Electric Vehicles Gilletts Ridge, NSW 2462
The 2462 postcode area, including Gilletts Ridge, Calliope, Coldstream, Diggers Camp, Lake Hiawatha, Lavadia, Minnie Water, Pillar Valley, Swan Creek, Tucabia, Ulmarra and Wooli, is home to 977 vehicles. Among these, 16 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 Gilletts Ridge, Calliope, Coldstream, Diggers Camp, Lake Hiawatha, Lavadia, Minnie Water, Pillar Valley, Swan Creek, Tucabia, Ulmarra and Wooli are emitting approximately 2712 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2462 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, Tyndale (yamba Downs), 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 100 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Gilletts Ridge, 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 Gilletts Ridge: Tyndale (yamba Downs) - approx. 5.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gilletts Ridge: Tyndale (yamba Downs) - approx. 5.1 km
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Gilletts Ridge EV Demographics
With a population of 2300 people, Gilletts Ridge has 977 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 357 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 367 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 253 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Gilletts Ridge and a combined 16 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 Gilletts Ridge electric car charging stations. For the 679 homes that already have solar panels in the 2462 postcode, being 49% of the total 1400 homes in this community, Gilletts Ridge 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 heart of New South Wales, Gilletts Ridge is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This tight-knit community of 2,300 residents has seen remarkable EV adoption growth – from just 6 registered electric vehicles in 2021 to 29 by 2023 (including plug-in hybrids). With 16 battery-electric vehicles now humming along its leafy streets, locals are proving that sustainable transport thrives in regional Australia.
While Gilletts Ridge itself doesn’t currently host public EV charging stations, neighbouring towns within a 20km radius offer reliable options. The closest charging hubs cluster around essential services and leisure destinations. Coffs Harbour Health Campus provides convenient CCS2 and Type 2 charging for visitors making medical trips, while Park Beach Plaza’s shopping centre chargers let you top up while grabbing groceries. Nature-loving EV drivers will appreciate the fast-charging stations near Dorrigo National Park’s rainforest trails – perfect for extending your adventure range.
Three major networks dominate our region’s charging landscape:
- Chargefox Ultra-Rapid stations (CCS2)
- Evie Networks 50kW+ chargers
- Tesla Destination Chargers (with adapters)
These support popular local EVs like the BMW 5 Series BEV (550km range) and Polestar 2 (625km range), both using CCS2 connectors. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV owners will find Type 2 compatibility at most stations, ideal for topping up its 84km electric range during errand runs.
With Gilletts Ridge basking in 4.86 kW/m²/day solar radiation (equivalent to 17.50 MJ/m²/day), home charging becomes both eco-friendly and economical. A typical 6kW solar system can fully charge a BMW 5 Series BEV in two sunny days while saving $900+ annually compared to grid charging. For perspective: 10km of daily driving needs just 1.65kWh – easily covered by 2-3 solar panels.
Local EV owner Sarah Mitchell shares: 'Since pairing my Volvo C40 with a 5kW solar array, I’ve slashed my charging costs by 80%. On cloudy days, my battery storage kicks in – it’s like having a personal petrol station.'
Considering the jump to electric? Models like the $67,400 Polestar 2 offer 625km range – enough for 10 return trips to Coffs Harbour without charging. With NSW’s EV incentives and Gilletts Ridge’s solar potential, now’s the perfect time to explore home charging solutions. Local solar installers can design systems that keep your EV powered while feeding excess energy back into the grid – ask about smart chargers that prioritise solar usage.
Ready to harness our abundant sunshine for cleaner driving? Gilletts Ridge’s combination of growing EV infrastructure and solar opportunities makes it easier than ever to join the electric revolution. Whether you’re charging at nearby stations or powering up from your rooftop, every kilometre driven becomes a step towards greener living.