Electric Vehicles Lakesland, NSW 2572
The 2572 postcode area, including Lakesland and Thirlmere, is home to 1813 vehicles. Among these, 56 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 Lakesland and Thirlmere are emitting approximately 5292 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2572 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, Picton Council Depot, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 182 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 1 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Lakesland, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Lakesland
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lakesland: Picton Council Depot - approx. 7.5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lakesland: Picton Council Depot - approx. 7.5 km
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Lakesland EV Demographics
With a population of 5088 people, Lakesland has 1813 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 532 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 703 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 578 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Lakesland and a combined 56 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 Lakesland electric car charging stations. For the 907 homes that already have solar panels in the 2572 postcode, being 45% of the total 2021 homes in this community, Lakesland 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 the picturesque Southern Highlands, Lakesland is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with clean air and 4.44 kWh/m²/day of solar irradiation (equivalent to 16 MJ/m²/day), has seen EV registrations surge by 133% since 2021 – jumping from 24 plug-in vehicles to 56 in just two years. Whether you're a resident or visitor exploring the Wollondilly region, here's your complete guide to staying charged.
While Lakesland itself is still growing its public charging network, the Lakesland Community Centre hosts the nearest 50kW DC fast charger within a 20km radius. This CCS2-compatible station – perfect for popular models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Polestar 2 – can add 250km of range in just 30 minutes. Visitors exploring nearby Bargo or Picton will find Chargefox stations offering both CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors, ideal for Nissan Leaf owners.
Most local EV drivers opt for home charging solutions given Lakesland's solar potential. A typical 5kW rooftop system here generates about 22kWh daily – enough to fully power a Hyundai Ioniq 5 (17.9kWh/100km) for 123km of emissions-free driving. For hybrid owners like those with the Audi Q5 PHEV, solar can cover 90% of their 55km electric range needs. With grid electricity costs around 30c/kWh, solar charging slashes fuel costs to just 6-8c/km compared to 25c/km for petrol vehicles.
Three key factors make Lakesland ideal for solar EV charging:
- High daylight hours enable 6-8 hours of productive charging time
- Modern chargers like the Zappi Smartwall allow solar-only charging prioritisation
- Battery buffers let residents charge overnight using daytime solar storage
While public infrastructure expands, most locals combine home charging (using Type 2 wallboxes) with occasional top-ups at regional hubs. The Polestar 2's 625km range comfortably handles return trips to Campbelltown or Bowral without requiring mid-journey charges.
Considering the switch? Lakesland's solar potential means a $4,000-$6,000 solar system could eliminate both your EV charging costs and 60% of household electricity bills. Local installers typically size systems to cover both home needs and 15,000km of annual driving – a smart move with fuel prices consistently above $1.80/L.
Ready to harness the sun's power for your electric vehicle? Our network of Wollondilly-based solar experts can design a tailored solution that keeps both your home and EV running on renewable energy. Contact us today to calculate your potential savings and join Lakesland's green driving revolution.