Electric Vehicles Nowley, NSW 2386
The 2386 postcode area, including Nowley, Burren Junction and Drildool, is home to 95 vehicles. Among these, 3 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 that3% 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 Nowley, Burren Junction and Drildool are emitting approximately 398 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2386 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, Burren Junction (hastings Street), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 224 km per day during the summer month of January, and 100 km per day in July, with an annual average of 165 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 Nowley, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Nowley
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nowley: Burren Junction (hastings Street) - approx. 10.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nowley: Burren Junction (hastings Street) - approx. 10.4 km
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Nowley EV Demographics
With a population of 246 people, Nowley has 95 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 15 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 33 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 47 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Nowley and a combined 3 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 Nowley electric car charging stations. For the 62 homes that already have solar panels in the 2386 postcode, being 46% of the total 136 homes in this community, Nowley 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 regional NSW, Nowley might be small – with just 136 houses and a population of 246 – but it’s part of Australia’s electric vehicle revolution. While the town’s first plug-in hybrids only appeared in 2023 (three PHEVs now call Nowley home), this marks an exciting shift for our eco-conscious community. With abundant sunshine averaging 5.44 kWh/m²/day – equivalent to nearly 300 sunny days annually – Nowley offers unique advantages for sustainable transport.
Public EV Charging in Nowley While Nowley itself doesn’t yet have public charging stations, regional drivers can access networks like Chargefox and Evie within a 20km radius. Neighbouring towns offer charging at practical locations:
- Agricultural Service Centres: Many regional service hubs now feature Type 2 chargers perfect for topping up while shopping
- Hospital Precincts: Emergency charging often available near medical facilities
- Council Facilities: Check nearby shire offices for 7kW AC stations
All local EVs use Australia’s standard CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 (451km range) and MINI Countryman BEV (422km range) both charge rapidly via CCS2, while PHEVs like the Ford Escape typically use Type 2.
Solar Charging: Nowley’s Secret Weapon With solar radiation hitting 5.44 kWh/m²/day, a typical 6.6kW solar system here generates 26kWh daily – enough to:
- Power a Hyundai Ioniq 5 for 145km
- Cover 85% of the average Australian’s daily driving
- Save $700+ annually compared to grid charging
For PHEV owners like Nowley’s BMW X3 drivers, solar can fully recharge the 46km battery in 4 hours using surplus daytime energy.
Future-Proof Your Driving While Nowley’s EV journey is just beginning, early adopters are leading the charge. The Kia EV5 (400km range) could travel to Dubbo and back on a single solar-powered charge. For local residents, installing a 7kW home charger with solar integration makes practical sense – your vehicle can ‘fuel up’ while you’re tending crops or enjoying our famous sunsets.
Considering an EV? Pairing it with solar panels could slash your energy costs by 60-80%. Local solar installers can design systems that keep both your home and vehicle running on sunshine. Ready to harness Nowley’s solar potential? We’ll connect you with certified installers for tailored solutions.