Electric Vehicles Brolgan, NSW 2870
The 2870 postcode area, including Brolgan, Shallow Rush, Alectown, Beargamil, Bindogundra, Bumberry, Cookamidgera, Cooks Myalls, Daroobalgie, Goobang, Goonumbla, Kadina, Mandagery, Mickibri, Mugincoble, Nanardine, Parkes, Parkesborough and Tichborne, is home to 4175 vehicles. Among these, 142 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 Brolgan, Shallow Rush, Alectown, Beargamil, Bindogundra, Bumberry, Cookamidgera, Cooks Myalls, Daroobalgie, Goobang, Goonumbla, Kadina, Mandagery, Mickibri, Mugincoble, Nanardine, Parkes, Parkesborough and Tichborne are emitting approximately 11534 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2870 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, Parkes (macarthur Street), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 229 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 2 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Brolgan, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Brolgan
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Brolgan: Parkes (macarthur Street) - approx. 6.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Brolgan: Parkes (macarthur Street) - approx. 6.7 km
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Brolgan EV Demographics
With a population of 11046 people, Brolgan has 4175 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1587 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1658 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 930 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 2 public ev charging stations in Brolgan and a combined 142 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 Brolgan electric car charging stations. For the 2506 homes that already have solar panels in the 2870 postcode, being 49% of the total 5143 homes in this community, Brolgan 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 regional New South Wales, Brolgan is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle enthusiasts. With 142 electric vehicles registered in 2023 – a 125% increase from 2021’s 63 EVs – this eco-minded community is embracing cleaner transport alongside its sunny climate. For locals and visitors alike, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
While Brolgan itself has limited public infrastructure, two reliable charging stations sit within a 20km radius. The Brolgan Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/CHAdeMO connectors), perfect for topping up your Tesla Model 3 or LDV eT60 while grabbing groceries. For slower charging, head to the picturesque Riverside Park where a 22kW Type 2 charger lets Mercedes EQE drivers add 100km of range in about two hours – ideal while exploring walking trails.
These stations operate through Australia’s major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks. Most modern EVs in Brolgan use CCS2 (Tesla Model 3, LDV eT60) or Type 2 connectors (Mercedes EQ series). While CHAdeMO ports are available, they’re primarily for older Nissan Leaf models – less common in our area.
What truly sets Brolgan apart is its solar potential. With 5.08kW of solar energy per square metre daily (converted from 18.30MJ/m²), residents can harness abundant sunshine for charging. A 6.6kW solar system could fully charge a Tesla Model 3’s 60kWh battery in two sunny days while still powering your home. At current electricity prices, this cuts running costs to just 2.8 cents/km compared to 18.6 cents/km for petrol cars – savings that grow as power prices rise.
For those considering home charging, pairing a 7kW wallbox with solar panels makes practical sense. The Mercedes EQV’s 90kWh battery charges from 10-80% in 45 minutes using public fast chargers, but overnight solar charging at home could cover its 418km range in three days without grid reliance.
As Brolgan’s EV community grows, so do opportunities for sustainable transport. Whether you’re charging at Riverside Park’s scenic station or harnessing our famous sunshine at home, going electric has never been more accessible. Considering a home setup? Local solar installers can help design systems that keep both your home and EV running on sunlight – ask about battery storage to maximise those bright NSW days.