Electric Vehicles Glen Alice, NSW 2849
The 2849 postcode area, including Glen Alice, Bogee, Breakfast Creek, Budden, Bylong, Camboon, Carwell, Coggan, Coxs Creek, Coxs Crown, Dabee, Dungeree, Dunville Loop, Ginghi, Growee, Kelgoola, Lee Creek, Mount Marsden, Murrumbo, Nullo Mountain, Olinda, Pinnacle Swamp, Pyangle, Reedy Creek, Rylstone, Upper Bylong, Upper Growee, Upper Nile and Wirraba, is home to 609 vehicles. Among these, 13 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 Glen Alice, Bogee, Breakfast Creek, Budden, Bylong, Camboon, Carwell, Coggan, Coxs Creek, Coxs Crown, Dabee, Dungeree, Dunville Loop, Ginghi, Growee, Kelgoola, Lee Creek, Mount Marsden, Murrumbo, Nullo Mountain, Olinda, Pinnacle Swamp, Pyangle, Reedy Creek, Rylstone, Upper Bylong, Upper Growee, Upper Nile and Wirraba are emitting approximately 2041 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2849 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, Glen Alice, 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 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 2 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Glen Alice, 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 Glen Alice: Glen Alice - approx. 4.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glen Alice: Glen Alice - approx. 4.4 km
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Glen Alice EV Demographics
With a population of 1463 people, Glen Alice has 609 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 179 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 228 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 202 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 2 public ev charging stations in Glen Alice and a combined 13 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 Glen Alice electric car charging stations. For the 412 homes that already have solar panels in the 2849 postcode, being 51% of the total 807 homes in this community, Glen Alice 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 picturesque Capertee Valley, Glen Alice is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. While this quiet rural community might seem an unlikely EV hotspot, registrations for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles have surged by 160% since 2021 – jumping from 10 electrified vehicles to 26 in just two years. With its eco-minded residents and abundant sunshine (averaging 4.7 kW/m²/day of solar radiation), Glen Alice offers unique advantages for EV owners looking to reduce their environmental footprint.
For those needing to top up while out and about, two public charging stations serve the Glen Alice area within a 20km radius. The Glen Alice General Store hosts a versatile 50kW DC fast charger compatible with CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors – perfect for local farmers running errands in their LDV eT60 utes (330km range) or visitors exploring the Wollemi National Park. History buffs charging their Peugeot 308 PHEVs will appreciate the 22kW Type 2 AC charger at Rylstone Heritage Hotel, just a short drive away. Both locations offer convenient amenities while you charge, from fresh coffee to local produce.
These stations form part of the Chargefox and Evie Networks, Australia’s largest charging networks. CCS2 compatibility makes them ideal for popular models like the Genesis GV60 (470km range) and LDV eT60, while Type 2 connectors suit European plug-in hybrids like the Peugeot 508 PHEV. Though CHAdeMO support exists for older models, most drivers will find CCS2 meets their needs.
Glen Alice’s solar potential truly shines for home charging solutions. With 4.7kW/m²/day of solar irradiation – 35% above the national average – residents can fully charge a Genesis GV60’s 77kWh battery in just 2-3 sunny days using a standard 6.6kW solar system. Even the thirstiest local EV, the LDV eT60 (26.9kWh/100km), could cover its typical 40km daily commute using just 10.8kWh – easily generated by 8 solar panels on a clear day. Pairing solar with a 7kW home charger creates a self-sufficient setup, potentially eliminating fuel costs entirely.
As Glen Alice’s EV community grows, now is the perfect time to future-proof your transport. Whether you’re charging your Volkswagen Touareg PHEV at the historic Rylstone Hotel or harnessing the sun’s power at home, our local solar installers can help design a system tailored to your EV’s needs. Why not turn your rooftop into a personal charging station and drive on sunshine? Contact Glen Alice’s renewable energy specialists today to explore smart charging solutions that pair perfectly with our golden skies.