Electric Vehicles Derriwong, NSW 2877
The 2877 postcode area, including Derriwong, Bobadah, Boona Mount, Condobolin, Eremerang, Euabalong, Euabalong West, Gilgunnia, Kiacatoo, Milby, Mount Hope and Mulguthrie, is home to 1174 vehicles. Among these, 34 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 Derriwong, Bobadah, Boona Mount, Condobolin, Eremerang, Euabalong, Euabalong West, Gilgunnia, Kiacatoo, Milby, Mount Hope and Mulguthrie are emitting approximately 3596 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2877 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, Condobolin (borambil Park), 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 159 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 Derriwong, 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 Derriwong: Condobolin (borambil Park) - approx. 8.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Derriwong: Condobolin (borambil Park) - approx. 8.6 km
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Derriwong EV Demographics
With a population of 3092 people, Derriwong has 1174 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 434 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 449 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 291 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Derriwong and a combined 34 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 Derriwong electric car charging stations. For the 972 homes that already have solar panels in the 2877 postcode, being 62% of the total 1580 homes in this community, Derriwong 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, Derriwong is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With its sun-drenched landscapes and eco-minded community, this suburb of 3,092 residents has seen plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) registrations jump from 14 in 2021 to 34 in 2023 – a striking 143% increase. While battery-electric vehicles haven’t yet made their local debut, these numbers reveal a growing appetite for sustainable transport options in our rural corner of Australia.
For now, Derriwong itself doesn’t host public EV charging stations, making home charging the primary solution for residents. Those venturing beyond our township will find limited options in neighbouring areas within a 20km radius. Popular charging locations in nearby regions typically include supermarket car parks, regional hospitals, and highway rest stops – though we recommend checking charging network maps before travelling.
When charging beyond Derriwong, drivers will encounter Australia’s major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks. Compatibility is key: most local PHEVs like the BMW 3 Series and Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid use Type 2 connectors, while CCS2 ports (common in newer models) offer faster charging speeds. The occasional Nissan Leaf owner should note CHAdeMO compatibility is becoming less common at newer stations.
Here’s where Derriwong truly shines: solar-powered home charging. Our region basks in 18.70MJ/m²/day of solar radiation – that’s about 5.2kW/m²/day. For perspective, a typical 6kW solar system can generate 24-30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BMW 3 Series PHEV’s 16.9kWh battery while still powering household needs. Over a year, this could save $380+ in charging costs compared to grid power (based on 7,500km annual electric driving).
Local PHEV owners report clever charging strategies: ‘I time my charging for sunny afternoons when solar production peaks,’ shares Sarah, a Kia Sorento PHEV driver. ‘It’s halved our household energy bills.’ With most local EVs being plug-in hybrids, their smaller batteries (57-68km electric range) make solar charging particularly practical – most can fully recharge from sunshine alone in 4-5 hours.
As Derriwong’s EV community grows, so does the wisdom of pairing home charging with solar energy. Whether you’re considering a wallbox charger or simply using a standard power point, solar integration future-proofs your transport costs against rising electricity prices. For those ready to take the next step, local solar installers can design systems that balance household needs with EV charging demands – some even offer EV-specific packages.
While public infrastructure may catch up in time, Derriwong’s sun-soaked streets already offer a blueprint for sustainable driving. By harnessing our abundant sunshine, EV owners aren’t just reducing emissions – they’re powering their journeys with true local energy. As more neighbours make the switch, this quiet NSW suburb could become a shining example of regional Australia’s electric future.