Electric Vehicles Homeleigh, NSW 2474
The 2474 postcode area, including Homeleigh, Afterlee, Barkers Vale, Border Ranges, Cawongla, Cedar Point, Collins Creek, Cougal, Dairy Flat, Eden Creek, Edenville, Ettrick, Fawcetts Plain, Findon Creek, Geneva, Ghinni Ghi, Gradys Creek, Green Pigeon, Grevillia, Horse Station Creek, Horseshoe Creek, Iron Pot Creek, Kilgra, Kyogle, Little Back Creek, Loadstone, Lynchs Creek, New Park, Old Grevillia, Roseberry, Roseberry Creek, Rukenvale, Sawpit Creek, Sherwood, Smiths Creek, Terrace Creek, The Risk, Toonumbar, Unumgar, Upper Eden Creek, Upper Horseshoe Creek, Wadeville, Warrazambil Creek, West Wiangaree, Wiangaree and Wyneden, is home to 2462 vehicles. Among these, 54 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 Homeleigh, Afterlee, Barkers Vale, Border Ranges, Cawongla, Cedar Point, Collins Creek, Cougal, Dairy Flat, Eden Creek, Edenville, Ettrick, Fawcetts Plain, Findon Creek, Geneva, Ghinni Ghi, Gradys Creek, Green Pigeon, Grevillia, Horse Station Creek, Horseshoe Creek, Iron Pot Creek, Kilgra, Kyogle, Little Back Creek, Loadstone, Lynchs Creek, New Park, Old Grevillia, Roseberry, Roseberry Creek, Rukenvale, Sawpit Creek, Sherwood, Smiths Creek, Terrace Creek, The Risk, Toonumbar, Unumgar, Upper Eden Creek, Upper Horseshoe Creek, Wadeville, Warrazambil Creek, West Wiangaree, Wiangaree and Wyneden are emitting approximately 6307 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2474 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, Cawongla, 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Homeleigh, 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 Homeleigh: Cawongla - approx. 5.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Homeleigh: Cawongla - approx. 5.2 km
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Homeleigh EV Demographics
With a population of 5850 people, Homeleigh has 2462 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1012 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 941 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 509 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Homeleigh and a combined 54 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 Homeleigh electric car charging stations. For the 1917 homes that already have solar panels in the 2474 postcode, being 65% of the total 2972 homes in this community, Homeleigh 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 sunny New South Wales, Homeleigh is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-minded suburb, blessed with over 4.8 kW/m² of daily solar irradiation (equivalent to 17.30 MJ/m²), has seen EV registrations surge by 108% since 2021 – from 26 plug-in hybrids to 54 electric vehicles today, including its first battery-only models. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
While Homeleigh itself doesn’t yet have public charging stations, nearby towns within a 20km radius offer accessible options. Regional charging hubs like the Chargefox station in Glenmore Park (25km west) and Evie Networks’ facility near Penrith CBD provide fast charging for road trippers. These locations typically feature CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with popular local models like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Type 2) and Volvo C40 (CCS2).
For daily charging, Homeleigh residents are turning to home solutions. The suburb’s abundant sunshine makes solar-powered EV charging particularly attractive. A typical 5kW solar system here generates about 20kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Volvo C40 (17.5kWh/100km) for 114km of emissions-free driving. Over a year, this could save $800-$1,200 compared to grid charging, based on current NSW electricity prices.
Most Homeleigh EV owners use Level 2 wall chargers (7-22kW) compatible with Type 2 connectors. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, popular for its 84km electric range, charges fully in 38 minutes at public fast stations, while home charging via solar typically takes 4-5 hours. For longer-range vehicles like the Kia EV5 (400km range), pairing solar with overnight charging ensures cost-effective readiness for daily commutes to Penrith or Sydney.
Considering the jump to electric? Local favourites like the Volvo C40 and Kia EV5 show how far EV technology has come. With Homeleigh’s solar potential, many owners effectively drive on sunlight – a 5kW system can offset 18,000km of annual driving for mid-sized EVs. As charging infrastructure expands across Western Sydney, now’s the perfect time to future-proof your home.
Ready to harness the sun for your EV? Local solar installers can help design a system tailored to your driving needs and roof space. With Homeleigh’s clean energy potential and growing EV community, there’s never been a better time to join the electric revolution – one solar-powered kilometre at a time.