Electric Vehicles Parklea, NSW 2768
The 2768 postcode area, including Parklea, Glenwood and Stanhope Gardens, is home to 7845 vehicles. Among these, 733 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 that9% 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 Parklea, Glenwood and Stanhope Gardens are emitting approximately 19060 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2768 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, Quakers Hill Treatment Works, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 188 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 km per day in July, with an annual average of 135 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 125 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Parklea, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Parklea
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Parklea: Quakers Hill Treatment Works - approx. 3.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Parklea: Quakers Hill Treatment Works - approx. 3.9 km
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Parklea EV Demographics
With a population of 27247 people, Parklea has 7845 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2344 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3618 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1883 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 125 public ev charging stations in Parklea and a combined 733 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 Parklea electric car charging stations. For the 5106 homes that already have solar panels in the 2768 postcode, being 62% of the total 8299 homes in this community, Parklea 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
Parklea’s quiet streets and sun-drenched suburbs are embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With 733 electric cars registered in 2023 – up from just 321 in 2021 – this eco-conscious community has seen a 128% surge in EV adoption. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, Parklea’s blend of modern charging infrastructure and solar-friendly climate makes it easier than ever to keep your EV powered sustainably.
Powering Up Around Town Within a 20km radius of Parklea, you’ll find 125 public electric vehicle charging stations keeping locals and travellers moving. The bustling Parklea Markets now host rapid chargers – perfect for topping up while shopping for fresh produce. Health-conscious drivers appreciate the 24/7 charging bays at Norwest Private Hospital, while those exploring Featherdale Wildlife Park can recharge both their EVs and spirits at nearby stations. These locations typically offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with popular models like the Volvo XC90 PHEV and Land Rover plug-in hybrids seen around our suburb.
Seamless Charging Networks Major providers like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate across Parklea, ensuring compatibility whether you drive a Tesla or European plug-in hybrid. The CCS2 standard dominates newer stations, ideal for rapid charging of vehicles like the Range Rover Sport PHEV (80% charge in 60 minutes). Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors remain common for home and public charging, matching the Volvo XC90’s 3.6kW charging capability. With 1 in 20 new car registrations now electric, these networks continue expanding to meet demand.
Harnessing Parklea’s Solar Advantage Our suburb’s 4.5 kWh/m²/day solar radiation (converted from 16.20 MJ/m²/day) makes sunlight-powered charging particularly effective. A typical 6kW solar system can fully charge a Land Rover Evoque PHEV’s 66km battery in under 5 sunny hours – slashing charging costs by up to 70% compared to grid power. With feed-in tariffs and government rebates available, many residents offset their entire transport energy use through rooftop panels.
Future-Proof Your Driving As Parklea’s EV community grows, pairing home charging with solar power becomes increasingly practical. Local installers report most households recoup their solar investment within 4-6 years through combined home and vehicle energy savings. Whether you drive a premium plug-in hybrid or are considering your first electric vehicle, Parklea’s infrastructure supports cleaner, cheaper motoring. For personalised advice on solar-charged EV living, connect with our network of accredited local installers today – your wallet and the planet will thank you.