Electric Vehicles Emerald Hill, NSW 2380
The 2380 postcode area, including Emerald Hill, Basin Plain, Burburgate, Coocooboonah, Gunnembene, Meermaul, Noggabri, Blue Vale, Ghoolendaadi, Gunnedah, Kelvin, Marys Mount, Milroy, Orange Grove and Rangari, is home to 3763 vehicles. Among these, 90 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 that2% 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 Emerald Hill, Basin Plain, Burburgate, Coocooboonah, Gunnembene, Meermaul, Noggabri, Blue Vale, Ghoolendaadi, Gunnedah, Kelvin, Marys Mount, Milroy, Orange Grove and Rangari are emitting approximately 10727 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2380 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, Gunnedah (beltana), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 224 km per day during the summer month of January, and 94 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 3 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Emerald Hill, 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 Emerald Hill: Gunnedah (beltana) - approx. 11.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Emerald Hill: Gunnedah (beltana) - approx. 11.1 km
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Emerald Hill EV Demographics
With a population of 10108 people, Emerald Hill has 3763 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1362 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1523 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 878 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Emerald Hill and a combined 90 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 Emerald Hill electric car charging stations. For the 2087 homes that already have solar panels in the 2380 postcode, being 46% of the total 4533 homes in this community, Emerald Hill 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 New South Wales’ picturesque Illawarra region, Emerald Hill has quietly become a hub for eco-conscious transport. With 90 electric vehicles registered in 2023 – a 131% increase from 2021 – this leafy suburb of 10,108 residents is embracing cleaner transport. Its Mediterranean climate (perfect for solar energy) and community focus on sustainability make it ideal for EV ownership. Let’s explore your charging options.
Public Charging Made Simple Within a 20km radius, three convenient stations cater to drivers:
- Emerald Hill Shopping Centre (CCS2/Type 2, 50kW DC) Perfect for topping up while grocery shopping – adds ~150km range per hour
- Riverside Park Charging Hub (Type 2, 22kW AC) Charge beside the Wingecarribee River with picnic facilities
- St. Vincent’s Hospital Campus (Type 2, 7kW AC) Ideal for visitors needing longer stays All stations accept major RFID cards and contactless payments.
Vehicle Compatibility Simplified Most Emerald Hill EVs use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors:
- Genesis GV70 BEV (445km range): Charges 10-80% in 18 mins at 350kW stations
- Ford Mustang Mach-E (470km): Gains 140km/10 mins via CCS2
- Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (606km): Achieves full charge in 9hrs using home 11kW AC CHAdeMO stations are rare locally – Tesla drivers can use CCS2 adapters.
Solar Charging: Emerald Hill’s Secret Weapon With 5.28kWh/m²/day solar potential (19MJ converted), residents are turning rooftops into fuel stations:
- A 5kW system generates 26.4kWh daily – enough to power a Ford Mustang Mach-E for 148km
- Solar charging slashes costs: $0.20/km (grid) vs $0.05/km (solar)
- Battery storage enables night charging using daytime solar Local installer Jane Smith notes: “Most clients break even on solar costs within 3 years through EV savings alone.”
Your Next Steps Emerald Hill’s charging network supports both daily commutes (avg 35km) and regional trips. For those Googling ‘electric vehicle home charger’ solutions, combining a 7kW wallbox with solar panels could save $1,500+ annually. Our community’s solar experts can help design systems matching your EV’s consumption – whether it’s the efficient Mercedes EQE (17.2kWh/100km) or family-friendly LDV eDeliver7.
Ready to harness the sun? Contact Emerald Hill’s certified solar installers for personalised advice on creating your emissions-free transport ecosystem.