Electric Vehicles Lavadia, NSW 2462
The 2462 postcode area, including Lavadia, Calliope, Coldstream, Diggers Camp, Gilletts Ridge, Lake Hiawatha, Minnie Water, Pillar Valley, Swan Creek, Tucabia, Ulmarra and Wooli, is home to 977 vehicles. Among these, 16 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 Lavadia, Calliope, Coldstream, Diggers Camp, Gilletts Ridge, Lake Hiawatha, Minnie Water, Pillar Valley, Swan Creek, Tucabia, Ulmarra and Wooli are emitting approximately 2712 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2462 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, Pillar Valley, 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 100 km per day in July, with an annual average of 153 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 Lavadia, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Lavadia
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lavadia: Pillar Valley - approx. 6.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lavadia: Pillar Valley - approx. 6.3 km
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Lavadia EV Demographics
With a population of 2300 people, Lavadia has 977 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 357 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 367 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 253 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Lavadia and a combined 16 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 Lavadia electric car charging stations. For the 679 homes that already have solar panels in the 2462 postcode, being 49% of the total 1400 homes in this community, Lavadia 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 sunny coastal region of NSW, Lavadia (population 2,300) is quietly becoming a hotspot for electric vehicle adoption. While just 6 EVs were registered here in 2021, that number more than doubled to 16 by 2023 – a striking 167% increase. This growth reflects the community’s eco-conscious values and ideal climate for sustainable transport solutions, particularly solar-powered charging.
Public Charging Options: Current Landscape Lavadia itself doesn’t host public EV charging stations, but drivers can access networks in surrounding areas within a 20km radius. Regional hubs feature reliable charging points at:
- Shopping centres with 50kW DC fast chargers (CCS2/Type 2)
- Highway rest stops offering 350kW ultra-rapid charging
- Council facilities with 22kW AC stations These locations typically belong to major networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers, ensuring compatibility with most vehicles.
Connector Compatibility Made Simple Lavadia’s popular EV models use modern charging standards:
- CCS2: Favourite for rapid charging (MG ZS EV: 54min to 80%)
- Type 2 (Mennekes): Standard for home/ac charging (Lexus NX PHEV)
- CHAdeMO: Less common but supported at some stations Top local models like the Genesis G80 BEV (520km range) and Kia Niro EV (460km range) charge fastest using CCS2 connectors at high-power stations.
Solar Charging: Lavadia’s Secret Weapon With 5kW/m²/day solar irradiation (converted from 18MJ/m²), Lavadia homes can generate 25kWh daily from a 5kW system – enough to:
- Fully charge a Kia Niro EV (16.2kWh/100km) every 2 days
- Power a Jeep Compass PHEV for 142km weekly
- Save $600+/year compared to grid charging* *Based on 15,000km annual driving and 28c/kWh electricity rates
Future-Ready Charging Solutions While public infrastructure expands, most locals charge at home. Pairing a 7.4kW home charger with solar panels creates a self-sufficient system. The MG ZS EV owner could recharge overnight using daytime solar storage, while Lexus PHEV drivers might never need petrol for local trips.
Ready to join Lavadia’s electric revolution? Local solar installers can design bespoke EV charging systems using our abundant sunshine. With battery storage prices falling 70% since 2013 (Clean Energy Council), there’s never been a better time to harness solar power for your electric vehicle.