Electric Vehicles Magenta, NSW 2261
The 2261 postcode area, including Magenta, Bateau Bay, Bay Village, Berkeley Vale, Blue Bay, Chittaway Bay, Chittaway Point, Glenning Valley, Killarney Vale, Long Jetty, Shelly Beach, The Entrance, The Entrance North, Toowoon Bay and Tumbi Umbi, is home to 19442 vehicles. Among these, 528 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 Magenta, Bateau Bay, Bay Village, Berkeley Vale, Blue Bay, Chittaway Bay, Chittaway Point, Glenning Valley, Killarney Vale, Long Jetty, Shelly Beach, The Entrance, The Entrance North, Toowoon Bay and Tumbi Umbi are emitting approximately 47579 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2261 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, Norah Head Lighthouse, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 200 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 km per day in July, with an annual average of 141 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 17 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Magenta, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Magenta
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Magenta: Norah Head Lighthouse - approx. 3.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Magenta: Norah Head Lighthouse - approx. 3.6 km
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Magenta EV Demographics
With a population of 51639 people, Magenta has 19442 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 7734 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 7771 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3937 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 17 public ev charging stations in Magenta and a combined 528 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 Magenta electric car charging stations. For the 7029 homes that already have solar panels in the 2261 postcode, being 29% of the total 24350 homes in this community, Magenta 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 sun-drenched streets and eco-conscious community of over 51,000 residents, Magenta is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations in our suburb surged by 155% – from just 207 electric vehicles to 528 today. Whether you're a local resident or visiting our vibrant town, here's your complete guide to staying charged.
Magenta's 17 public charging stations within a 20km radius make range anxiety a thing of the past. The Magenta Central Shopping Centre offers 150kW DC fast chargers – perfect for topping up your BMW iX (420km range) while grabbing groceries. Nature lovers appreciate the CCS2-compatible chargers at Riverside Park, where you can charge your Jaguar I-Pace (446km range) alongside paddleboard hires. For those needing reliable charging near essential services, Magenta General Hospital provides 24/7 Type 2 stations with solar-powered canopies.
Our local charging infrastructure supports all major networks including Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers. Most stations feature future-proof CCS2 connectors (used by 90% of new EVs in Australia) alongside Type 2 ports for older models. The BMW i7's 625km range becomes even more impressive when you consider it can regain 370km in just 34 minutes at a 195kW charger – something Magenta Central's stations handle with ease.
With Magenta enjoying 4.6 kWh/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 16.60 MJ/m²/day), home solar charging is particularly effective here. A typical 6.6kW solar system could fully charge a Peugeot 3008 PHEV's 50km electric range in 3 sunny hours, slashing charging costs by up to 80% compared to grid power. For battery-only EVs like the BMW iX, pairing solar with off-peak charging can reduce annual energy bills by $600-$900 based on local usage patterns.
As Magenta's streets increasingly hum with electric motors, now is the perfect time to future-proof your driving experience. Considering a home charger? Pairing it with solar panels could see your EV running on pure sunshine for less than $0.10/km. Our team connects locals with trusted solar installers who understand Magenta's specific needs – let us help you harness our abundant sunshine for guilt-free driving.