Electric Vehicles Griffith East, NSW 2680
The 2680 postcode area, including Griffith East, Griffith Dc, Beelbangera, Benerembah, Bilbul, Griffith, Hanwood, Kooba, Lake Wyangan, Nericon, Tharbogang, Warburn, Warrawidgee, Widgelli, Willbriggie and Yoogali, is home to 8021 vehicles. Among these, 254 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 Griffith East, Griffith Dc, Beelbangera, Benerembah, Bilbul, Griffith, Hanwood, Kooba, Lake Wyangan, Nericon, Tharbogang, Warburn, Warrawidgee, Widgelli, Willbriggie and Yoogali are emitting approximately 24659 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2680 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, Griffith Csiro, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 235 km per day during the summer month of January, and 76 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 6 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Griffith East, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Griffith East
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Griffith East: Griffith Csiro - approx. 3.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Griffith East: Griffith Csiro - approx. 3.2 km
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Griffith East EV Demographics
With a population of 23187 people, Griffith East has 8021 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2714 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3193 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2114 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 6 public ev charging stations in Griffith East and a combined 254 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 Griffith East electric car charging stations. For the 4065 homes that already have solar panels in the 2680 postcode, being 43% of the total 9350 homes in this community, Griffith East 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
Griffith East is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. Nestled in the heart of NSW’s sun-drenched Riverina region, this suburb of 23,000 residents has seen EV registrations leap from 119 in 2021 to 254 in 2023 – a striking 113% increase. With its eco-conscious community and average solar radiation of 5.14 kW/m²/day (converted from 18.50 MJ/m²/day), Griffith East offers ideal conditions for sustainable driving.
Public Charging Made Simple Six public electric vehicle charging stations serve Griffith East and its surrounds within a 20km radius, blending convenience with practicality. The Griffith City Plaza charging hub stands out with its 50kW DC fast chargers (CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors), letting you top up popular models like the MG MG4 while shopping. For those near Griffith Base Hospital, two Type 2 AC chargers provide 22kW charging – perfect for longer stops. Visitors exploring local wineries will appreciate the Chargefox station at Hanwood Village, featuring 350kW ultra-rapid CCS2 chargers compatible with luxury models like the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Seamless Compatibility Major networks including Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers ensure broad compatibility. CCS2 connectors dominate here, supporting 90% of newer EVs like the Volkswagen Touareg PHEV. Type 2 (Mennekes) chargers accommodate luxury European models, while CHAdeMO remains available for legacy vehicles. Local favourites like the MG MG4 (405km range) and Mercedes-Benz EQV (418km range) charge efficiently at most stations, with typical 10-80% charges taking 40-45 minutes on 50kW+ units.
Solar Charging: Power From Your Roof With Griffith East’s abundant sunshine converting to 5.14 kW/m² daily, solar-powered EV charging shines. A typical 6.6kW home solar system generates 26kWh daily – enough to fully charge an MG MG4 (18.4kWh/100km) for 140km of driving at zero fuel cost. Over a year, this could save $800-$1,200 compared to grid charging. Smart chargers like the Zappi let households prioritise solar energy, while battery storage enables night-time charging from daytime sun.
Future-Proof Your Drive As Griffith East’s EV fleet grows – particularly plug-in hybrids like the Range Rover Evoque PHEV – combining home charging with solar makes increasing sense. Local installers report typical 5-7 year payback periods for solar-charging setups, with government rebates shortening this further.
Considering the switch? Pairing an electric vehicle home charger with solar panels turns Griffith East’s sunshine into serious savings. For tailored advice on solar-integrated charging solutions, connect with our network of accredited Riverina installers today.