Electric Vehicles Forbes, NSW 2871
The 2871 postcode area, including Forbes, Bandon, Bedgerabong, Bedgerebong, Bundaburrah, Calarie, Carrawabbity, Corinella, Cumbijowa, Fairholme, Garema, Grawlin, Gunning Gap, Jemalong, Mulyandry, Ooma, Paytens Bridge, Warroo, Weelong, Wirrinya and Yarragong, is home to 3163 vehicles. Among these, 92 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 Forbes, Bandon, Bedgerabong, Bedgerebong, Bundaburrah, Calarie, Carrawabbity, Corinella, Cumbijowa, Fairholme, Garema, Grawlin, Gunning Gap, Jemalong, Mulyandry, Ooma, Paytens Bridge, Warroo, Weelong, Wirrinya and Yarragong are emitting approximately 9372 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2871 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, Forbes (camp Street), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 229 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 km per day in July, with an annual average of 153 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 Forbes, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Forbes
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forbes: Forbes (camp Street) - approx. 1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forbes: Forbes (camp Street) - approx. 1 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 Forbes
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Forbes EV Demographics
With a population of 8097 people, Forbes has 3163 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1204 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1245 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 714 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Forbes and a combined 92 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 Forbes electric car charging stations. For the 1717 homes that already have solar panels in the 2871 postcode, being 44% of the total 3860 homes in this community, Forbes 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’ sunny Lachlan Valley, Forbes is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With 92 EVs registered in 2023 – up 96% from 47 in 2021 – this eco-conscious community is embracing cleaner transport. Add 3,860 homes basking in 5.11 kW/m²/day of solar potential (equivalent to 18.40 MJ/m²/day), and you’ve got ideal conditions for sustainable driving.
While Forbes itself currently has limited public charging infrastructure, residents and visitors can access stations within a 20km radius. Nearby hubs like Parkes and regional highways often host Chargefox and Evie Networks stations, compatible with most modern EVs. These typically offer CCS2 connectors – the standard for Australian models like the Subaru Solterra (485km range) and BMW iX1 (464km range). CHAdeMO ports remain available for legacy vehicles like the Nissan Leaf, though newer installations increasingly prioritise CCS2.
Forbes’ solar advantage makes home charging particularly compelling. A 6kW rooftop system here generates ~30kWh daily – enough to fully power a Nissan Leaf (311km range) or cover 175km for a BMW 5 Series BEV. With typical household solar payback periods under 5 years, drivers could save $1,500+ annually compared to petrol costs. The Rolls-Royce Spectre’s 20.5kWh/100km consumption? Even this luxury EV costs just $7.38/100km via solar versus $21.50 for premium unleaded.
Major charging networks near Forbes include:
- Chargefox: 350kW ultra-rapid CCS2 stations (compatible with BMW’s 205kW-capable 5 Series)
- Evie Networks: 50-150kW mixed-use sites
- Tesla Superchargers: Require CCS2 adapters for non-Tesla vehicles
For daily needs, most Forbes EV owners charge overnight using wallboxes. Popular 7kW Type 2 home chargers add ~40km/hour – perfect for topping up during off-peak periods. Pairing this with solar panels amplifies savings; daytime charging directly from panels slashes energy costs by 70-100%.
As Forbes’ EV fleet grows, proactive infrastructure planning ensures residents stay powered. Whether you drive a $50k Nissan Leaf or $770k Rolls-Royce Spectre, the key to stress-free EV ownership lies in combining regional charging networks with home solar solutions. Considering an electric vehicle? Local solar installers can design systems that keep your car and home running on sunlight – simply request tailored quotes to start your sustainable driving journey.