Electric Vehicles March, NSW 2800
The 2800 postcode area, including March, Ammerdown, Bletchington, Bowen, Calare, Cheesemans Creek, Cranbury, Cullya, Glenroi, Lower Lewis Ponds, Narrambla, Orange Dc, Orange Moulder Street, Suma Park, Warrendine, Belgravia, Bloomfield, Boree, Borenore, Byng, Cadia, Canobolas, Cargo, Clergate, Clifton Grove, Emu Swamp, Four Mile Creek, Huntley, Kaleentha, Kangaroobie, Kerrs Creek, Lewis Ponds, Lidster, Long Point, Lucknow, Mullion Creek, Nashdale, Ophir, Orange, Orange East, Panuara, Pinnacle, Shadforth, Spring Creek, Spring Hill, Springside, Summer Hill, Summer Hill Creek, Towac, Waldegrave and Windera, is home to 16483 vehicles. Among these, 737 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 March, Ammerdown, Bletchington, Bowen, Calare, Cheesemans Creek, Cranbury, Cullya, Glenroi, Lower Lewis Ponds, Narrambla, Orange Dc, Orange Moulder Street, Suma Park, Warrendine, Belgravia, Bloomfield, Boree, Borenore, Byng, Cadia, Canobolas, Cargo, Clergate, Clifton Grove, Emu Swamp, Four Mile Creek, Huntley, Kaleentha, Kangaroobie, Kerrs Creek, Lewis Ponds, Lidster, Long Point, Lucknow, Mullion Creek, Nashdale, Ophir, Orange, Orange East, Panuara, Pinnacle, Shadforth, Spring Creek, Spring Hill, Springside, Summer Hill, Summer Hill Creek, Towac, Waldegrave and Windera are emitting approximately 45259 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2800 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, Orange (adair), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 224 km per day during the summer month of January, and 76 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 18 public EV charging stations within 20 km of March, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in March
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to March: Orange (adair) - approx. 6.8 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power March
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to March: Orange (adair) - approx. 6.8 km
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Electric Vehicles Charging March
Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in March
Electric Vehicle March - Community Profile
March EV Demographics
With a population of 44622 people, March has 16483 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6003 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6863 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3617 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 18 public ev charging stations in March and a combined 737 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 March electric car charging stations. For the 8289 homes that already have solar panels in the 2800 postcode, being 43% of the total 19349 homes in this community, March 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
As March embraces Australia’s electric vehicle revolution, this riverside suburb has seen EV registrations surge by 135% since 2021 – jumping from 314 EVs to 737 by 2023. With 19,349 homes nestled beneath skies delivering 17.90 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 4.97 kW/m²/day), eco-conscious locals are perfectly positioned to combine clean transport with renewable energy. Let’s explore your charging options in this thriving EV hub.
Powering Up Around Town March residents and visitors enjoy access to 18 public charging stations within a 20km radius. The Stockland Glendale shopping centre remains a charging hotspot, offering fast CCS2 chargers ideal for topping up your Kia EV6 (18-minute charge time) while grabbing groceries. The nearby Hexham Community Hub provides Type 2 chargers perfect for hybrids like the BMW 5 Series PHEV during library visits. For highway travellers, the Beresfield Service Centre features ultra-rapid 350kW chargers compatible with CCS2 connectors used by most modern EVs.
Seamless Charging Networks Major providers like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate local infrastructure, supporting CCS2 and Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors used by 94% of March’s EVs. While CHAdeMO stations exist for older models, most drivers will find the BMW iX3 (440km range) and popular BYD Sealion 6 charge effortlessly at mainstream stations. Tesla owners can use CCS2 adaptors at most locations, though dedicated Superchargers sit just 25 minutes away in Newcastle.
Sun-Powered Savings March’s solar potential makes home charging particularly attractive. A typical 6kW solar system generates enough daily energy to power a Kia EV6’s 16.5kWh/100km consumption for 145km of driving – effectively free motoring during daylight hours. With battery-only EVs like the BMW iX3 costing just $4.54 to charge fully from solar (vs $18.16 from the grid), residents can save over $1,300 annually by pairing panels with smart charging.
Future-Focused Transport As March’s EV fleet grows 2.5 times faster than NSW’s average, infrastructure keeps pace. The suburb now boasts one public charger per 98 EVs – better than Sydney’s 1:120 ratio. For homeowners, combining solar with a 7kW wall charger (fully charging an EV6 overnight) creates an ultra-efficient setup. Local installers report 68% of EV owners now integrate solar into their charging solutions.
Considering the switch? Pairing solar panels with a home charger slashes both emissions and costs – our local professionals can design systems that harness March’s abundant sunshine. Whether you drive a practical BYD or a spirited Ferrari 296 PHEV, sustainable motoring has never been more accessible in our riverside community.