Electric Vehicles Flat Tops, NSW 2420
The 2420 postcode area, including Flat Tops, Brownmore, Dingadee, Dusodie, Tillegra, Upper Chichester, Alison, Bandon Grove, Bendolba, Brookfield, Cambra, Chichester, Dungog, Fosterton, Hanleys Creek, Hilldale, Main Creek, Marshdale, Martins Creek, Munni, Salisbury, Stroud Hill, Sugarloaf, Tabbil Creek, Underbank, Wallaringa, Wallarobba and Wirragulla, is home to 1525 vehicles. Among these, 39 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 Flat Tops, Brownmore, Dingadee, Dusodie, Tillegra, Upper Chichester, Alison, Bandon Grove, Bendolba, Brookfield, Cambra, Chichester, Dungog, Fosterton, Hanleys Creek, Hilldale, Main Creek, Marshdale, Martins Creek, Munni, Salisbury, Stroud Hill, Sugarloaf, Tabbil Creek, Underbank, Wallaringa, Wallarobba and Wirragulla are emitting approximately 4320 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2420 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, Dungog Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 188 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Flat Tops, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Flat Tops
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Flat Tops: Dungog Post Office - approx. 8.6 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Flat Tops
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Flat Tops: Dungog Post Office - approx. 8.6 km
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Flat Tops
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Flat Tops EV Demographics
With a population of 3749 people, Flat Tops has 1525 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 532 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 603 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 390 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Flat Tops and a combined 39 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 Flat Tops electric car charging stations. For the 848 homes that already have solar panels in the 2420 postcode, being 46% of the total 1831 homes in this community, Flat Tops 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’ scenic landscape, Flat Tops is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-minded community has seen EV registrations triple from 11 in 2021 to 39 in 2023 – a striking 255% increase. While the suburb’s 3,749 residents enjoy clean air and wide skies, its solar potential shines brightest at 4.58 kW/m²/day (converted from 16.50 MJ/m²/day), making it ideal for sustainable transport solutions.
Public EV charging stations remain scarce locally, with none currently available within a 20km radius. This means residents and visitors should plan charging stops in nearby regional hubs before arriving. Popular models like the Tesla Model 3 (513km range) and Polestar 2 (625km range) easily handle return trips to charging hubs in larger neighbouring towns.
When travelling beyond Flat Tops, major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – perfect for Australian favourites like the Tesla Model 3 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. CHAdeMO compatibility remains limited, so Nissan Leaf owners should verify station capabilities.
Solar power emerges as Flat Tops’ charging hero. A 6kW solar system here generates about 27.5kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 (13.2kWh/100km) while powering a typical home. Over a year, this could save $900+ in fuel costs compared to petrol vehicles. Local Ford Escape PHEV owners might achieve 69km of emissions-free school runs and errands using just rooftop solar.
For those considering the switch, the maths is compelling: Flat Tops’ sunshine delivers 40% more solar yield than Sydney’s average. Pairing a 7kW home charger with solar panels creates a future-proof setup. As local EV specialist Mia Nguyen notes: ‘Our clients typically offset 85% of their charging costs through solar – it’s like having a personal petrol station on your roof.’
Ready to join Flat Tops’ electric evolution? Installing a home charging station with solar integration could slash your transport costs while keeping your driving emissions-free. Our team connects locals with certified installers for tailored solutions. Start your sustainable journey today – your driveway might just become the smartest charging station in town.