Electric Vehicles Mount Crystal, NSW 2665
The 2665 postcode area, including Mount Crystal, Ardlethan, Ariah Park, Barellan, Beckom, Bectric, Binya, Kamarah, Mirrool, Moombooldool, Quandary, Tara and Walleroobie, is home to 740 vehicles. Among these, 11 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 that1% 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 Mount Crystal, Ardlethan, Ariah Park, Barellan, Beckom, Bectric, Binya, Kamarah, Mirrool, Moombooldool, Quandary, Tara and Walleroobie are emitting approximately 2430 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2665 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, Leeton (bents Hill), 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 Mount Crystal, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Mount Crystal
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Crystal: Leeton (bents Hill) - approx. 12.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Crystal: Leeton (bents Hill) - approx. 12.9 km
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Mount Crystal EV Demographics
With a population of 1859 people, Mount Crystal has 740 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 224 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 285 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 231 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Mount Crystal and a combined 11 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 Mount Crystal electric car charging stations. For the 423 homes that already have solar panels in the 2665 postcode, being 43% of the total 985 homes in this community, Mount Crystal 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, Mount Crystal is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With its sun-drenched climate and eco-minded community of 1,859 residents, this charming suburb has seen registered electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles grow from 20 in 2021 to 22 in 2023 – a 10% increase reflecting Australia’s broader shift towards sustainable transport. While the transition remains gradual (ICE vehicles still dominate 99.5% of local registrations), Mount Crystal’s solar potential and practical charging solutions make it an intriguing spot for EV enthusiasts.
Public EV charging infrastructure within Mount Crystal itself remains limited, with no dedicated stations currently available in the township. Residents often rely on home charging or plan trips using facilities in nearby regional centres within a 20km radius. Popular models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (451km range) and Ioniq 6 (614km range) – both featuring ultra-fast CCS2 charging – are particularly suited to this lifestyle, requiring just 18 minutes for a 10-80% boost at compatible stations.
For those venturing further afield, major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate across regional NSW, typically offering CCS2 and Type 2 connectors that suit most modern EVs. The suburb’s popular plug-in hybrids – including the Land Rover Defender PHEV and Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV – use Type 2 sockets for their 52-61km electric ranges, ideal for local errands when charged at home.
This is where Mount Crystal truly shines. With average solar radiation of 5.06 kW/m²/day (converted from 18.20 MJ/m²/day), residents can harness abundant sunshine to power both homes and vehicles. A 6.6kW solar system could generate enough energy to fully charge a Hyundai Ioniq 5’s 72.6kWh battery in 2-3 sunny days while still powering household appliances. For the average local driver covering 15,000km annually, solar charging could save over $1,200 yearly compared to petrol costs.
Practical solar-EV setups typically involve:
- A 7kW smart charger ($900-$1,500 installed)
- Solar battery storage (optional but recommended)
- Time-of-use tariff optimisation Mount Crystal’s 985 households could particularly benefit from this approach, with north-facing rooftops and minimal shading in many properties.
As EV adoption grows, pairing home charging with solar power remains Mount Crystal’s most cost-effective and sustainable solution. Local drivers curious about transitioning can start with a basic 3.6kW charger ($600-$800 installed) – sufficient for overnight top-ups. For those ready to maximise sunshine, our team connects residents with certified solar installers specialising in EV-integrated systems. Whether you’re charging a pragmatic plug-in hybrid or a long-range electric vehicle, Mount Crystal’s clean energy potential makes every kilometre truly sustainable.