Electric Vehicles Terara, NSW 2540
The 2540 postcode area, including Terara, Nowra Naval Po, Wreck Bay, Bamarang, Barringella, Basin View, Beecroft Peninsula, Berrara, Bewong, Bolong, Boolijah, Bream Beach, Browns Mountain, Brundee, Buangla, Burrier, Callala Bay, Callala Beach, Cambewarra, Cambewarra Village, Comberton, Comerong Island, Cudmirrah, Culburra Beach, Currarong, Erowal Bay, Ettrema, Falls Creek, Greenwell Point, Hmas Albatross, Hmas Creswell, Huskisson, Hyams Beach, Illaroo, Jerrawangala, Jervis Bay, Kinghorne, Longreach, Mayfield, Meroo Meadow, Mondayong, Moollattoo, Mundamia, Myola, Nowra Hill, Numbaa, Old Erowal Bay, Orient Point, Parma, Pyree, Sanctuary Point, St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Swanhaven, Tallowal, Tapitallee, Tomerong, Tullarwalla, Twelve Mile Peg, Vincentia, Wandandian, Watersleigh, Wollumboola, Woollamia, Worrigee, Worrowing Heights, Wrights Beach, Yalwal and Yerriyong, is home to 17782 vehicles. Among these, 554 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 Terara, Nowra Naval Po, Wreck Bay, Bamarang, Barringella, Basin View, Beecroft Peninsula, Berrara, Bewong, Bolong, Boolijah, Bream Beach, Browns Mountain, Brundee, Buangla, Burrier, Callala Bay, Callala Beach, Cambewarra, Cambewarra Village, Comberton, Comerong Island, Cudmirrah, Culburra Beach, Currarong, Erowal Bay, Ettrema, Falls Creek, Greenwell Point, Hmas Albatross, Hmas Creswell, Huskisson, Hyams Beach, Illaroo, Jerrawangala, Jervis Bay, Kinghorne, Longreach, Mayfield, Meroo Meadow, Mondayong, Moollattoo, Mundamia, Myola, Nowra Hill, Numbaa, Old Erowal Bay, Orient Point, Parma, Pyree, Sanctuary Point, St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Swanhaven, Tallowal, Tapitallee, Tomerong, Tullarwalla, Twelve Mile Peg, Vincentia, Wandandian, Watersleigh, Wollumboola, Woollamia, Worrigee, Worrowing Heights, Wrights Beach, Yalwal and Yerriyong are emitting approximately 46414 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2540 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, Nowra Treatment Works, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 182 km per day during the summer month of January, and 76 km per day in July, with an annual average of 129 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 12 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Terara, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Terara
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Terara: Nowra Treatment Works - approx. 495 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Terara: Nowra Treatment Works - approx. 495 m
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Terara EV Demographics
With a population of 43985 people, Terara has 17782 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6782 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 7141 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3859 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 12 public ev charging stations in Terara and a combined 554 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 Terara electric car charging stations. For the 10270 homes that already have solar panels in the 2540 postcode, being 39% of the total 26054 homes in this community, Terara 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’ South Coast, Terara is quietly becoming a hotspot for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With its eco-conscious community and abundant sunshine – perfect for solar-powered solutions – this suburb of 43,985 residents saw EV registrations leap from just 250 in 2021 to 554 by 2023. That’s a 121.6% surge in two years, outpacing regional averages. Whether you’re a local or visiting the Shoalhaven region, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Public Charging Made Simple Terara offers convenient access to 12 public EV charging stations within a 20km radius. The Terara Community Centre’s dual-port charger has become a local favourite, offering CCS2 and Type 2 connectors alongside picnic facilities and free Wi-Fi. For those running errands, the Nowra Gateway Shopping Complex provides 50kW fast charging – enough to add 200km of range to a Hyundai Ioniq 5 during a grocery shop. Visitors exploring the scenic Shoalhaven River will appreciate the 24/7 Chargefox station at Bomaderry Health Campus, combining medical visits with top-ups.
Network Compatibility Made Clear Major charging networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers (located 25 minutes south in Nowra) ensure seamless travel. All stations support Australia’s standard CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with popular models like:
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 (CCS2, 18-minute fast charge)
- Volvo C40 (CCS2, 445km range)
- CUPRA Born (Type 2, 511km range) CHAdeMO ports remain available for older Nissan Leaf models at select locations.
Solar Charging: Terara’s Secret Weapon With 15.50MJ/m²/day solar radiation (equivalent to 4.3kWh/m²/day), Terara households can harness enough sun to power both homes and EVs. A typical 6kW solar system generates 25.8kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BMW iX (77kWh battery) every three days, or cover 144km daily driving in an Ioniq 5 (17.9kWh/100km). Pairing solar with off-peak charging slashes energy costs: a local resident’s $0.08/kWh solar rate versus $0.40/kWh public fast charging saves $720 annually on 10,000km driving.
Future-Proof Your Drive As Terara’s EV community grows – battery-only models jumped 338% since 2021 – smart charging solutions are key. Government rebates like the NSW Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant now cover 75% of home charger installation costs (up to $2,000) for strata properties. Whether you drive a $59,990 CUPRA Born or a $136,900 BMW iX, combining solar panels with smart chargers future-proofs your transport against rising fuel costs.
Considering the switch? Local solar installers can design systems that charge your EV while powering your home. With Terara’s EV numbers doubling every two years, there’s never been a better time to plug into the future – sustainably.