With 5.1kW of solar energy per square metre daily (converted from 18.40MJ/m²), Bluff Rock households can significantly offset charging costs. A 5kW solar system typically generates 20kWh daily – enough to power a Tesla Model Y for 130km of driving. Over a year, solar-charged EV owners could save $1,200+ compared to petrol costs, with payback periods shortening as fuel prices rise.
Local EVs in Focus Popular models suit our regional driving needs:
- Tesla Model Y (510km range): Recharges 50% in 15 minutes at Superchargers
- Toyota bZ4X (535km range): Achieves 12.8kWh/100km efficiency
- MG4 (405km range): Budget-friendly at $39,990
Your Road to Sustainable Driving As charging stations multiply across the New England Highway corridor, more Bluff Rock residents are pairing home chargers with solar. A typical 7kW home charger fully replenishes a BMW i7's 625km range in 9 hours – easily achieved overnight using daytime solar storage.
Considering the switch? Local solar installers can design systems to power both your home and EV. With vehicle-to-grid technology emerging, your electric car might soon help stabilise our regional grid during peak times. The future of transport in Bluff Rock isn't just electric – it's bright, sustainable, and increasingly solar-powered.