Electric Vehicles Middle Camp, NSW 2281
The 2281 postcode area, including Middle Camp, Blacksmiths, Cams Wharf, Catherine Hill Bay, Caves Beach, Little Pelican, Murrays Beach, Nords Wharf, Pelican, Pinny Beach, Swansea and Swansea Heads, is home to 5639 vehicles. Among these, 202 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 Middle Camp, Blacksmiths, Cams Wharf, Catherine Hill Bay, Caves Beach, Little Pelican, Murrays Beach, Nords Wharf, Pelican, Pinny Beach, Swansea and Swansea Heads are emitting approximately 13567 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2281 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, Swansea (catherine St), 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 16 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Middle Camp, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Middle Camp
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Middle Camp: Swansea (catherine St) - approx. 4.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Middle Camp: Swansea (catherine St) - approx. 4.6 km
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Middle Camp EV Demographics
With a population of 14569 people, Middle Camp has 5639 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2099 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2391 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1149 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 16 public ev charging stations in Middle Camp and a combined 202 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 Middle Camp electric car charging stations. For the 2801 homes that already have solar panels in the 2281 postcode, being 40% of the total 6964 homes in this community, Middle Camp 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
Middle Camp’s streets are buzzing with a quiet revolution – and it’s electric. This thriving NSW suburb, home to 14,500 eco-minded residents, has seen electric vehicle registrations leap from just 90 in 2021 to 202 in 2023 – a striking 124% increase. With its sunny climate (averaging 17.10 MJ/m²/day solar radiation or 4.75 kWh/m²/day) and growing sustainability focus, Middle Camp is fast becoming a hub for EV enthusiasts.
For those seeking public electric vehicle charging stations, Middle Camp delivers convenience. Sixteen charging points sit within a 20km radius, strategically placed where life happens. The Middle Camp Shopping Centre hosts dual CCS2/Type 2 chargers perfect for topping up while grabbing groceries, while the Heritage Visitor Centre offers 50kW fast charging amidst local history displays. Healthcare visits become charging opportunities too – the Northern Rivers District Hospital provides reliable Type 2 stations in its staff/visitor car park.
Local charging networks cater to diverse needs. Chargefox’s ultra-rapid stations service road trippers along the Pacific Highway, while Evie Networks’ 7kW units suit longer stays at community hubs. Tesla drivers will find Superchargers 15 minutes south in Coffs Harbour. Compatibility is key here – CCS2 connectors suit modern models like the Mercedes-Benz EQA (578km range), while Type 2 (Mennekes) ports work with plug-in hybrids like the BMW X5 PHEV.
Middle Camp’s solar potential makes home charging particularly compelling. A typical 6kW solar system here generates about 28.5kWh daily – enough to fully power a Mercedes-Benz EQA’s 14.1kWh/100km consumption for 200km of driving. With electricity prices rising, solar-charged EV owners could save $800-$1,200 annually compared to grid charging.
Considering an electric vehicle home charger? Pairing it with solar panels amplifies both environmental and financial benefits. Local installers can design systems that harness Middle Camp’s 4.75kWh/m²/day solar potential to keep your EV running on sunshine. Whether you’re charging a Porsche Cayenne PHEV or Mercedes eVito Tourer, the combination of smart technology and our abundant sunlight creates a powerful partnership for sustainable driving.