Electric Vehicles Touga, NSW 2622
The 2622 postcode area, including Touga, Jerrabattculla, Kain, Oranmeir, Araluen, Araluen North, Back Creek, Ballalaba, Bendoura, Berlang, Bombay, Boro, Braidwood, Budawang, Bulee, Charleys Forest, Coolumburra, Corang, Durran Durra, Endrick, Farringdon, Gundillion, Harolds Cross, Hereford Hall, Jembaicumbene, Jerrabattgulla, Jinden, Jingera, Kindervale, Krawarree, Larbert, Majors Creek, Manar, Marlowe, Merricumbene, Monga, Mongarlowe, Mulloon, Murrengenburg, Neringla, Nerriga, Northangera, Oallen, Palerang, Quiera, Reidsdale, Sassafras, Snowball, St George, Tianjara, Tolwong, Tomboye, Warri, Wog Wog and Wyanbene, is home to 1602 vehicles. Among these, 33 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 that2% 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 Touga, Jerrabattculla, Kain, Oranmeir, Araluen, Araluen North, Back Creek, Ballalaba, Bendoura, Berlang, Bombay, Boro, Braidwood, Budawang, Bulee, Charleys Forest, Coolumburra, Corang, Durran Durra, Endrick, Farringdon, Gundillion, Harolds Cross, Hereford Hall, Jembaicumbene, Jerrabattgulla, Jinden, Jingera, Kindervale, Krawarree, Larbert, Majors Creek, Manar, Marlowe, Merricumbene, Monga, Mongarlowe, Mulloon, Murrengenburg, Neringla, Nerriga, Northangera, Oallen, Palerang, Quiera, Reidsdale, Sassafras, Snowball, St George, Tianjara, Tolwong, Tomboye, Warri, Wog Wog and Wyanbene are emitting approximately 5138 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2622 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, Touga, 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Touga, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Touga
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Touga: Touga - approx. 4.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Touga: Touga - approx. 4.2 km
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Touga EV Demographics
With a population of 3691 people, Touga has 1602 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 488 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 667 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 447 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Touga and a combined 33 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 Touga electric car charging stations. For the 1162 homes that already have solar panels in the 2622 postcode, being 51% of the total 2265 homes in this community, Touga 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 NSW’s picturesque countryside, Touga (population 3,691) is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With its eco-minded community and abundant sunshine averaging 16MJ/m²/day (equivalent to 4.44kW/m²/day), this charming town has seen EV registrations jump 65% since 2021 – from 20 electric vehicles to 33 in 2023. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged in Touga.
While Touga itself currently lacks public charging stations, neighbouring areas within a 20km radius offer essential infrastructure. Local drivers often use regional shopping centres and service hubs featuring 7kW to 22kW AC chargers compatible with common CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. The nearby Shellharbour City Centre and Kiama Harbour precinct remain popular charging stops, combining errand-running with vehicle top-ups – perfect for models like the BYD Dolphin (410km range) or Ford Mustang Mach-E (470km range).
Three major networks service our region:
- Chargefox (Ultra-Rapid 350kW CCS2)
- Evie Networks (50kW CCS2/CHAdeMO)
- Tesla Superchargers (V3 250kW) Most Touga EV owners drive vehicles using CCS2 (BYD Dolphin, Mercedes-Benz EQS) or Type 2 (Porsche Cayenne PHEV) connectors. Jeep Compass PHEV owners should note their 7.4kW charging capacity aligns perfectly with home setups.
With 2,265 homes and 4.44kW/m²/day solar potential, Touga is ideal for solar-powered charging. A 6.6kW solar system could fully charge a BYD Dolphin (21.6kWh/100km) in 3-4 sunny hours, slashing fuel costs by 70-90%. Considering Touga’s 16.6kWh average daily household consumption, smart solar pairing makes EV ownership surprisingly affordable.
Ready to harness the sun? Local solar installers can help design systems that charge your EV while powering your home. With government rebates still available, there’s never been a better time to solarise your drive. Contact Touga’s renewable energy specialists today to calculate your personalised solar-EV savings potential.