Electric Vehicles Shellharbour City Centre, NSW 2529

The 2529 postcode area, including Shellharbour City Centre, Balarang, Oak Flats Dc, Shellharbour Square, Blackbutt, Dunmore, Flinders, Oak Flats, Shell Cove and Shellharbour, is home to 9808 vehicles. Among these, 453 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 Shellharbour City Centre, Balarang, Oak Flats Dc, Shellharbour Square, Blackbutt, Dunmore, Flinders, Oak Flats, Shell Cove and Shellharbour are emitting approximately 26246 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2529 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, Blackbutt (tammar Place), 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 76 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 22 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Shellharbour City Centre, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.

Electric Vehicle Ownership in Shellharbour City Centre

* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Shellharbour City Centre: Blackbutt (tammar Place) - approx. 819 m

Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Shellharbour City Centre

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Shellharbour City Centre: Blackbutt (tammar Place) - approx. 819 m

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Electric Vehicles Charging Shellharbour City Centre

Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Shellharbour City Centre

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Shellharbour City Centre EV Demographics

With a population of 27842 people, Shellharbour City Centre has 9808 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 3081 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 4160 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2567 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.

With 22 public ev charging stations in Shellharbour City Centre and a combined 453 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 Shellharbour City Centre electric car charging stations. For the 4403 homes that already have solar panels in the 2529 postcode, being 41% of the total 10793 homes in this community, Shellharbour City Centre 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 NSW South Coast, Shellharbour City Centre is quietly becoming an electric vehicle hotspot. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations here jumped 133% – from 194 to 453 vehicles – reflecting both our sunny coastal lifestyle and the community’s growing environmental awareness. With 22 public charging stations within a 20km radius and abundant sunshine perfect for solar charging, Shellharbour offers everything EV owners need to power up sustainably.

Public Charging Made Easy Whether you’re a local or visiting our beaches, Shellharbour’s 22 public charging stations ensure you’re never far from a top-up. Key locations include:

Shellharbour City Centre Shopping Complex: Charge your Hyundai Ioniq 5 (CCS2 compatible) at 800V ultra-rapid stations while shopping – perfect for an 18-minute ‘splash-and-dash’ charge.
Shell Cove Marina: Combine waterfront dining with Type 2 charging, ideal for Renault Kangoo BEV drivers needing a full charge in 6 hours.
Shellharbour Hospital: DC fast chargers (CCS2/CHAdeMO) let healthcare workers and visitors power up during appointments.

Charging Networks & Compatibility Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service the area, supporting all common connectors:

CCS2: Used by 80% of new EVs including Kia EV5 and BMW i4
Type 2 (Mennekes): Standard for European models like the Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV
CHAdeMO: Available for Nissan Leaf owners Most stations offer contactless payment – simply plug in and go.

Solar Charging: Power from the Sky With 4.4kW/m²/day of solar radiation (converted from 16MJ/m²/day), Shellharbour homes can easily fuel EVs sustainably. A typical 6.6kW solar system generates 26kWh daily – enough to:

Fully charge a Kia EV5 (400km range) every 2 days
Cover 1,400km/month for a Hyundai Ioniq 5 Pairing solar with off-peak charging can reduce annual fuel costs by 90% compared to petrol vehicles. Government rebates like the Small-scale Technology Certificates make solar installations even more affordable.

Local Charging Made Simple Whether you’re charging at Stockland Shellharbour’s shopping precinct or installing a home unit, our community is wired for electric mobility. Considering a home setup? Local solar installers can design systems that charge your EV and power your house simultaneously – some households even eliminate electricity bills completely.

Ready to embrace cleaner driving? Shellharbour’s mix of public infrastructure and solar potential makes EV ownership simpler than ever. For personalised advice on home charging solutions with solar integration, connect with our network of accredited local installers today.