Electric Vehicles Upper Pappinbarra, NSW 2446
The 2446 postcode area, including Upper Pappinbarra, Bagnoo, Bago, Banda Banda, Beechwood, Bellangry, Birdwood, Brombin, Byabarra, Cairncross, Crosslands, Debenham, Doyles River, Ellenborough, Forbes River, Frazers Creek, Gearys Flat, Hartys Plains, Hollisdale, Huntingdon, Hyndmans Creek, Kindee, King Creek, Lake Innes, Long Flat, Lower Pappinbarra, Marlo Merrican, Mortons Creek, Mount Seaview, Pappinbarra, Pembrooke, Pipeclay, Rawdon Island, Redbank, Rosewood, Sancrox, Toms Creek, Wauchope, Werrikimbe, Yarras and Yippin Creek, is home to 5149 vehicles. Among these, 112 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 Upper Pappinbarra, Bagnoo, Bago, Banda Banda, Beechwood, Bellangry, Birdwood, Brombin, Byabarra, Cairncross, Crosslands, Debenham, Doyles River, Ellenborough, Forbes River, Frazers Creek, Gearys Flat, Hartys Plains, Hollisdale, Huntingdon, Hyndmans Creek, Kindee, King Creek, Lake Innes, Long Flat, Lower Pappinbarra, Marlo Merrican, Mortons Creek, Mount Seaview, Pappinbarra, Pembrooke, Pipeclay, Rawdon Island, Redbank, Rosewood, Sancrox, Toms Creek, Wauchope, Werrikimbe, Yarras and Yippin Creek are emitting approximately 14898 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2446 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, Upper Pappinbarra (hillcrest), 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 88 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 Upper Pappinbarra, 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 Pappinbarra: Upper Pappinbarra (hillcrest) - approx. 4.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Pappinbarra: Upper Pappinbarra (hillcrest) - approx. 4.7 km
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Upper Pappinbarra EV Demographics
With a population of 14128 people, Upper Pappinbarra has 5149 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1626 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2093 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1430 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Upper Pappinbarra and a combined 112 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 Pappinbarra electric car charging stations. For the 3600 homes that already have solar panels in the 2446 postcode, being 63% of the total 5732 homes in this community, Upper Pappinbarra 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 hinterland of NSW, Upper Pappinbarra is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with abundant sunshine averaging 4.5 kW/m²/day (converted from 16.20 MJ/m²/day), has seen EV registrations surge by 75% since 2021 – jumping from 64 electric vehicles to 112 in 2023. With nearly 5,500 local vehicles on the road, this growth reflects a growing appetite for sustainable transport solutions.
While Upper Pappinbarra itself doesn’t currently host public EV charging stations, residents and visitors can rely on home charging solutions or plan trips using charging infrastructure in nearby towns. The absence of local public stations within a 20km radius makes home charging particularly vital. Many locals have adapted by installing dedicated wallboxes, with some opting for smart chargers that sync perfectly with solar energy systems.
When travelling beyond the suburb, popular charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – the standard for most electric cars in Australia. The Audi e-tron (CCS2) and Ford Escape PHEV (Type 2) common in Upper Pappinbarra benefit from this compatibility. CHAdeMO ports, while less prevalent, are still supported by some regional stations for older EV models.
Solar-powered charging shines as the star solution here. With Upper Pappinbarra’s high solar yield, a typical 6kW solar system can generate enough energy to power both homes and EVs. Take the Ford Escape PHEV as an example: its 14.7kWh/100km consumption could be fully covered by just 3 hours of midday sun. For the average driver covering 15,000km annually, this translates to over $660 saved yearly compared to grid charging at $0.30/kWh.
Local EV owners are increasingly pairing 7kW home chargers with solar batteries for round-the-clock green energy. The LDV Mifa9, despite its large battery, can be charged from 30% to 80% in 36 minutes using a 120kW public charger – though such rapid charging is best reserved for road trips given the suburb’s solar advantages.
For those considering the switch to electric, Upper Pappinbarra’s climate makes solar-charged EVs both environmentally and economically compelling. A typical 5kW solar system here can produce 22kWh daily – enough to power a Lexus NX PHEV for 120km of emission-free driving while still running household appliances.
Ready to harness the sun for your EV journeys? Local solar installers can design bespoke solutions combining energy-efficient chargers with photovoltaic systems. By optimising Upper Pappinbarra’s natural advantages, you’ll join a growing community driving towards a cleaner future – one solar-powered kilometre at a time.