Electric Vehicles Pine Clump, NSW 2824
The 2824 postcode area, including Pine Clump, Beemunnel, Bullagreen, Eenaweena, Marthaguy, Mount Foster, Mount Harris, Mumblebone Plain, Oxley, Pigeonbah, Ravenswood, Red Hill, Snakes Plain, Tenandra and Warren, is home to 703 vehicles. Among these, 36 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 that5% 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 Pine Clump, Beemunnel, Bullagreen, Eenaweena, Marthaguy, Mount Foster, Mount Harris, Mumblebone Plain, Oxley, Pigeonbah, Ravenswood, Red Hill, Snakes Plain, Tenandra and Warren are emitting approximately 2441 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2824 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, Gulargambone (the Maze), 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 94 km per day in July, with an annual average of 159 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 Pine Clump, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
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* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pine Clump: Gulargambone (the Maze) - approx. 12.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pine Clump: Gulargambone (the Maze) - approx. 12.3 km
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Pine Clump EV Demographics
With a population of 1808 people, Pine Clump has 703 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 266 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 264 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 173 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Pine Clump and a combined 36 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 Pine Clump electric car charging stations. For the 657 homes that already have solar panels in the 2824 postcode, being 69% of the total 955 homes in this community, Pine Clump 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, Pine Clump is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This quaint suburb, home to 1,808 eco-conscious residents, has seen a remarkable 157% increase in EV registrations since 2021 – jumping from just 14 electric vehicles (all plug-in hybrids) to 36 in 2023. With abundant sunshine averaging 5.33 kW/m²/day (converted from 19.20 MJ/m²/day), Pine Clump’s climate perfectly complements sustainable transport solutions.
While Pine Clump itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, residents often access charging points in neighbouring towns within a 20km radius. Popular nearby locations include:
- Regional Shopping Centres: Many feature 50kW DC fast chargers compatible with CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors
- Highway Service Stations: Ideal for longer journeys, offering ultra-rapid 350kW chargers
- Council Facilities: Some nearby councils provide Type 2 AC charging at community hubs
Major charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate throughout regional NSW, supporting the CCS2 and Type 2 connectors used by popular models in Pine Clump. The Kia EV9 (CCS2) charges to 80% in just 20 minutes at compatible stations, while the Polestar 2 (Type 2) offers an impressive 625km range – perfect for country drives. Local plug-in hybrid favourites like the Peugeot 308 PHEV benefit from Pine Clump’s compact layout, often completing daily drives using only their 60km electric range.
Solar power emerges as Pine Clump’s secret weapon for EV charging. A typical 5kW solar system here generates about 21kWh daily – enough to:
- Fully charge a Peugeot 508 PHEV’s battery 1.5 times
- Cover 35km daily driving in a Kia EV9
- Save $600-$900 annually compared to grid charging
With electricity costs rising, pairing solar panels with a home charger (like the popular Type 2 wallboxes) makes increasing sense. Most local EV owners achieve 4-5 year payback periods on their solar investments while future-proofing against fuel price fluctuations.
As Pine Clump’s EV community grows, now is the perfect time to consider a home charging setup. Local solar installers can help design systems that match your driving needs – whether you’re charging a compact plug-in hybrid or a long-range electric SUV. Embrace the sun-drenched future of transport with solutions tailored to our unique regional lifestyle.