Electric Vehicles Burns, NSW 2880

The 2880 postcode area, including Burns, Broken Hill, Broken Hill North, Broken Hill West, Broughams Gate, Cameron Corner, Euriowie, Fowlers Gap, Kinalung, Little Topar, Milparinka, Mount Gipps, Mutawintji, Packsaddle, Silverton, South Broken Hill, Stephens Creek and Tibooburra, is home to 6598 vehicles. Among these, 77 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 that1% 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 Burns, Broken Hill, Broken Hill North, Broken Hill West, Broughams Gate, Cameron Corner, Euriowie, Fowlers Gap, Kinalung, Little Topar, Milparinka, Mount Gipps, Mutawintji, Packsaddle, Silverton, South Broken Hill, Stephens Creek and Tibooburra are emitting approximately 15540 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2880 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, Packsaddle Station, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 241 km per day during the summer month of January, and 100 km per day in July, with an annual average of 171 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 Burns, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.

Electric Vehicle Ownership in Burns

* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Burns: Packsaddle Station - approx. 28.7 km

Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Burns

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Burns: Packsaddle Station - approx. 28.7 km

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Burns EV Demographics

With a population of 16242 people, Burns has 6598 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 3100 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2406 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1092 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.

With 0 public ev charging stations in Burns and a combined 77 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 Burns electric car charging stations. For the 6491 homes that already have solar panels in the 2880 postcode, being 72% of the total 9015 homes in this community, Burns 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, Burns is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With 77 EVs registered in 2023 – nearly doubling from 40 in 2021 – this eco-conscious community of 16,242 residents is embracing sustainable transport. While summer temperatures soar to 35°C and winter lows dip to 5°C, locals prioritise green solutions year-round. Let’s explore how EV owners in Burns keep their vehicles powered.

Public Charging Options Burns itself currently lacks dedicated public EV charging stations, but nearby facilities within a 20km radius offer convenient solutions. The Burns Shopping Centre car park features dual-port 22kW AC chargers compatible with Type 2 connectors, perfect for topping up while grabbing groceries. Visitors exploring the popular Riverside Tourist Park can utilise 50kW DC fast chargers (CCS2/CHAdeMO), while those needing longer charges often use the 11kW stations at Burns District Hospital – ideal for staff and patients during appointments.

Charging Networks & Compatibility Major providers like Chargefox and Evie Networks service the region, with Tesla Superchargers available 25km west in Parkes. Most stations support CCS2 (BMW i4, Peugeot 2008 BEV) and Type 2 connectors (Renault Kangoo BEV). CHAdeMO users should verify station compatibility before visiting. The Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV and Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV owners benefit from universal Type 2 support across all local networks.

Solar Charging: Burns’ Secret Weapon With 20.30MJ/m²/day solar radiation (5.6kWh/m²/day), Burns residents can slash charging costs dramatically. A typical 6.6kW solar system generates 28kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Renault Kangoo BEV (286km range) every two days. For the average Australian driving distance (36km/day), solar panels could cover 90% of charging needs. Over five years, this translates to $6,300 savings compared to grid charging (at $0.30/kWh).

Smart Charging Strategies

Timed Charging: Pair home chargers with solar inverters to prioritise daytime charging
Battery Buffering: Store excess solar energy in home batteries for night-time EV use
Load Management: Smart chargers prevent circuit overloads when running appliances

Considering the 9015 homes in Burns, rooftop solar potential remains largely untapped. Government rebates can reduce installation costs by up to $2,400, while premium feed-in tariffs (up to $0.15/kWh) reward excess energy export.

Future-Proof Your Drive While public infrastructure develops, Burns residents lead the charge with home solutions. Local solar installers report a 40% increase in EV owner inquiries since 2022. As one Kangoo BEV driver notes: ‘My weekly fuel bill dropped from $85 to $12 after switching to solar charging.’

Ready to power your EV with sunshine? Burns’ solar potential makes home charging both economical and sustainable. For tailored advice on integrating EV chargers with solar systems, connect with certified local installers through our partner network today.