Electric Vehicles Nimbin, NSW 2480
The 2480 postcode area, including Nimbin, 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, Nightcap, 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 Nimbin, 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, Nightcap, 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, Nimbin Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 182 km per day during the summer month of January, and 100 km per day in July, with an annual average of 147 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 Nimbin, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Nimbin
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nimbin: Nimbin Post Office - approx. 89 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nimbin: Nimbin Post Office - approx. 89 m
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Nimbin EV Demographics
With a population of 42048 people, Nimbin 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 Nimbin 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 Nimbin 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, Nimbin 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 lush Northern Rivers region, Nimbin’s vibrant eco-conscious community is embracing electric vehicles faster than a rainbow lorikeet takes to flowering gums. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations here surged by 110% – jumping from 336 to 704 vehicles. With our subtropical climate (and legendary sustainability ethos), it’s no wonder locals are swapping petrol pumps for cleaner alternatives. Let’s explore how to keep your EV charged in this progressive pocket of NSW.
Four public charging stations within a 20km radius ensure both residents and visitors stay powered up. The Nimbin Community Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger – perfect for topping up your BMW iX3 (440km range) while browsing the famous markets. Head 15 minutes east to the Channon Craft Centre, where a 22kW Type 2 charger lets Audi Q5 PHEV owners replenish their 55km electric range in about 2.5 hours. For those exploring Nightcap National Park, the Murwillumbah Visitor Centre’s dual CCS2/Type 2 charger offers 11kW AC charging beside heritage-listed fig trees.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service our region, with CCS2 and Type 2 connectors dominating local infrastructure. These suit 90% of Australian EVs, including popular models like the Volkswagen Touareg PHEV. While Tesla Superchargers aren’t currently in Nimbin, most stations provide compatible adapters. Pro tip: The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque PHEV’s 30-minute fast-charge capability pairs perfectly with our 50kW public units.
With 17.20 MJ/m²/day solar radiation (that’s about 4.78 kWh/m²/day), Nimbin practically begs for solar-powered EV charging. A typical 6kW home solar system can fully charge an Audi Q5 PHEV’s battery in 5 sunny hours – slashing charging costs by 60-80% compared to grid power. Given our local electricity prices, solar-charged EV drivers save approximately $1,200 annually on fuel costs alone.
Ready to harness our abundant sunshine? Pairing a 7.2kW home charger with solar panels lets you juice up overnight using stored energy. Many Nimbin households offset both home and transport energy needs through 10kW solar arrays – a smart move given our 72% increase in battery-only EVs since 2021. Whether you drive a plug-in hybrid or full electric, going solar transforms your garage into a personal power station.
As Nimbin accelerates toward sustainable transport, joining the EV revolution has never been easier – or sunnier. For those exploring home charging solutions, our local solar installers can design systems that keep both your home and EV running on pure Northern Rivers sunshine. After all, why pay for electrons when you can harvest them from your roof?