Electric Vehicles Laughtondale, NSW 2775
The 2775 postcode area, including Laughtondale, Lower Hawkesbury, Central Macdonald, Fernances, Gunderman, Higher Macdonald, Leets Vale, Lower Macdonald, Marlow, Mogo Creek, Perrys Crossing, Singletons Mill, Spencer, St Albans, Upper Macdonald, Webbs Creek, Wisemans Ferry and Wrights Creek, is home to 615 vehicles. Among these, 23 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 Laughtondale, Lower Hawkesbury, Central Macdonald, Fernances, Gunderman, Higher Macdonald, Leets Vale, Lower Macdonald, Marlow, Mogo Creek, Perrys Crossing, Singletons Mill, Spencer, St Albans, Upper Macdonald, Webbs Creek, Wisemans Ferry and Wrights Creek are emitting approximately 1807 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2775 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, Maroota (old Telegraph Road), 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Laughtondale, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Laughtondale
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Laughtondale: Maroota (old Telegraph Road) - approx. 4.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Laughtondale: Maroota (old Telegraph Road) - approx. 4.3 km
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Laughtondale EV Demographics
With a population of 1328 people, Laughtondale has 615 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 222 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 227 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 166 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Laughtondale and a combined 23 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 Laughtondale electric car charging stations. For the 308 homes that already have solar panels in the 2775 postcode, being 32% of the total 963 homes in this community, Laughtondale 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 leafy outskirts of Sydney, Laughtondale’s tight-knit community of 1,328 residents is quietly leading the charge towards sustainable transport. Between 2021 and 2023, electric vehicle registrations here jumped 53% – from 15 EVs (all plug-in hybrids) to 23, including the suburb’s first three battery-only models. With lush surroundings inspiring eco-conscious choices, locals are increasingly pairing their EVs with another green asset: abundant sunshine. Laughtondale basks in 16.1 MJ/m² of daily solar radiation (about 4.47 kWh/m²), making renewable energy solutions particularly appealing for drivers.
While Laughtondale itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, residents typically charge at home or visit neighbouring suburbs within a 20km radius. Popular nearby options include Chargefox ultra-rapid stations in Dural (CCS2 compatible) and Tesla Superchargers in Hornsby – perfect for drivers of models like the Mercedes-Benz EQB (564km range) or Volvo XC40 BEV (435km range). These networks support Australia’s standard CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, which work with 95% of local EVs including the popular BYD Atto 3 (345km range) and Lexus NX PHEV (87km electric range).
For most Laughtondale residents, home charging proves most practical. The suburb’s solar potential shines here – a typical 6kW system generates 24kWh daily in summer, enough to fully power a Peugeot Partner BEV (258km range) using just sunlight. Over a year, solar-charged EV owners could save $800-$1,200 compared to grid power, with payback periods for panels often under 5 years. Local sparkies recommend 32A wall chargers for overnight top-ups, perfectly syncing with off-peak tariffs for hybrid charging strategies.
Considering Laughtondale’s rural character and limited public infrastructure, combining solar panels with a home charger offers both convenience and cost control. Whether you’re charging a city-savvy BYD Atto 3 or a family-friendly Mercedes EQB, harnessing our abundant sunshine could slash your energy bills while keeping your wheels emission-free. Ready to explore solar-powered EV charging? We connect locals with accredited installers for tailored home solutions – because in Laughtondale, green transport should be as straightforward as a Sunday drive through our bushland vistas.