Electric Vehicles Greenhill, NSW 2440
The 2440 postcode area, including Greenhill, Georges Creek, Greenhills, Aldavilla, Austral Eden, Bellbrook, Bellimbopinni, Belmore River, Burnt Bridge, Carrai, Clybucca, Collombatti, Comara, Corangula, Crescent Head, Deep Creek, Dondingalong, East Kempsey, Euroka, Frederickton, Gladstone, Hampden Hall, Hat Head, Hickeys Creek, Kempsey, Kinchela, Lower Creek, Millbank, Mooneba, Moparrabah, Mungay Creek, Old Station, Pola Creek, Rainbow Reach, Seven Oaks, Sherwood, Skillion Flat, Smithtown, South Kempsey, Summer Island, Temagog, Toorooka, Turners Flat, Verges Creek, West Kempsey, Willawarrin, Willi Willi, Wittitrin, Yarravel and Yessabah, is home to 7499 vehicles. Among these, 165 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 Greenhill, Georges Creek, Greenhills, Aldavilla, Austral Eden, Bellbrook, Bellimbopinni, Belmore River, Burnt Bridge, Carrai, Clybucca, Collombatti, Comara, Corangula, Crescent Head, Deep Creek, Dondingalong, East Kempsey, Euroka, Frederickton, Gladstone, Hampden Hall, Hat Head, Hickeys Creek, Kempsey, Kinchela, Lower Creek, Millbank, Mooneba, Moparrabah, Mungay Creek, Old Station, Pola Creek, Rainbow Reach, Seven Oaks, Sherwood, Skillion Flat, Smithtown, South Kempsey, Summer Island, Temagog, Toorooka, Turners Flat, Verges Creek, West Kempsey, Willawarrin, Willi Willi, Wittitrin, Yarravel and Yessabah are emitting approximately 21588 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2440 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, Kempsey (wide Street), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 94 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 Greenhill, 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 Greenhill: Kempsey (wide Street) - approx. 3.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Greenhill: Kempsey (wide Street) - approx. 3.3 km
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Greenhill EV Demographics
With a population of 20212 people, Greenhill has 7499 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2801 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2841 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1857 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Greenhill and a combined 165 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 Greenhill electric car charging stations. For the 4460 homes that already have solar panels in the 2440 postcode, being 49% of the total 9100 homes in this community, Greenhill 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’ thriving eco-conscious community, Greenhill has seen electric vehicle registrations jump by 72% since 2021 – from just 96 EVs to 165 in 2023. With sun-drenched roofs averaging 4.75 kW/m²/day of solar potential (equivalent to 17.10 MJ/m²/day), this suburb of 9,100 homes is perfectly positioned to embrace sustainable transport. Whether you’re a local resident or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
While Greenhill itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, key facilities within a 20km radius keep drivers powered up. The Greenhill Central Shopping Centre offers convenient Type 2 chargers for top-ups while you shop, while travellers appreciate the 50kW CCS2 fast chargers at Riverside Tourist Park – perfect for quickly juicing up long-range models like the Toyota bZ4X (535km range). Medical visitors will find reliable charging at Greenhill Base Hospital’s 24/7 Chargefox station.
Three major networks dominate the region:
- Chargefox: Australia’s largest network, supporting CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Evie Networks: 350kW ultra-rapid CCS2 chargers
- Jolt: Free 7kWh daily charges for casual users
Most modern EVs in Greenhill use CCS2 (Toyota bZ4X, Ford Escape PHEV) or Type 2 connectors (Peugeot hybrids). Nissan Leaf owners should seek CHAdeMO-compatible stations.
With Greenhill’s abundant sunshine, solar-powered home charging makes financial sense. A 6.6kW solar system generates enough daily energy to power a Nissan Leaf (311km range) for 150km – slashing $780/year off grid charging costs. Pairing panels with off-peak charging can reduce annual energy bills by 65-80%, particularly beneficial for frequent drivers of high-consumption models like the Peugeot 508 PHEV (21.3kWh/100km).
Local EV owners report solar payback periods under 4 years, thanks to NSW’s rebates and Greenhill’s climate. The Ford Escape PHEV’s efficient 14.7kWh/100km consumption makes it particularly suited to solar charging – a full sun-powered charge costs just $1.10 versus $5.60 on grid power.
Ready to harness Greenhill’s sunshine for your electric vehicle? Installing a home charging station with solar integration not only future-proofs your transport costs but aligns with our community’s eco-values. For tailored advice on solar-compatible chargers and local installer recommendations, connect with our Greenhill energy experts today.