Electric Vehicles Old Bar, NSW 2430
The 2430 postcode area, including Old Bar, Happy Valley, Kolodong, Taree Dc, Taree West, Black Head, Bohnock, Bootawa, Brimbin, Cabbage Tree Island, Chatham, Croki, Cundletown, Diamond Beach, Dumaresq Island, Failford, Ghinni Ghinni, Glenthorne, Hallidays Point, Hillville, Jones Island, Kiwarrak, Koorainghat, Kundle Kundle, Lansdowne, Lansdowne Forest, Manning Point, Melinga, Mitchells Island, Mondrook, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Possum Brush, Purfleet, Rainbow Flat, Red Head, Saltwater, Tallwoods Village, Taree, Taree South, Tinonee, Upper Lansdowne and Wallabi Point, is home to 13264 vehicles. Among these, 366 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 Old Bar, Happy Valley, Kolodong, Taree Dc, Taree West, Black Head, Bohnock, Bootawa, Brimbin, Cabbage Tree Island, Chatham, Croki, Cundletown, Diamond Beach, Dumaresq Island, Failford, Ghinni Ghinni, Glenthorne, Hallidays Point, Hillville, Jones Island, Kiwarrak, Koorainghat, Kundle Kundle, Lansdowne, Lansdowne Forest, Manning Point, Melinga, Mitchells Island, Mondrook, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Possum Brush, Purfleet, Rainbow Flat, Red Head, Saltwater, Tallwoods Village, Taree, Taree South, Tinonee, Upper Lansdowne and Wallabi Point are emitting approximately 35242 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2430 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, Old Bar (eucalypt Close), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 200 km per day during the summer month of January, and 88 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 7 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Old Bar, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Old Bar
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Old Bar: Old Bar (eucalypt Close) - approx. 617 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Old Bar: Old Bar (eucalypt Close) - approx. 617 m
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Old Bar
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Old Bar EV Demographics
With a population of 33732 people, Old Bar has 13264 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 5547 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 5071 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2646 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 7 public ev charging stations in Old Bar and a combined 366 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 Old Bar electric car charging stations. For the 7992 homes that already have solar panels in the 2430 postcode, being 50% of the total 15936 homes in this community, Old Bar 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 along the Mid North Coast, Old Bar is embracing Australia’s electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This coastal community, known for its sun-drenched beaches and eco-conscious mindset, has seen EV registrations surge by 96% since 2021 – climbing from 187 electric vehicles to 366 in just two years. With an average solar radiation of 4.8 kW/m²/day (converted from 17.30 MJ/m²/day), it’s no wonder locals are pairing clean transport with renewable energy.
Seven public charging stations within a 20km radius make EV ownership practical for both residents and visitors. The Old Bar Village Shopping Centre offers convenient CCS2 and Type 2 chargers near cafes and amenities – perfect for topping up your BYD Atto 3 while grabbing coffee. For faster charging, head to the Manning Aquatic Leisure Centre where 150kW DC fast chargers can replenish a Subaru Solterra’s 485km range in under 30 minutes. Visitors exploring nearby Saltwater National Park will appreciate the strategically placed charger at Tallwoods Village Resort.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the local landscape, supporting the CCS2 and Type 2 connectors used by popular models including the CUPRA Born (511km range) and BMW iX1. While CHAdeMO ports are less common, most stations accommodate multiple connector types. The BYD Dolphin’s 21.6kWh/100km consumption translates to remarkably low running costs when using these public stations – especially when paired with network membership discounts.
Old Bar’s solar potential truly shines for home charging. A typical 6.6kW rooftop system generates about 29kWh daily here – enough to fully power a BMW iX1’s 15.7kWh/100km consumption for 184km of daily driving. With installation costs often offset by fuel savings within 5-7 years, many locals are adding battery storage to charge EVs overnight using daytime solar. The math is compelling: charging a CUPRA Born entirely with solar costs roughly $3.50 per 511km, compared to $65 in petrol for equivalent range.
Considering an electric vehicle? Old Bar’s growing infrastructure makes it easier than ever to go electric. Pairing a home charger with solar panels could lock in decade-long fuel savings – our local installers can design systems that offset both your home and transport energy needs. Why not harness our abundant sunshine to power your next coastal cruise?