Electric Vehicles Upper Main Arm, NSW 2482
The 2482 postcode area, including Upper Main Arm, Goonengerry, Huonbrook, Koonyum Range, Main Arm, Montecollum, Mullumbimby, Mullumbimby Creek, Palmwoods, Upper Coopers Creek, Upper Wilsons Creek, Wanganui and Wilsons Creek, is home to 2305 vehicles. Among these, 165 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 that7% 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 Upper Main Arm, Goonengerry, Huonbrook, Koonyum Range, Main Arm, Montecollum, Mullumbimby, Mullumbimby Creek, Palmwoods, Upper Coopers Creek, Upper Wilsons Creek, Wanganui and Wilsons Creek are emitting approximately 7242 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2482 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, Doon Doon, 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 100 km per day in July, with an annual average of 147 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 21 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Upper Main Arm, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
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* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Main Arm: Doon Doon - approx. 4.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Main Arm: Doon Doon - approx. 4.4 km
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Upper Main Arm EV Demographics
With a population of 6027 people, Upper Main Arm has 2305 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 866 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 910 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 529 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 21 public ev charging stations in Upper Main Arm and a combined 165 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 Upper Main Arm electric car charging stations. For the 2158 homes that already have solar panels in the 2482 postcode, being 80% of the total 2709 homes in this community, Upper Main Arm 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 lush Northern Rivers hinterland, Upper Main Arm is quietly becoming a hotspot for electric vehicle adoption. With 165 electric cars registered in 2023 – up 99% from just 83 in 2021 – this eco-conscious community perfectly blends sustainable living with the subtropical climate that makes solar-powered transport so appealing. Whether you're a resident or visiting the Byron Bay hinterland, here's your complete guide to staying charged.
Upper Main Arm residents enjoy access to 21 public electric vehicle charging stations within a 20km radius. The Upper Main Arm Village Shopping Centre offers dual-port CCS2/Type 2 chargers – perfect for topping up while grabbing supplies. Visitors exploring the scenic Hinterland Tourist Park will find 50kW DC fast chargers that can give a BYD Seal 510km of range in under an hour. For peace of mind, the Mullumbimby District Hospital provides 24/7 charging access using Australia’s standard CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with popular models like the Kia Niro BEV and Peugeot Partner BEV.
Three major networks service the area: Chargefox ultra-rapid stations along the Pacific Highway corridor, Evie Networks’ chargers at key retail hubs, and Tesla Superchargers at Byron Bay (15km east). While CHAdeMO connectors are less common, CCS2 dominates new installations – good news for drivers of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (CCS2) and Renault Kangoo BEV (Type 2).
With Upper Main Arm receiving 4.78kW/m² of daily solar radiation (converted from 17.20MJ/m²), solar-powered charging makes particular sense. A typical 5kW rooftop system generates 24kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BYD Seal’s 13.8kWh/100km battery for 173km of emissions-free driving. Over a year, this could save $1,500 compared to petrol costs for similar-sized vehicles.
For those considering home charging, pairing a 7kW wallbox with solar panels creates a future-proof setup. The Renault Kangoo BEV’s 286km range can be restored overnight using surplus solar energy, while smart chargers prioritise daytime solar use. Local installers typically design systems that cover both household needs and EV charging – crucial given Upper Main Arm’s average daily commute of 34km.
As the Northern Rivers shifts gears toward sustainable transport, Upper Main Arm offers both the infrastructure and ideal conditions for electric vehicle ownership. Whether you're charging at the village centre or harnessing the subtropical sun, going electric has never been more accessible. Considering a home charging setup? Pairing it with solar panels could lock in long-term savings – our network of local solar professionals can help design a system tailored to your EV’s needs and Upper Main Arm’s abundant sunshine.