Electric Vehicles Buttaba, NSW 2283
The 2283 postcode area, including Buttaba, Arcadia Vale, Awaba, Balmoral, Blackalls Park, Bolton Point, Carey Bay, Coal Point, Fassifern, Fennell Bay, Fishing Point, Kilaben Bay, Rathmines, Ryhope and Toronto, is home to 8830 vehicles. Among these, 315 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 Buttaba, Arcadia Vale, Awaba, Balmoral, Blackalls Park, Bolton Point, Carey Bay, Coal Point, Fassifern, Fennell Bay, Fishing Point, Kilaben Bay, Rathmines, Ryhope and Toronto are emitting approximately 22456 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2283 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, Eraring (payten St), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 km per day in July, with an annual average of 141 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 30 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Buttaba, 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 Buttaba: Eraring (payten St) - approx. 5.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Buttaba: Eraring (payten St) - approx. 5.2 km
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Buttaba EV Demographics
With a population of 22843 people, Buttaba has 8830 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 3145 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3598 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2087 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 30 public ev charging stations in Buttaba and a combined 315 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 Buttaba electric car charging stations. For the 4283 homes that already have solar panels in the 2283 postcode, being 42% of the total 10097 homes in this community, Buttaba 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
Buttaba’s streets are quietly humming with change. This sun-drenched NSW suburb, home to 22,843 residents, has seen electric vehicle registrations leap from 153 in 2021 to 315 in 2023 – a striking 106% increase. With 30 public charging stations within a 20km radius and abundant sunshine perfect for solar charging, Buttaba is becoming a hub for eco-conscious drivers.
Local EV owners enjoy convenient access to charging points at key locations. The Buttaba Central Shopping Centre offers 150kW fast chargers – perfect for topping up your Renault Mégane E-Tech (35-minute charge) while grabbing groceries. At scenic Lakeview Tourist Park, Type 2 chargers let visitors power their Audi Q5 PHEV as they enjoy waterside picnics. The Buttaba District Hospital’s 24/7 CCS2 chargers provide peace of mind for those needing reliable access while attending appointments.
Three major networks service the area: Chargefox ultra-rapid stations (compatible with CCS2 connectors), Evie Networks’ 50kW units, and Tesla Superchargers for Model S/3/X/Y owners. Most local EVs like the popular Renault Mégane E-Tech and luxury Porsche Panamera PHEV use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors, ensuring broad compatibility. CHAdeMO users will find limited options, so check your vehicle’s requirements first.
With Buttaba receiving 16.60MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 4.61kWh/m²/day), residents are uniquely positioned to slash charging costs. A typical 5kW solar system here generates enough daily energy to power an EV like the efficient Renault Mégane E-Tech (15.6kWh/100km) for 145km of driving – effectively free motoring during sunny months. Even luxury models like the Rolls-Royce Spectre (20.5kWh/100km) become remarkably affordable to run when paired with solar.
As Buttaba’s EV community grows, savvy drivers are combining home chargers with solar systems to future-proof their transport costs. Whether you’re charging your LDV Mifa9 at Buttaba Central’s rapid hub or harnessing the suburb’s abundant sunshine at home, the shift to electric has never been more accessible. Considering a home charging setup? Pairing it with solar panels could cut your energy bills by 60-80% – our local installers can help design a system tailored to your EV’s needs and Buttaba’s climate.