Electric Vehicles East Kangaloon, NSW 2576
The 2576 postcode area, including East Kangaloon, Bong Bong, Bowral, Burradoo, East Bowral, Glenquarry and Kangaloon, is home to 5471 vehicles. Among these, 352 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 that6% 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 East Kangaloon, Bong Bong, Bowral, Burradoo, East Bowral, Glenquarry and Kangaloon are emitting approximately 13698 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2576 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, Robertson (caalong Street), 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 76 km per day in July, with an annual average of 129 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 13 public EV charging stations within 20 km of East Kangaloon, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in East Kangaloon
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to East Kangaloon: Robertson (caalong Street) - approx. 3.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to East Kangaloon: Robertson (caalong Street) - approx. 3.6 km
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East Kangaloon EV Demographics
With a population of 13247 people, East Kangaloon has 5471 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2220 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2185 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1066 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 13 public ev charging stations in East Kangaloon and a combined 352 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 East Kangaloon electric car charging stations. For the 2310 homes that already have solar panels in the 2576 postcode, being 36% of the total 6417 homes in this community, East Kangaloon 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 Southern Highlands, East Kangaloon is quietly becoming an electric vehicle hotspot. With 352 EVs registered in 2023 – a 92% jump from 2021 figures – this eco-conscious community is embracing sustainable transport against a backdrop of crisp mountain air and sun-dappled landscapes. For residents and visitors alike, keeping your EV powered here is easier than finding a good coffee spot (and we’ve got plenty of those too).
East Kangaloon’s 13 public charging stations within a 20km radius ensure you’re never far from a top-up. The East Kangaloon Village Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger popular with MG4 drivers needing a 40-minute boost while grabbing groceries. History buffs can juice up their Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV at Bowral Heritage Park’s CCS2/Type 2 stations, combining cultural exploration with convenient charging. For those visiting loved ones, the Highlands District Hospital offers 22kW AC charging – perfect for slower top-ups during appointments.
Local charging networks cater to all needs:
- Chargefox’s ultra-rapid 350kW stations (ideal for road trippers)
- Tesla Superchargers at Mittagong (15 minutes drive)
- Jolt’s free 7kW chargers in central Bowral
CCS2 connectors dominate here, serving popular models like the MG4 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Type 2 (Mennekes) ports accommodate BMW and Mitsubishi drivers, while CHAdeMO users will find select stations at tourist hubs.
With 4.25 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation – 25% above the national average – East Kangaloon homes are perfect for solar-powered charging. A typical 6kW solar system generates 25.5kWh daily here, enough to fully charge an MG4 (18.4kWh/100km) for 138km of driving. Pair this with a 7.4kW home charger (like the BMW XM uses), and you’ll slash charging costs by 60-80% compared to public stations. Local solar incentives sweeten the deal – most households break even on installation costs within 4-5 years.
For East Kangaloon’s 6,417 households, going electric makes increasing sense. Whether you’re charging at the hospital while visiting, topping up at the shops, or harnessing our abundant sunshine at home, the future of transport here is bright – and decidedly emission-free. Considering a home charger? Pairing it with solar panels could see you driving on sunshine for less than 3¢/km. Our local installers can help design a system that keeps both your EV and energy bills running light.