Electric Vehicles Kings Cross, NSW 2011
The 2011 postcode area, including Kings Cross, Elizabeth Bay, Hmas Kuttabul, Potts Point, Rushcutters Bay and Woolloomooloo, is home to 4981 vehicles. Among these, 1068 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 that21% 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 Kings Cross, Elizabeth Bay, Hmas Kuttabul, Potts Point, Rushcutters Bay and Woolloomooloo are emitting approximately 10142 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2011 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, Sydney Botanic Gardens, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 km per day in July, with an annual average of 135 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 264 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Kings Cross, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Kings Cross
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kings Cross: Sydney Botanic Gardens - approx. 1.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kings Cross: Sydney Botanic Gardens - approx. 1.1 km
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Kings Cross EV Demographics
With a population of 15138 people, Kings Cross has 4981 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 4099 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 740 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 142 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 264 public ev charging stations in Kings Cross and a combined 1068 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 Kings Cross electric car charging stations. For the 67 homes that already have solar panels in the 2011 postcode, being 1% of the total 12652 homes in this community, Kings Cross 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 vibrant urban energy and eco-conscious community, Kings Cross has embraced electric vehicles (EVs) faster than a Porsche Taycan hits 100km/h. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations here surged by 191% – from 367 to 1,068 vehicles. Plug-in hybrids like the Audi Q5 PHEV now outnumber battery-only models, but both types benefit from Sydney’s sunny climate and the suburb’s expanding charging network. For Kings Cross’s 15,138 residents, the shift towards cleaner transport is clear: one in ten local vehicles now plugs in rather than fuels up.
Public charging stations abound, with 264 options within a 20km radius. The Kings Cross Shopping Centre offers CCS2 and Type 2 chargers near cafés and boutiques – perfect for topping up while grabbing a flat white. Health-conscious drivers appreciate St Vincent’s Hospital’s 24/7 charging hub, where a 50kW charger adds 369km of range to a Porsche Taycan in 93 minutes. Beachgoers can pair ocean views with EV power at Bondi Beach’s solar-assisted stations, just a short drive east.
Three major networks dominate the area: Chargefox’s ultra-rapid 350kW stations, Evie Networks’ strategically located CCS2 points, and Jolt’s free 7kW chargers (perfect for Audi Q5 PHEV owners needing a 55km top-up). The CCS2 connector reigns supreme here, compatible with popular models like the Polestar 2 and Porsche Taycan. Type 2 chargers cater to plug-in hybrids like the CUPRA Leon PHEV, while CHAdeMO stations remain rare but available.
Kings Cross’s 4.56 kWh/m²/day solar potential (converted from 16.40 MJ/m²/day) makes sunlight the smartest charging partner. A typical 6.6kW solar system generates about 29kWh daily – enough to power a Polestar 2 for 150km. Pairing solar panels with a home charger slashes energy costs: the Audi Q5 PHEV’s 23.8kWh/100km consumption becomes virtually free under the Sydney sun. Even luxury EVs become economical – the Ferrari 296’s hybrid system would recharge faster than you can say ‘bellissimo’.
As Kings Cross residents already know, sustainable living pairs perfectly with urban sophistication. Whether you’re charging at Bondi Beach or installing a home system, the future looks bright – and solar-powered. Considering a home charger? Local solar installers can help design a system that turns your garage into a personal power station. With NSW’s abundant sunshine and Kings Cross’s charging network, your next drive might just be powered by sunlight.