Electric Vehicles Forster, NSW 2428
The 2428 postcode area, including Forster, Blueys Beach, Boomerang Beach, Booti Booti, Charlotte Bay, Coomba Bay, Coomba Park, Darawank, Elizabeth Beach, Forster Shopping Village, Green Point, Pacific Palms, Sandbar, Shallow Bay, Smiths Lake, Tarbuck Bay, Tiona, Tuncurry, Wallingat, Wallis Lake and Whoota, is home to 10187 vehicles. Among these, 217 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 Forster, Blueys Beach, Boomerang Beach, Booti Booti, Charlotte Bay, Coomba Bay, Coomba Park, Darawank, Elizabeth Beach, Forster Shopping Village, Green Point, Pacific Palms, Sandbar, Shallow Bay, Smiths Lake, Tarbuck Bay, Tiona, Tuncurry, Wallingat, Wallis Lake and Whoota are emitting approximately 23809 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2428 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, Forster - Tuncurry Marine Rescue, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 200 km per day during the summer month of January, and 88 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 8 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Forster, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Forster
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forster: Forster - Tuncurry Marine Rescue - approx. 610 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forster: Forster - Tuncurry Marine Rescue - approx. 610 m
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Forster
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Forster EV Demographics
With a population of 23141 people, Forster has 10187 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 5140 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3594 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1453 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 8 public ev charging stations in Forster and a combined 217 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 Forster electric car charging stations. For the 5324 homes that already have solar panels in the 2428 postcode, being 37% of the total 14388 homes in this community, Forster 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
Forster’s pristine beaches and laid-back coastal lifestyle are now paired with a quiet revolution: electric vehicles (EVs) are surging across the Mid-North Coast. Between 2021 and 2023, registered EVs in Forster leapt from 98 to 217 – a striking 121% increase. This eco-conscious community, blessed with 4.8 kW/m² of daily solar irradiation (equivalent to 17.30 MJ/m²), is perfectly positioned to embrace sustainable transport. Whether you’re a local or visitor, here’s your guide to staying charged.
Public Charging Made Easy Eight public EV charging stations sit within 20km of Forster, blending convenience with scenic views. The Forster Town Centre charging hub (CCS2/Type 2) lets you top up while grabbing coffee or shopping. For beachside power, head to the Forster Beachside Car Park station near Main Beach – a Chargefox-operated site offering rapid 50kW CCS2 charging. Visitors staying near Stacks Beach will appreciate the dual CCS2/Type 2 chargers at the tourist hub, while the nearby Forster Private Hospital provides reliable charging for those needing medical visits.
Compatibility & Networks Major networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Jolt dominate the area. Most stations support CCS2 (favoured by models like the MINI Countryman BEV) and Type 2 connectors (used by Lexus NX PHEV). While CHAdeMO ports are less common, planning apps can help locate them. The Porsche Cayenne PHEV and Land Rover Defender PHEV drivers will find ample Type 2 options, with CCS2 catering to faster-charging BEVs.
Solar Charging: Forster’s Secret Weapon With 4.8 kW/m² of daily sunlight, Forster households can turn rooftops into fuel stations. A 5kW solar system generates ~24kWh daily – enough to power a MINI Countryman BEV (17.2kWh/100km) for 140km of emissions-free driving. Even the Lexus NX PHEV’s 14kWh/100km consumption becomes cost-neutral when paired with solar. Combined with NSW’s EV incentives, solar-charged driving slashes both bills and carbon footprints.
Powering Forward As Forster’s EV numbers climb, so does infrastructure accessibility. For locals, combining a 7kW home charger (like those used by the Porsche Cayenne PHEV) with solar panels creates a self-sufficient ecosystem. Visitors can explore lakeside drives knowing rapid chargers are never far away.
Considering a home charger? Pairing it with solar unlocks Forster’s sun-soaked potential. Our team connects residents with certified local installers for tailored solutions – because your EV deserves pure Mid-North Coast sunshine.