Electric Vehicles Highfields, NSW 2289
The 2289 postcode area, including Highfields, Kotara Fair, Adamstown, Adamstown Heights, Garden Suburb, Kotara and Kotara South, is home to 7004 vehicles. Among these, 284 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 that4% 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 Highfields, Kotara Fair, Adamstown, Adamstown Heights, Garden Suburb, Kotara and Kotara South are emitting approximately 16654 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2289 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, Burwood Beach Wwtp, 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 48 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Highfields, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Highfields
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Highfields: Burwood Beach Wwtp - approx. 2.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Highfields: Burwood Beach Wwtp - approx. 2.6 km
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Highfields EV Demographics
With a population of 19417 people, Highfields has 7004 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2384 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3207 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1413 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 48 public ev charging stations in Highfields and a combined 284 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 Highfields electric car charging stations. For the 2436 homes that already have solar panels in the 2289 postcode, being 31% of the total 7853 homes in this community, Highfields 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
With its rolling hills and eco-conscious community, Highfields is fast becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption in regional NSW. This leafy suburb now hosts 284 registered EVs as of 2023 – a 106% increase from 2021 figures. As more locals embrace cleaner transport, Highfields’ solar-rich climate (averaging 4.75 kW/m²/day irradiation) and expanding charging infrastructure make it ideal for EV owners.
Powering Up Around Town Within a 20km radius of Highfields, 48 public charging stations keep both residents and visitors moving. The Highfields Marketplace offers convenient Type 2 chargers perfect for topping up while shopping, while the Highfields Medical Centre provides reliable CCS2 units for quick charges during appointments. For longer journeys, the Chargefox ultra-rapid station at Toowoomba’s Grand Central (22km south) delivers 350kW charging – enough to add 400km to a Kia EV5 in just 15 minutes.
Network Compatibility Made Simple Major providers like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the region, with Tesla Superchargers available in nearby Toowoomba. Most stations support CCS2 connectors (used by the popular Kia Niro BEV) and Type 2 sockets (compatible with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV). CHAdeMO users will find select stations at key locations like the Highfields Cultural Centre car park.
Sun-Powered Savings Highfields’ abundant sunshine transforms home charging into a money-saving opportunity. A typical 5kW solar system here generates about 25kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Fiat 500e (14.4kWh/100km) and cover 173km of driving. For the average 40km daily commute, this could save $600+ annually compared to grid charging. Pairing solar with off-peak charging (when using the grid) amplifies savings further.
Future-Proof Your Drive As Highfields’ EV community grows, so do opportunities for sustainable transport. Whether you’re considering the 460km-range Kia Niro BEV or the affordable Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, local infrastructure supports your transition. For homeowners, combining solar panels with smart chargers (like those supporting the Lexus NX PHEV’s 32A charging) creates an eco-friendly ecosystem. Ready to harness the sun? Our network of accredited Highfields solar installers can help design a system that powers both your home and electric vehicle.