Electric Vehicles Dorroughby, NSW 2480
The 2480 postcode area, including Dorroughby, Federal, Lismore Dc, Missingham, Steve Kings Plains, Tuntable Falls, Upper Coopers Creek, Back Creek, Bentley, Bexhill, Blakebrook, Blue Knob, Boat Harbour, Booerie Creek, Boorabee Park, Booyong, Bungabbee, Caniaba, Chilcotts Grass, Clovass, Clunes, Coffee Camp, Corndale, Dungarubba, Dunoon, East Lismore, Eltham, Eureka, Fernside, Georgica, Girards Hill, Goolmangar, Goonellabah, Gundurimba, Howards Grass, Jiggi, Keerrong, Koonorigan, Lagoon Grass, Larnook, Leycester, Lillian Rock, Lindendale, Lismore, Lismore Heights, Loftville, Marom Creek, Mckees Hill, Mcleans Ridges, Modanville, Monaltrie, Mountain Top, Nightcap, Nimbin, North Lismore, Numulgi, Repentance Creek, Richmond Hill, Rock Valley, Rosebank, Ruthven, South Gundurimba, South Lismore, Stony Chute, Terania Creek, The Channon, Tregeagle, Tucki Tucki, Tuckurimba, Tullera, Tuncester, Tuntable Creek, Whian Whian, Woodlawn and Wyrallah, is home to 16515 vehicles. Among these, 704 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 Dorroughby, Federal, Lismore Dc, Missingham, Steve Kings Plains, Tuntable Falls, Upper Coopers Creek, Back Creek, Bentley, Bexhill, Blakebrook, Blue Knob, Boat Harbour, Booerie Creek, Boorabee Park, Booyong, Bungabbee, Caniaba, Chilcotts Grass, Clovass, Clunes, Coffee Camp, Corndale, Dungarubba, Dunoon, East Lismore, Eltham, Eureka, Fernside, Georgica, Girards Hill, Goolmangar, Goonellabah, Gundurimba, Howards Grass, Jiggi, Keerrong, Koonorigan, Lagoon Grass, Larnook, Leycester, Lillian Rock, Lindendale, Lismore, Lismore Heights, Loftville, Marom Creek, Mckees Hill, Mcleans Ridges, Modanville, Monaltrie, Mountain Top, Nightcap, Nimbin, North Lismore, Numulgi, Repentance Creek, Richmond Hill, Rock Valley, Rosebank, Ruthven, South Gundurimba, South Lismore, Stony Chute, Terania Creek, The Channon, Tregeagle, Tucki Tucki, Tuckurimba, Tullera, Tuncester, Tuntable Creek, Whian Whian, Woodlawn and Wyrallah are emitting approximately 43703 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2480 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, Repentance Creek, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 182 km per day during the summer month of January, and 100 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 4 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Dorroughby, 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 Dorroughby: Repentance Creek - approx. 5.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Dorroughby: Repentance Creek - approx. 5.6 km
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Dorroughby EV Demographics
With a population of 42048 people, Dorroughby has 16515 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6444 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6525 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3546 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 4 public ev charging stations in Dorroughby and a combined 704 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 Dorroughby electric car charging stations. For the 11990 homes that already have solar panels in the 2480 postcode, being 63% of the total 19091 homes in this community, Dorroughby 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 lush Northern Rivers region, Dorroughby is embracing Australia’s electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with sunny days averaging 4.75 kW/m² of solar radiation daily, has seen EV registrations leap by 109% since 2021 – from 336 to 704 vehicles by 2023. Whether you’re a local or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Four public electric vehicle charging stations operate within a 20km radius of Dorroughby, blending convenience with practicality. The Lismore Square shopping centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger – perfect for topping up your Audi e-tron GT (540km range) while grabbing groceries. Closer to nature, the Dorroughby Mountain Reserve’s 22kW Type 2 charger lets hikers replenish their Mercedes-Benz EQA’s 578km battery amid rainforest views. Both stations support CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with 95% of local EVs.
Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the region’s charging infrastructure, offering contactless payment and real-time status updates. Tesla owners will find Superchargers in nearby Ballina (40km north), while Jolt’s free 7kW chargers in Lismore suit plug-in hybrids like the Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV. Remember: CCS2 suits modern EVs like the Porsche Panamera PHEV, while Type 2 (Mennekes) works with most European models.
With Dorroughby’s abundant sunshine generating 4.75 kW/m² daily, solar-powered EV charging isn’t just eco-friendly – it’s economical. A typical 6kW solar system here produces 28.5kWh daily – enough to power a Mercedes-Benz EQA for 202km at 14.1kWh/100km. Over a year, this could save $1,300 compared to grid charging, based on 30c/kWh rates.
Considering a home charger? Pairing a 7kW wallbox with solar panels lets you charge overnight using daytime solar exports. Local installers recommend 10-panel systems for average commutes – enough to cover 15,000km annually for efficient EVs. As battery prices drop 18% yearly (2023 Clean Energy Council data), it’s never been smarter to harness Dorroughby’s sunshine for your wheels.
Ready to power your EV with pure Northern Rivers sunlight? Our network of accredited solar installers can design a bespoke home charging solution – because your morning coffee should take longer than juicing up your ride. Let’s turn your driveway into a personal power station.