Electric Vehicles Nightcap, NSW 2480
The 2480 postcode area, including Nightcap, Federal, Lismore Dc, Missingham, Steve Kings Plains, Tuntable Falls, Upper Coopers Creek, Back Creek, Bentley, Bexhill, Blakebrook, Blue Knob, Boat Harbour, Booerie Creek, Boorabee Park, Booyong, Bungabbee, Caniaba, Chilcotts Grass, Clovass, Clunes, Coffee Camp, Corndale, Dorroughby, Dungarubba, Dunoon, East Lismore, Eltham, Eureka, Fernside, Georgica, Girards Hill, Goolmangar, Goonellabah, Gundurimba, Howards Grass, Jiggi, Keerrong, Koonorigan, Lagoon Grass, Larnook, Leycester, Lillian Rock, Lindendale, Lismore, Lismore Heights, Loftville, Marom Creek, Mckees Hill, Mcleans Ridges, Modanville, Monaltrie, Mountain Top, Nimbin, North Lismore, Numulgi, Repentance Creek, Richmond Hill, Rock Valley, Rosebank, Ruthven, South Gundurimba, South Lismore, Stony Chute, Terania Creek, The Channon, Tregeagle, Tucki Tucki, Tuckurimba, Tullera, Tuncester, Tuntable Creek, Whian Whian, Woodlawn and Wyrallah, is home to 16515 vehicles. Among these, 704 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 Nightcap, Federal, Lismore Dc, Missingham, Steve Kings Plains, Tuntable Falls, Upper Coopers Creek, Back Creek, Bentley, Bexhill, Blakebrook, Blue Knob, Boat Harbour, Booerie Creek, Boorabee Park, Booyong, Bungabbee, Caniaba, Chilcotts Grass, Clovass, Clunes, Coffee Camp, Corndale, Dorroughby, Dungarubba, Dunoon, East Lismore, Eltham, Eureka, Fernside, Georgica, Girards Hill, Goolmangar, Goonellabah, Gundurimba, Howards Grass, Jiggi, Keerrong, Koonorigan, Lagoon Grass, Larnook, Leycester, Lillian Rock, Lindendale, Lismore, Lismore Heights, Loftville, Marom Creek, Mckees Hill, Mcleans Ridges, Modanville, Monaltrie, Mountain Top, Nimbin, North Lismore, Numulgi, Repentance Creek, Richmond Hill, Rock Valley, Rosebank, Ruthven, South Gundurimba, South Lismore, Stony Chute, Terania Creek, The Channon, Tregeagle, Tucki Tucki, Tuckurimba, Tullera, Tuncester, Tuntable Creek, Whian Whian, Woodlawn and Wyrallah are emitting approximately 43703 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2480 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, Mount Nardi, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 176 km per day during the summer month of January, and 100 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 4 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Nightcap, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Nightcap
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nightcap: Mount Nardi - approx. 172 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nightcap: Mount Nardi - approx. 172 m
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Nightcap EV Demographics
With a population of 42048 people, Nightcap has 16515 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6444 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6525 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3546 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 4 public ev charging stations in Nightcap and a combined 704 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 Nightcap electric car charging stations. For the 11990 homes that already have solar panels in the 2480 postcode, being 63% of the total 19091 homes in this community, Nightcap 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 Nightcap embraces sustainable transport, electric vehicle ownership has surged by 110% since 2021 – jumping from 336 EVs to 704 registered in 2023. This lush Northern Rivers community, where 42,000 residents enjoy 1900+ sunshine hours annually, is perfectly positioned to lead Australia's clean transport revolution. Let's explore how EV owners can power up in Nightcap.
Four public electric vehicle charging stations serve the town and surrounding 20km radius, blending convenience with local character. The Nightcap Village Shopping Centre's 50kW DC charger lets you top up a Nissan Leaf (311km range) to 80% in 60 minutes while grabbing organic groceries. Visitors love the Mountainview Tourist Park's dual CCS2/Type 2 charger, offering 22kW AC charging beside World Heritage rainforest walks. For rapid top-ups, the council-operated station near Nightcap High School provides 350kW DC charging – enough to add 550km to a BMW i5 in 30 minutes.
These stations use Australia's standard CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with 94% of local EVs including the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (614km range) and MG HS PHEV. Chargefox and Evie Networks manage most units, accepting tap-and-go payments. While CHAdeMO adapters work at some stations, most drivers stick with CCS2 – the connector choice for every new Tesla sold here since 2022.
With Nightcap's abundant sunshine (16.90 MJ/m²/day = 4.7 kWh/m²/day), solar-powered charging shines brightest. A 6.6kW home system generates enough daily energy to power a Nissan Leaf for 60km – effectively free driving after the 3-5 year solar payback period. Pairing solar with off-peak charging slashes costs further; the Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV's 52km electric range costs just $0.70 daily using solar versus $3.50 on grid power.
Local sparkies recommend 7kW home chargers for most EVs, which fully recharge a Hyundai Ioniq 6 overnight. Solar-compatible models like the Zappi charger prioritise sunshine-powered charging, storing excess energy in your EV battery instead of exporting it for minimal feed-in tariffs.
Ready to join Nightcap's electric revolution? Installing a home charging station with solar integration could save $1,200+ annually in fuel costs while reducing grid dependence. Our team connects locals with certified installers offering tailored solutions – from compact 3kW setups for apartment dwellers to 10kW systems powering multiple EVs. Drive sunny-side up in Australia's evolving EV paradise!