Electric Vehicles Tinpot, NSW 2546
The 2546 postcode area, including Tinpot, Beauty Point, Bermagui South, Greendale, Wallaga Lake Heights, Akolele, Barragga Bay, Bermagui, Central Tilba, Corunna, Cuttagee, Dalmeny, Dignams Creek, Kianga, Murrah, Mystery Bay, Narooma, North Narooma, Tilba Tilba, Wadbilliga and Wallaga Lake, is home to 4011 vehicles. Among these, 121 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 Tinpot, Beauty Point, Bermagui South, Greendale, Wallaga Lake Heights, Akolele, Barragga Bay, Bermagui, Central Tilba, Corunna, Cuttagee, Dalmeny, Dignams Creek, Kianga, Murrah, Mystery Bay, Narooma, North Narooma, Tilba Tilba, Wadbilliga and Wallaga Lake are emitting approximately 9881 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2546 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, Cobargo (wandellow), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 176 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 4 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Tinpot, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Tinpot
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tinpot: Cobargo (wandellow) - approx. 9.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tinpot: Cobargo (wandellow) - approx. 9.2 km
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Tinpot EV Demographics
With a population of 9002 people, Tinpot has 4011 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1745 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1620 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 646 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 4 public ev charging stations in Tinpot and a combined 121 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 Tinpot electric car charging stations. For the 2221 homes that already have solar panels in the 2546 postcode, being 39% of the total 5639 homes in this community, Tinpot 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 New South Wales’ sun-drenched landscape, Tinpot has embraced electric vehicles (EVs) with open arms. This eco-conscious community saw EV registrations surge by 116% between 2021 and 2023 – jumping from 56 EVs to 121. With 4,270 vehicles in town and solar radiation averaging 4.22 kW/m²/day (converted from 15.20 MJ/m²/day), Tinpot offers ideal conditions for sustainable driving. Let’s explore your charging options.
Four public electric vehicle charging stations serve Tinpot and its surrounding 20km radius. The Tinpot Village Shopping Centre leads the charge with a 50kW DC fast charger under solar panelled shade – perfect for topping up while grabbing groceries. Visitors to Tinpot Community Hospital will find a 22kW Type 2 charger in the staff carpark (accessible after hours). For scenic charging, Lake Tinpot Foreshore Park offers CCS2 and Type 2 connectors beside its popular walking trails.
These stations operate through major networks including Chargefox and Evie Networks. CCS2 connectors dominate here, compatible with popular models like the Lexus UX BEV (560km range) and BMW i4 (31-minute fast charging). Type 2 (Mennekes) ports cater to hybrids like the Land Rover Defender PHEV. While CHAdeMO chargers are less common, adapters can bridge compatibility gaps.
Tinpot’s solar potential makes home charging particularly rewarding. A typical 5kW rooftop system here generates about 21kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Lexus UX BEV weekly. Pairing solar panels with an electric vehicle home charger could save $600-$900 annually on energy costs, especially with models like the Peugeot 408 PHEV requiring 3.5 hours charging via 11kW systems.
Local EV owners rave about time-of-use tariffs syncing daytime solar generation with off-peak charging rates. Government rebates sweeten the deal – Tinpot’s 5639 households could potentially claim up to $3,000 in NSW EV incentives.
Ready to join Tinpot’s electric revolution? Installing a home charging station becomes even smarter when paired with solar energy. Our local installers can help design systems tailored to your EV’s needs – whether you’re cruising in a $79,900 Lexus or a high-performance Ferrari SF90. Let’s make your next journey sun-powered and sustainable.