Electric Vehicles Main Arm, NSW 2482
The 2482 postcode area, including Main Arm, Goonengerry, Huonbrook, Koonyum Range, Montecollum, Mullumbimby, Mullumbimby Creek, Palmwoods, Upper Coopers Creek, Upper Main Arm, Upper Wilsons Creek, Wanganui and Wilsons Creek, is home to 2305 vehicles. Among these, 165 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 that7% 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 Main Arm, Goonengerry, Huonbrook, Koonyum Range, Montecollum, Mullumbimby, Mullumbimby Creek, Palmwoods, Upper Coopers Creek, Upper Main Arm, Upper Wilsons Creek, Wanganui and Wilsons Creek are emitting approximately 7242 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2482 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, Mullumbimby (fairview Farm), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 188 km per day during the summer month of January, and 106 km per day in July, with an annual average of 147 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 21 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Main Arm, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Main Arm
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Main Arm: Mullumbimby (fairview Farm) - approx. 6.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Main Arm: Mullumbimby (fairview Farm) - approx. 6.7 km
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Main Arm
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Main Arm EV Demographics
With a population of 6027 people, Main Arm has 2305 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 866 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 910 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 529 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 21 public ev charging stations in Main Arm and a combined 165 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 Main Arm electric car charging stations. For the 2158 homes that already have solar panels in the 2482 postcode, being 80% of the total 2709 homes in this community, Main Arm 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 Northern Rivers region, Main Arm is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This lush, eco-conscious community – where subtropical breezes meet sustainability goals – has seen EV registrations surge by 99% since 2021. From just 83 electric vehicles on local roads three years ago, Main Arm now hosts 165 EVs, reflecting a growing preference for cleaner transport among its 6,000 residents.
For those exploring electric vehicle charging stations in and around Main Arm, 21 public options sit within a 20km radius. The Mullumbimby Shopping Centre charging hub offers CCS2 and Type 2 connectors alongside convenient amenities, perfect for topping up your MINI Hatch BEV to 80% in just 36 minutes. Visitors to Brunswick Heads will appreciate the solar-powered Chargefox station at the Brunswick Heads Solar Car Park, while the Byron Community Hospital provides reliable charging for those combining appointments with battery top-ups.
Main Arm’s charging infrastructure supports all major networks, including Tesla Superchargers and Evie Networks. CCS2 connectors dominate here, compatible with popular models like the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (606km range) and BMW iX3. Type 2 (Mennekes) chargers cater to plug-in hybrids such as the Peugeot 508 PHEV, though drivers should note its 5.7-hour home charging time – a reminder that public fast-charging stations for electric cars near me (or you!) remain valuable for longer journeys.
With 17.70 MJ/m² of daily solar radiation – equivalent to 4.92 kWh/m² – Main Arm’s climate makes solar-powered EV charging particularly attractive. A typical 5kW home solar system here generates about 20kWh daily, enough to fully charge a Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV every two days. For the average local driving needs, this could eliminate fuel costs entirely. Combined with government rebates, solar-charged EV owners often see system paybacks within 4-6 years.
As Main Arm’s streets gradually swap engine hums for electric whispers, the community demonstrates how regional Australia can lead the EV transition. Whether you’re visiting the weekly farmers’ market or commuting through the Byron hinterland, reliable electric vehicle chargers near me (and you!) now dot the landscape. For residents, pairing an electric vehicle home charger with solar panels isn’t just eco-friendly – it’s becoming the savvy financial choice. Considering the switch? Local solar installers can help design systems that keep both your home and EV running on sunshine, making every drive through Main Arm’s green valleys truly carbon-neutral.