Electric Vehicles Parkes, NSW 2870
The 2870 postcode area, including Parkes, Shallow Rush, Alectown, Beargamil, Bindogundra, Brolgan, Bumberry, Cookamidgera, Cooks Myalls, Daroobalgie, Goobang, Goonumbla, Kadina, Mandagery, Mickibri, Mugincoble, Nanardine, Parkesborough and Tichborne, is home to 4175 vehicles. Among these, 142 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 Parkes, Shallow Rush, Alectown, Beargamil, Bindogundra, Brolgan, Bumberry, Cookamidgera, Cooks Myalls, Daroobalgie, Goobang, Goonumbla, Kadina, Mandagery, Mickibri, Mugincoble, Nanardine, Parkesborough and Tichborne are emitting approximately 11534 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2870 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, Parkes (macarthur Street), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 229 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 km per day in July, with an annual average of 153 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 2 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Parkes, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Parkes
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Parkes: Parkes (macarthur Street) - approx. 1.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Parkes: Parkes (macarthur Street) - approx. 1.1 km
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Parkes
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Parkes EV Demographics
With a population of 11046 people, Parkes has 4175 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1587 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1658 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 930 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 2 public ev charging stations in Parkes and a combined 142 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 Parkes electric car charging stations. For the 2506 homes that already have solar panels in the 2870 postcode, being 49% of the total 5143 homes in this community, Parkes 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 New South Wales’ Central West, Parkes is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. Known for its iconic radio telescope The Dish and sun-drenched climate, this eco-conscious community has seen EV registrations surge by 125% since 2021 – jumping from 63 plug-in vehicles to 142 by 2023. With abundant sunshine averaging 5.08 kW/m²/day (converted from 18.30 MJ/m²/day), Parkes offers ideal conditions for sustainable driving. Here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Public Charging Made Simple Within a 20km radius of Parkes, you’ll find two convenient charging stations keeping both residents and visitors mobile. The Parkes Library and Visitor Information Centre on Bogan Street hosts a 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/Type 2), perfect for topping up your BYD Dolphin or Audi e-tron GT while exploring local attractions. Just 5 minutes away, Cooke Park Pavilion offers a 22kW Type 2 charger near the Henry Parkes Centre – a great spot to recharge your Peugeot Partner BEV during weekend markets. Both locations are wheelchair-accessible and operate via major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks.
Finding the Right Fit Most Parkes charging points use CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with 90% of Australian EVs including popular models like the BYD Dolphin (410km range) and luxury options like the Bentley Bentayga PHEV. While CHAdeMO ports are less common locally, adapters are available through specialist suppliers. Always check your vehicle’s maximum charge rate – the Audi e-tron GT’s 270kW capability far exceeds local infrastructure, but still charges efficiently here.
Harness the Outback Sun With Parkes receiving enough daily sunlight to power 25km of EV driving per kW of solar panels, homeowners are increasingly turning to rooftop systems. A 6.6kW solar array could fully charge a BYD Dolphin’s 44.9kWh battery in 7 sunny hours, slashing charging costs by 60-80% compared to grid power. Given the CUPRA Leon PHEV’s 67km electric range only needs 11.3kWh, many local drivers achieve complete energy independence.
Powering Forward As Parkes’ EV community grows, combining home charging with solar energy makes both environmental and financial sense. Whether you’re cruising in a $36,890 BYD Dolphin or a premium Audi e-tron GT, our sunny climate offers year-round charging potential. Considering a home setup? Pairing solar panels with a 7kW wall charger typically pays for itself within 4-6 years for daily commuters. Ready to join Parkes’ electric evolution? Local solar installers can help design a system tailored to your driving needs and roof space – making ‘fuel’ costs a thing of the past.