Electric Vehicles Merrigal, NSW 2827
The 2827 postcode area, including Merrigal, Bearbong, Biddon, Breelong, Collie, Curban and Gilgandra, is home to 1247 vehicles. Among these, 40 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 Merrigal, Bearbong, Biddon, Breelong, Collie, Curban and Gilgandra are emitting approximately 3565 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2827 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, Gulargambone (the Maze), 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 94 km per day in July, with an annual average of 159 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 Merrigal, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
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* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Merrigal: Gulargambone (the Maze) - approx. 13.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Merrigal: Gulargambone (the Maze) - approx. 13.7 km
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Merrigal EV Demographics
With a population of 3174 people, Merrigal has 1247 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 444 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 490 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 313 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Merrigal and a combined 40 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 Merrigal electric car charging stations. For the 1012 homes that already have solar panels in the 2827 postcode, being 62% of the total 1623 homes in this community, Merrigal 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 heart of regional New South Wales, Merrigal is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle enthusiasts. With 40 electric cars registered in 2023 – a 122% increase from 2021 – this eco-minded community of 3,174 residents is embracing cleaner transport options. Blessed with abundant sunshine (averaging 5.33 kWh/m²/day solar potential), Merrigal offers ideal conditions for sustainable driving solutions.
While Merrigal itself currently lacks public electric vehicle charging stations, drivers can access networks in surrounding areas within a 20km radius. Popular charging locations near regional centres typically include shopping complexes like Dubbo’s Orana Mall or Orange’s Orange Grove Shopping Centre, which often feature Chargefox ultra-rapid stations. These facilities usually offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – the standard for popular local models like the Genesis G80 BEV (520km range) and MINI Countryman BEV (422km range).
Merrigal’s EV owners predominantly rely on home charging solutions, with solar power emerging as a game-changer. The area’s strong solar radiation (equivalent to 5.33 kWh/m²/day) means a typical 5kW solar system can generate enough daily energy to power a Genesis G80 BEV for 100km – effectively free running costs after installation. For hybrid owners like those with the MINI Countryman PHEV, solar charging could cover most daily commutes using just rooftop energy.
Local EV drivers should note:
- CCS2 connectors suit most new electric vehicles in Australia
- Type 2 (Mennekes) is standard for European models
- CHAdeMO remains less common but available at some regional stations
With electricity prices rising, Merrigal’s sunny climate makes solar-powered EV charging particularly appealing. A typical home setup with battery storage can reduce charging costs by 60-80%, while government rebates like the NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy incentives improve affordability.
Considering the jump to electric? Local registration data shows battery-electric vehicles tripled between 2022-2023. Popular choices like the MINI Countryman BEV (29-minute fast charging) prove regional drivers don’t need to compromise on convenience. For Merrigal residents, combining a home electric vehicle charger with solar panels creates an future-proof solution – imagine powering your car with the same summer sun that warms our famous vineyards.
Ready to harness Merrigal’s solar potential for your electric vehicle? Partnering with local solar experts can help design a charging system tailored to your driving needs. Whether you’re charging a plug-in hybrid weekly or a long-range EV daily, sustainable transport starts right in your garage.