Electric Vehicles Gum Flat, NSW 2360
The 2360 postcode area, including Gum Flat, Oakwood, Auburn Vale, Brodies Plains, Bukkulla, Cherry Tree Hill, Copeton, Elsmore, Gilgai, Graman, Howell, Inverell, Kings Plains, Little Plain, Long Plain, Mount Russell, Newstead, Nullamanna, Paradise, Rob Roy, Sapphire, Spring Mountain, Stanborough, Swanbrook, Wallangra, Wandera and Woodstock, is home to 5053 vehicles. Among these, 73 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 that1% 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 Gum Flat, Oakwood, Auburn Vale, Brodies Plains, Bukkulla, Cherry Tree Hill, Copeton, Elsmore, Gilgai, Graman, Howell, Inverell, Kings Plains, Little Plain, Long Plain, Mount Russell, Newstead, Nullamanna, Paradise, Rob Roy, Sapphire, Spring Mountain, Stanborough, Swanbrook, Wallangra, Wandera and Woodstock are emitting approximately 13768 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2360 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, Inverell Research Centre, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 218 km per day during the summer month of January, and 100 km per day in July, with an annual average of 159 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 1 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Gum Flat, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Gum Flat
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gum Flat: Inverell Research Centre - approx. 8.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gum Flat: Inverell Research Centre - approx. 8.9 km
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Gum Flat EV Demographics
With a population of 13263 people, Gum Flat has 5053 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1892 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1963 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1198 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Gum Flat and a combined 73 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 Gum Flat electric car charging stations. For the 2879 homes that already have solar panels in the 2360 postcode, being 47% of the total 6133 homes in this community, Gum Flat 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
Gum Flat is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle enthusiasts, with EV registrations jumping from 42 in 2021 to 73 by 2023 – a 74% increase driven largely by plug-in hybrids like the Land Rover Range Rover Velar PHEV. This growth reflects the suburb’s eco-conscious spirit and sunny climate, where average solar radiation reaches 5.22 kW/m²/day – perfect for sustainable charging solutions.
While Gum Flat currently has one public electric vehicle charging station within a 20km radius, its strategic location at the Gum Flat Community Centre (equipped with CCS2 and Type 2 connectors) makes it ideal for topping up during errands or events. Visitors charging popular models like the Kia EV9 (20-minute fast-charge capability) can enjoy nearby cafés while their vehicles power up.
Most local EV owners use CCS2 connectors, compatible with Australian models including the Polestar 2 and Kia EV9, while Type 2 chargers support plug-in hybrids like the MINI Countryman PHEV. The single public station currently serves all networks, though Chargefox compatibility makes it accessible to most drivers.
For Gum Flat residents, solar-powered home charging offers compelling advantages. A typical 5kW solar system here generates about 26kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Polestar 2 (625km range) every three days at zero energy cost. Even plug-in hybrids like the Range Rover PHEV could achieve 59km of electric range daily using just solar power, effectively eliminating fuel costs for local commutes.
With battery-electric vehicle registrations tripling since 2022, now is the ideal time to future-proof your transport setup. Pairing an electric vehicle home charger with solar panels could save Gum Flat drivers over $1,500 annually in fuel costs. Local solar installers can help design systems that offset both household and EV energy needs – contact one today to harness our abundant sunshine for cleaner, cheaper driving.