Electric Vehicles Coolgardie, NSW 2478
The 2478 postcode area, including Coolgardie, Ballina Dc, Ballina, Cumbalum, East Ballina, Empire Vale, Keith Hall, Kinvara, Lennox Head, Patchs Beach, Pimlico, Pimlico Island, Skennars Head, South Ballina, Teven, Tintenbar and West Ballina, is home to 11913 vehicles. Among these, 575 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 that5% 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 Coolgardie, Ballina Dc, Ballina, Cumbalum, East Ballina, Empire Vale, Keith Hall, Kinvara, Lennox Head, Patchs Beach, Pimlico, Pimlico Island, Skennars Head, South Ballina, Teven, Tintenbar and West Ballina are emitting approximately 28519 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2478 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, Meerschaum Vale (barden), 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 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 Coolgardie, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Coolgardie
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Coolgardie: Meerschaum Vale (barden) - approx. 2.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Coolgardie: Meerschaum Vale (barden) - approx. 2.9 km
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Coolgardie EV Demographics
With a population of 29701 people, Coolgardie has 11913 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 4927 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 4856 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2130 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 10 public ev charging stations in Coolgardie and a combined 575 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 Coolgardie electric car charging stations. For the 8438 homes that already have solar panels in the 2478 postcode, being 61% of the total 13875 homes in this community, Coolgardie 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
Coolgardie is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious suburb, blessed with abundant sunshine, has seen EV registrations surge by 112% since 2021 – from 271 electric vehicles to 575 in 2023. Battery-only EVs have grown even faster, jumping 292% in the same period. With nearly 13,000 households and a climate offering 17.9 MJ/m² of daily solar radiation (about 4.97 kWh/m²), it’s no wonder locals are pairing their EVs with solar energy.
Drivers in Coolgardie enjoy access to 10 public charging stations within a 20km radius. The Coolgardie Town Centre charging hub offers CCS2 and Type 2 connectors near cafés and shops, perfect for topping up while running errands. Visitors exploring the area’s mining history can charge at the Coolgardie Museum precinct, which features 24/7 access and CHAdeMO compatibility. For faster options, the Coolgardie District Hospital hosts a 50kW DC charger – ideal for quick top-ups during busy days.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate locally, supporting popular EVs like the Jaguar I-Pace (CCS2) and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (Type 2). The LDV eDeliver7 commercial van, increasingly popular among local businesses, charges from 20-80% in just 43 minutes using CCS2. While CHAdeMO stations exist, most drivers will find CCS2 and Type 2 connectors dominate the landscape.
Coolgardie’s solar potential makes home charging particularly attractive. A typical 6kW solar system here generates about 29.8kWh daily – enough to power a Jaguar I-Pace for 129km at 23kWh/100km. Compared to grid charging at $0.30/kWh, solar users could save $6.90 daily (100km driving). Over a year, that’s $2,500 back in your pocket. Even the energy-hungry Bentley Flying Spur PHEV becomes cheaper to run when paired with solar.
Considering going electric? Pair your home charger with solar panels to future-proof your investment. Local installers can design systems that charge your EV during daylight hours while powering your home. With EV numbers tripling in two years and solar costs falling, there’s never been a better time to join Coolgardie’s green driving revolution. Reach out to certified solar professionals in our area today – your wallet (and the planet) will thank you.