Electric Vehicles Orton Park, NSW 2795
The 2795 postcode area, including Orton Park, Bathurst West, O’connell, Oconnell, Abercrombie, Abercrombie River, Arkell, Arkstone, Bald Ridge, Ballyroe, Bathampton, Bathurst, Billywillinga, Box Ridge, Brewongle, Bruinbun, Burraga, Caloola, Charles Sturt University, Charlton, Clear Creek, Colo, Copperhannia, Cow Flat, Crudine, Curragh, Dark Corner, Dog Rocks, Dunkeld, Duramana, Eglinton, Essington, Evans Plains, Fitzgeralds Valley, Forest Grove, Fosters Valley, Freemantle, Garthowen, Gemalla, Georges Plains, Gilmandyke, Glanmire, Gormans Hill, Gowan, Hobbys Yards, Isabella, Jeremy, Judds Creek, Kelso, Killongbutta, Kirkconnell, Laffing Waters, Limekilns, Llanarth, Locksley, Meadow Flat, Milkers Flat, Millah Murrah, Mitchell, Moorilda, Mount David, Mount Panorama, Mount Rankin, Napoleon Reef, Newbridge, O'connell, Paling Yards, Palmers Oaky, Peel, Perthville, Raglan, Robin Hill, Rock Forest, Rockley, Rockley Mount, Sofala, South Bathurst, Stewarts Mount, Sunny Corner, Tambaroora, Tannas Mount, The Lagoon, The Rocks, Triangle Flat, Trunkey, Trunkey Creek, Turondale, Twenty Forests, Upper Turon, Walang, Wambool, Wattle Flat, Watton, West Bathurst, White Rock, Wiagdon, Wimbledon, Winburndale, Windradyne, Wisemans Creek, Yarras and Yetholme, is home to 15271 vehicles. Among these, 560 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 Orton Park, Bathurst West, O’connell, Oconnell, Abercrombie, Abercrombie River, Arkell, Arkstone, Bald Ridge, Ballyroe, Bathampton, Bathurst, Billywillinga, Box Ridge, Brewongle, Bruinbun, Burraga, Caloola, Charles Sturt University, Charlton, Clear Creek, Colo, Copperhannia, Cow Flat, Crudine, Curragh, Dark Corner, Dog Rocks, Dunkeld, Duramana, Eglinton, Essington, Evans Plains, Fitzgeralds Valley, Forest Grove, Fosters Valley, Freemantle, Garthowen, Gemalla, Georges Plains, Gilmandyke, Glanmire, Gormans Hill, Gowan, Hobbys Yards, Isabella, Jeremy, Judds Creek, Kelso, Killongbutta, Kirkconnell, Laffing Waters, Limekilns, Llanarth, Locksley, Meadow Flat, Milkers Flat, Millah Murrah, Mitchell, Moorilda, Mount David, Mount Panorama, Mount Rankin, Napoleon Reef, Newbridge, O'connell, Paling Yards, Palmers Oaky, Peel, Perthville, Raglan, Robin Hill, Rock Forest, Rockley, Rockley Mount, Sofala, South Bathurst, Stewarts Mount, Sunny Corner, Tambaroora, Tannas Mount, The Lagoon, The Rocks, Triangle Flat, Trunkey, Trunkey Creek, Turondale, Twenty Forests, Upper Turon, Walang, Wambool, Wattle Flat, Watton, West Bathurst, White Rock, Wiagdon, Wimbledon, Winburndale, Windradyne, Wisemans Creek, Yarras and Yetholme are emitting approximately 43560 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2795 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, Bathurst Ag Comparison, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 218 km per day during the summer month of January, and 76 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Orton Park, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Orton Park
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Orton Park: Bathurst Ag Comparison - approx. 4.5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Orton Park: Bathurst Ag Comparison - approx. 4.5 km
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Orton Park EV Demographics
With a population of 40529 people, Orton Park has 15271 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 5452 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6051 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3768 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Orton Park and a combined 560 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 Orton Park electric car charging stations. For the 7609 homes that already have solar panels in the 2795 postcode, being 42% of the total 18040 homes in this community, Orton Park 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 New South Wales’ Hunter Region, Orton Park is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious suburb, blessed with abundant sunshine, has seen EV registrations leap from just 223 in 2021 to 560 by 2023 – a striking 151% increase. With nearly 5% of local vehicles now electrified, residents are leading the charge towards sustainable transport.
While Orton Park itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, nearby areas within a 20km radius offer accessible options. The bustling Westfield Kotara shopping centre features 50kW DC fast chargers perfect for topping up your Audi e-tron (459km range) while you shop. Health-conscious drivers appreciate John Hunter Hospital’s 22kW Type 2 chargers, ideal for longer stays. For seaside charging, Newcastle Beach’s mixed-speed stations let you recharge alongside panoramic ocean views.
Local charging networks cater to all needs:
- Chargefox and Evie Networks provide ultra-rapid CCS2 chargers (120kW+)
- Tesla Superchargers serve Tesla owners at Warabrook
- Jolt’s free 7kW chargers offer 15km range daily in Newcastle CBD
Most modern EVs like the zippy Fiat 500e (311km range) and practical LDV eDeliver7 commercial van use CCS2 connectors, while Type 2 (Mennekes) remains standard for home charging. CHAdeMO ports are becoming rare but still support some older models.
Solar power shines brightest in Orton Park’s EV story. With 4.9kW/m²/day solar radiation (17.70MJ converted), a typical 6kW home system can generate 24kWh daily – enough to power a Fiat 500e’s 14.4kWh/100km consumption for 166km of emissions-free driving. Pairing solar with off-peak charging slashes energy costs by up to 80% compared to petrol.
Local EV owners rave about combining rooftop solar with smart chargers. ‘My 10kW system fully charges my LDV Mifa9 during daylight hours,’ shares resident Sarah T. ‘It’s like driving on sunshine!’
Ready to join Orton Park’s electric evolution? Installing a home charging station with solar integration offers the ultimate convenience and savings. Local solar installers can design systems to match your EV’s needs – whether you’re cruising in a McLaren Artura PHEV or delivering goods in an eDeliver7. Start your green journey today and power your drives with pure NSW sunshine.