Electric Vehicles Drake, NSW 2469
The 2469 postcode area, including Drake, Camira Creek, Clover Park, Alice, Banyabba, Bean Creek, Bingeebeebra, Bingeebeebra Creek, Bonalbo, Boomoodeerie, Bottle Creek, Bulldog, Bungawalbin, Busbys Flat, Cambridge Plateau, Camira, Capeen, Capeen Creek, Chatsworth, Clearfield, Coongbar, Culmaran Creek, Deep Creek, Drake Village, Duck Creek, Ewingar, Gibberagee, Goodwood Island, Gorge Creek, Haystack, Hogarth Range, Jacksons Flat, Joes Box, Keybarbin, Kippenduff, Louisa Creek, Lower Bottle Creek, Lower Duck Creek, Lower Peacock, Mallanganee, Mookima Wybra, Mororo, Mount Marsh, Mummulgum, Myrtle Creek, Old Bonalbo, Paddys Flat, Pagans Flat, Peacock Creek, Pikapene, Pretty Gully, Rappville, Sandilands, Simpkins Creek, Six Mile Swamp, Tabulam, Theresa Creek, Tunglebung, Upper Duck Creek, Warregah Island, Whiporie, Woombah, Wyan and Yabbra, is home to 1596 vehicles. Among these, 23 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 that1% 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 Drake, Camira Creek, Clover Park, Alice, Banyabba, Bean Creek, Bingeebeebra, Bingeebeebra Creek, Bonalbo, Boomoodeerie, Bottle Creek, Bulldog, Bungawalbin, Busbys Flat, Cambridge Plateau, Camira, Capeen, Capeen Creek, Chatsworth, Clearfield, Coongbar, Culmaran Creek, Deep Creek, Drake Village, Duck Creek, Ewingar, Gibberagee, Goodwood Island, Gorge Creek, Haystack, Hogarth Range, Jacksons Flat, Joes Box, Keybarbin, Kippenduff, Louisa Creek, Lower Bottle Creek, Lower Duck Creek, Lower Peacock, Mallanganee, Mookima Wybra, Mororo, Mount Marsh, Mummulgum, Myrtle Creek, Old Bonalbo, Paddys Flat, Pagans Flat, Peacock Creek, Pikapene, Pretty Gully, Rappville, Sandilands, Simpkins Creek, Six Mile Swamp, Tabulam, Theresa Creek, Tunglebung, Upper Duck Creek, Warregah Island, Whiporie, Woombah, Wyan and Yabbra are emitting approximately 4337 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2469 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, Drake (village Resource Centre), 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 147 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 Drake, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Drake
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Drake: Drake (village Resource Centre) - approx. 333 m
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Drake
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Drake: Drake (village Resource Centre) - approx. 333 m
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Drake EV Demographics
With a population of 3706 people, Drake has 1596 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 624 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 598 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 374 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Drake and a combined 23 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 Drake electric car charging stations. For the 1081 homes that already have solar panels in the 2469 postcode, being 54% of the total 1991 homes in this community, Drake 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 Northern Rivers region, Drake is embracing the electric vehicle (EV) revolution with open arms. This tight-knit community of 3,700 residents has seen EV registrations surge by 130% since 2021, growing from 10 electric vehicles to 23 by 2023. With its lush surroundings and eco-conscious ethos, Drake’s sunny climate – boasting 4.8 kW/m² of daily solar radiation – makes it ideal for sustainable driving solutions.
While Drake itself currently lacks public EV charging stations within a 20km radius, residents have embraced home charging solutions. For longer journeys, popular charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate in regional centres beyond Drake, compatible with mainstream connectors like CCS2 (used by the Genesis GV60) and Type 2 (favoured by the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV). The Nissan Leaf’s CHAdeMO connector remains less common but still supported at select stations.
Solar power emerges as Drake’s charging superstar. Converting the area’s abundant 17.40 MJ/m²/day solar radiation to energy terms, residents enjoy 4.8 kW/m² daily – enough to power a Nissan Leaf 311km range using just 17.1kWh/100km. A typical 5kW solar system generates 24kWh daily, covering 140km of driving while slashing energy costs. For the Genesis GV60’s 18.8kWh/100km consumption, this translates to nearly 1,300km of free monthly driving during sunny periods.
Local EV owners are finding clever ways to adapt. Many install smart home chargers that sync with solar production, while some use portable chargers for flexible power use. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s 38-minute charge time makes it particularly suited to solar charging, balancing electric and hybrid use perfectly for regional driving.
As Drake’s EV community grows, the shift towards renewable energy integration becomes increasingly valuable. For those considering the switch, pairing a 7kW home charger with solar panels could potentially eliminate fuel costs entirely. If you’re exploring electric vehicle charging solutions in Drake, consulting local solar professionals can help tailor systems to your specific needs – whether you’re powering a compact Nissan Leaf or a premium Porsche Cayenne PHEV. Embrace the sun’s potential and join Drake’s quiet revolution in sustainable transport.