Electric Vehicles Cobaki, NSW 2486
The 2486 postcode area, including Cobaki, Tweed Heads South Dc, Banora Point, Bilambil, Bilambil Heights, Bungalora, Carool, Cobaki Lakes, Duroby, Glengarrie, Piggabeen, Terranora, Tweed Heads South and Upper Duroby, is home to 11826 vehicles. Among these, 368 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 Cobaki, Tweed Heads South Dc, Banora Point, Bilambil, Bilambil Heights, Bungalora, Carool, Cobaki Lakes, Duroby, Glengarrie, Piggabeen, Terranora, Tweed Heads South and Upper Duroby are emitting approximately 25699 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2486 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, Currumbin Valley, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 188 km per day during the summer month of January, and 106 km per day in July, with an annual average of 147 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 26 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Cobaki, 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 Cobaki: Currumbin Valley - approx. 5.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cobaki: Currumbin Valley - approx. 5.9 km
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Cobaki EV Demographics
With a population of 30670 people, Cobaki has 11826 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 4944 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 4569 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2313 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 26 public ev charging stations in Cobaki and a combined 368 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 Cobaki electric car charging stations. For the 9237 homes that already have solar panels in the 2486 postcode, being 68% of the total 13602 homes in this community, Cobaki 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 Northern Rivers’ sun-drenched landscape, Cobaki has become a hotspot for eco-conscious drivers embracing electric vehicles. With 3,067 residents and over 12,800 registered vehicles, this NSW suburb saw electric vehicle registrations leap from 166 in 2021 to 368 in 2023 – a striking 122% surge. Plug-in hybrids followed suit, jumping 103% in the same period. For a community that values sustainability under its average 17.70 MJ/m²/day solar radiation (about 4.9 kWh/m²/day), Cobaki’s EV revolution is charging ahead.
Public charging stations abound here, with 26 options within a 20km radius. The Tweed City Shopping Centre offers 150kW fast chargers – perfect for topping up your BMW iX (420km range) while grabbing groceries. Kingscliff Beach combines coastal views with Type 2 charging, ideal for Mercedes-Benz EQA drivers needing 578km-range top-ups. For urgent charges, Tweed Hospital’s 24/7 CCS2 charger provides peace of mind. All locations welcome visitors and residents alike.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the region, supporting popular CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. Whether you’re driving a Mercedes-Benz EQV (418km range) or BMW 3 Series PHEV, compatibility is assured. Tesla drivers will find Superchargers conveniently placed along key routes.
Cobaki’s solar potential makes home charging particularly appealing. That 4.9 kWh/m²/day irradiation means a 6kW solar system could fully charge a Mercedes EQA (14.1kWh/100km) in 5 sunny hours – slashing charging costs by 60-80%. Pairing panels with home batteries lets residents charge overnight using daytime solar reserves.
Considering the jump to electric? Local solar installers can tailor solutions to keep your BMW iX or other EV running on sunshine. With smart chargers optimising solar use and battery storage extending clean energy access, Cobaki drivers are proving sustainable transport isn’t just possible – it’s practical.