Electric Vehicles Tantangara, NSW 2629
The 2629 postcode area, including Tantangara, Broken Dam, Gooandra, Kiandra, Long Plain, Nungar, Tolbar, Adaminaby, Anglers Reach, Bolaro, Cabramurra, Old Adaminaby, Providence Portal and Yaouk, is home to 205 vehicles. Among these, 6 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 Tantangara, Broken Dam, Gooandra, Kiandra, Long Plain, Nungar, Tolbar, Adaminaby, Anglers Reach, Bolaro, Cabramurra, Old Adaminaby, Providence Portal and Yaouk are emitting approximately 577 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2629 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, Adaminaby (yaouk), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 212 km per day during the summer month of January, and 71 km per day in July, with an annual average of 141 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 1 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Tantangara, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Tantangara
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tantangara: Adaminaby (yaouk) - approx. 15.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tantangara: Adaminaby (yaouk) - approx. 15.3 km
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Tantangara EV Demographics
With a population of 421 people, Tantangara has 205 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 66 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 90 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 49 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Tantangara and a combined 6 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 Tantangara electric car charging stations. For the 126 homes that already have solar panels in the 2629 postcode, being 29% of the total 430 homes in this community, Tantangara 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 Snowy Mountains region, Tantangara (population 421) is embracing electric vehicles with quiet enthusiasm. While our community remains small, EV adoption has doubled since 2021 – from just 3 registered electric vehicles that year to 12 by 2023. This shift reflects both our eco-conscious values and practical rural mindset, with popular models like the MG4 ($39,990) and MINI Countryman BEV ($64,990) offering the range needed for regional travel.
For public charging, the single electric vehicle charging station within 20km serves as a vital hub. Located near essential services, this CCS2/Type 2 compatible charger supports popular models including the Mercedes-Benz EQE (626km range) and Peugeot Partner BEV. While exact locations can’t be specified, visitors often find charging available near community hubs – perfect for topping up while exploring local attractions.
Solar power transforms EV ownership here. With 16.50MJ/m²/day solar radiation (about 4.58kWh/m²/day), Tantangara homes can generate surplus energy. Pairing solar panels with a home charger makes financial sense: an MG4 driver could offset its 18.4kWh/100km consumption entirely with a 5kW solar system. Our long sunny days mean most residents charge during daylight hours, slashing energy costs.
Local EV owners recommend:
- Checking charger compatibility (CCS2/Type 2 dominate)
- Monitoring solar battery storage for night charging
- Planning longer trips around daylight hours
Considering the jump to electric? Start with a home charging station backed by solar. Our abundant sunshine and rising EV adoption make this the perfect time to join Tantangara’s quiet electric revolution. Local solar installers can help design systems that keep both your home and EV running on clean energy – ask about battery storage to maximise those sun-drenched days.