Electric Vehicles Heifer Station, NSW 2460
The 2460 postcode area, including Heifer Station, Blaxlands Flat, Carrs Peninsula, Lower Coldstream, Mcphersons Crossing, Alumy Creek, Banyabba, Barcoongere, Barretts Creek, Baryulgil, Blaxlands Creek, Bom Bom, Bookram, Braunstone, Brushgrove, Buccarumbi, Calamia, Cangai, Carnham, Carrs Creek, Carrs Island, Carrs Peninsular, Chaelundi, Chambigne, Clarenza, Clifden, Coaldale, Collum Collum, Coombadjha, Copmanhurst, Coutts Crossing, Cowper, Crowther Island, Dalmorton, Deep Creek, Dilkoon, Dirty Creek, Dumbudgery, Eatonsville, Eighteen Mile, Elland, Fine Flower, Fortis Creek, Glenugie, Grafton, Grafton West, Great Marlow, Gurranang, Halfway Creek, Jackadgery, Junction Hill, Kangaroo Creek, Keybarbin, Koolkhan, Kremnos, Kungala, Kyarran, Lanitza, Lawrence, Levenstrath, Lilydale, Lionsville, Lower Southgate, Malabugilmah, Moleville Creek, Mountain View, Mylneford, Newbold, Nymboida, Pulganbar, Punchbowl, Ramornie, Rushforth, Sandy Crossing, Seelands, Shannondale, Smiths Creek, South Arm, South Grafton, Southampton, Southgate, Stockyard Creek, The Pinnacles, The Whiteman, Towallum, Trenayr, Tyndale, Upper Copmanhurst, Upper Fine Flower, Warragai Creek, Washpool, Waterview, Waterview Heights, Wells Crossing, Whiteman Creek, Winegrove and Wombat Creek, is home to 10707 vehicles. Among these, 318 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 Heifer Station, Blaxlands Flat, Carrs Peninsula, Lower Coldstream, Mcphersons Crossing, Alumy Creek, Banyabba, Barcoongere, Barretts Creek, Baryulgil, Blaxlands Creek, Bom Bom, Bookram, Braunstone, Brushgrove, Buccarumbi, Calamia, Cangai, Carnham, Carrs Creek, Carrs Island, Carrs Peninsular, Chaelundi, Chambigne, Clarenza, Clifden, Coaldale, Collum Collum, Coombadjha, Copmanhurst, Coutts Crossing, Cowper, Crowther Island, Dalmorton, Deep Creek, Dilkoon, Dirty Creek, Dumbudgery, Eatonsville, Eighteen Mile, Elland, Fine Flower, Fortis Creek, Glenugie, Grafton, Grafton West, Great Marlow, Gurranang, Halfway Creek, Jackadgery, Junction Hill, Kangaroo Creek, Keybarbin, Koolkhan, Kremnos, Kungala, Kyarran, Lanitza, Lawrence, Levenstrath, Lilydale, Lionsville, Lower Southgate, Malabugilmah, Moleville Creek, Mountain View, Mylneford, Newbold, Nymboida, Pulganbar, Punchbowl, Ramornie, Rushforth, Sandy Crossing, Seelands, Shannondale, Smiths Creek, South Arm, South Grafton, Southampton, Southgate, Stockyard Creek, The Pinnacles, The Whiteman, Towallum, Trenayr, Tyndale, Upper Copmanhurst, Upper Fine Flower, Warragai Creek, Washpool, Waterview, Waterview Heights, Wells Crossing, Whiteman Creek, Winegrove and Wombat Creek are emitting approximately 28764 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2460 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, Heifer Station (clarence River), 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 3 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Heifer Station, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Heifer Station
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Heifer Station: Heifer Station (clarence River) - approx. 1.6 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Heifer Station
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Heifer Station: Heifer Station (clarence River) - approx. 1.6 km
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Heifer Station EV Demographics
With a population of 27574 people, Heifer Station has 10707 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 4188 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 4164 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2355 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Heifer Station and a combined 318 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 Heifer Station electric car charging stations. For the 6947 homes that already have solar panels in the 2460 postcode, being 55% of the total 12595 homes in this community, Heifer Station 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
Heifer Station is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This sun-drenched NSW suburb, home to over 27,500 eco-conscious residents, has seen electric vehicle registrations jump 83% since 2021 – from 174 EVs (including plug-in hybrids) to 318 in 2023. With 11,563 vehicles registered locally and battery-only models gaining traction (16 registered in 2023 compared to none in 2021), the community’s shift towards sustainable transport reflects its sunny climate and environmental values.
Public Charging Made Simple Three public electric vehicle charging stations serve Heifer Station within a 20km radius, blending convenience with functionality. The Heifer Station Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/Type 2), ideal for topping up while grocery shopping. Visitors to Riverside Park can use its 22kW Type 2 charger near picnic areas – perfect for combining leisure with charging. For those needing rapid top-ups, the Northern Districts Hospital offers a 75kW DC charger (CCS2), ensuring critical services remain accessible. All stations welcome both residents and visitors, accepting major payment methods through operators like Chargefox and Evie Networks.
Connectors & Compatibility Local charging infrastructure supports CCS2 and Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors, covering popular models like the Porsche Taycan, Jaguar I-Pace, and Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer. CHAdeMO compatibility at select stations caters to drivers of the Nissan Leaf. With most new EVs in Australia adopting CCS2 as standard, Heifer Station’s network future-proofs your charging experience.
Harness the Sun: Solar Charging Heifer Station’s average solar radiation of 17.70 MJ/m²/day translates to 4.9 kWh/m²/day – enough to power a typical EV for 25km daily using just 1kW of solar panels. A 5kW home solar system could generate 24.5 kWh daily, covering the average 40km commute (using ~7kWh) with energy to spare. Pairing solar with off-peak charging slashes costs further: a Jaguar I-Pace owner could save $1,200 annually compared to grid-only charging.
Smart Charging Solutions Local EV models showcase diverse needs. The Rolls-Royce Spectre’s 20.5kWh/100km efficiency contrasts with the Nissan Leaf’s 17.1kWh/100km – both benefit from timed solar charging. Home installations using 7kW chargers (like those suitable for the Taycan) typically recover 40km of range per hour of sunshine.
Your Next Steps As Heifer Station’s EV community grows, combining home charging with solar power offers both economic and environmental rewards. Considering a home setup? Local solar installers can design systems to match your EV’s consumption – whether you’re charging a practical Nissan Leaf or a luxury Spectre. Reach out to certified professionals to explore solutions tailored to Heifer Station’s bright conditions.