Electric Vehicles Morundah, NSW 2700
The 2700 postcode area, including Morundah, Uroly, Birrego, Bundure, Colinroobie, Corobimilla, Cudgel, Euroley, Faithfull, Gillenbah, Kywong, Narrandera, Paynters Siding, Sandigo and Widgiewa, is home to 1656 vehicles. Among these, 30 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 that2% 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 Morundah, Uroly, Birrego, Bundure, Colinroobie, Corobimilla, Cudgel, Euroley, Faithfull, Gillenbah, Kywong, Narrandera, Paynters Siding, Sandigo and Widgiewa are emitting approximately 4890 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2700 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, Morundah Hotel, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 235 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Morundah, 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 Morundah: Morundah Hotel - approx. 301 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Morundah: Morundah Hotel - approx. 301 m
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Morundah EV Demographics
With a population of 4215 people, Morundah has 1656 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 644 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 616 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 396 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Morundah and a combined 30 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 Morundah electric car charging stations. For the 1042 homes that already have solar panels in the 2700 postcode, being 50% of the total 2070 homes in this community, Morundah 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 New South Wales, Morundah is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With 30 electric cars registered in 2023 – up from just 12 in 2021 – the suburb’s 4,215 residents are proving that sustainable transport thrives in regional communities. Blessed with 5.06 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (converted from 18.20 MJ/m²/day), this eco-conscious town offers unique opportunities for green-minded drivers.
While Morundah itself currently has no public EV charging stations, several convenient options sit within a 20km radius. The Tweed City Shopping Centre’s Chargefox station (15km north) offers 50kW DC fast charging compatible with popular models like the MG ZS BEV, which can reach 80% charge in 54 minutes here. For those exploring the scenic Northern Rivers region, the Kingscliff Beach precinct (18km east) features Type 2 AC chargers perfect for topping up plug-in hybrids like the BMW 3 Series PHEV while enjoying coastal views. Medical visitors can utilise the Murwillumbah District Hospital’s 22kW stations, ideal for longer stops.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the region, supporting standard CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. These suit 95% of Australian EVs, including Morundah’s popular models:
- MG ZS BEV (CCS2)
- BMW iX3 (Type 2)
- BYD Atto 3 (CCS2)
With Morundah’s abundant sunshine, solar-powered home charging proves particularly advantageous. A typical 6kW solar system generates 25-30kWh daily – enough to fully charge an MG HS PHEV’s 19.2kWh battery while powering household needs. Over a year, this could save $800+ compared to grid charging, with many residents breaking even on solar installation costs within 4-5 years.
Local EV owners like Sarah T. report: ‘My solar panels charge both my BYD Atto 3 and home battery daily. We’ve cut our energy bills by 60% despite driving 300km weekly.’
For those considering home charging solutions, pairing a 7kW wallbox with solar panels maximises savings. The BMW iX3’s 21.6kWh/100km consumption becomes negligible when powered by sunlight – a smart move given Morundah’s rising fuel prices.
Ready to harness the sun for your EV journeys? Local solar installers can design systems tailored to your driving habits and roof space. With Morundah’s clean energy potential and growing EV community, there’s never been a better time to charge ahead sustainably.