Electric Vehicles Waterview, NSW 2460
The 2460 postcode area, including Waterview, Blaxlands Flat, Carrs Peninsula, Lower Coldstream, Mcphersons Crossing, Alumy Creek, Banyabba, Barcoongere, Barretts Creek, Baryulgil, Blaxlands Creek, Bom Bom, Bookram, Braunstone, Brushgrove, Buccarumbi, Calamia, Cangai, Carnham, Carrs Creek, Carrs Island, Carrs Peninsular, Chaelundi, Chambigne, Clarenza, Clifden, Coaldale, Collum Collum, Coombadjha, Copmanhurst, Coutts Crossing, Cowper, Crowther Island, Dalmorton, Deep Creek, Dilkoon, Dirty Creek, Dumbudgery, Eatonsville, Eighteen Mile, Elland, Fine Flower, Fortis Creek, Glenugie, Grafton, Grafton West, Great Marlow, Gurranang, Halfway Creek, Heifer Station, Jackadgery, Junction Hill, Kangaroo Creek, Keybarbin, Koolkhan, Kremnos, Kungala, Kyarran, Lanitza, Lawrence, Levenstrath, Lilydale, Lionsville, Lower Southgate, Malabugilmah, Moleville Creek, Mountain View, Mylneford, Newbold, Nymboida, Pulganbar, Punchbowl, Ramornie, Rushforth, Sandy Crossing, Seelands, Shannondale, Smiths Creek, South Arm, South Grafton, Southampton, Southgate, Stockyard Creek, The Pinnacles, The Whiteman, Towallum, Trenayr, Tyndale, Upper Copmanhurst, Upper Fine Flower, Warragai Creek, Washpool, Waterview Heights, Wells Crossing, Whiteman Creek, Winegrove and Wombat Creek, is home to 10707 vehicles. Among these, 318 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 Waterview, Blaxlands Flat, Carrs Peninsula, Lower Coldstream, Mcphersons Crossing, Alumy Creek, Banyabba, Barcoongere, Barretts Creek, Baryulgil, Blaxlands Creek, Bom Bom, Bookram, Braunstone, Brushgrove, Buccarumbi, Calamia, Cangai, Carnham, Carrs Creek, Carrs Island, Carrs Peninsular, Chaelundi, Chambigne, Clarenza, Clifden, Coaldale, Collum Collum, Coombadjha, Copmanhurst, Coutts Crossing, Cowper, Crowther Island, Dalmorton, Deep Creek, Dilkoon, Dirty Creek, Dumbudgery, Eatonsville, Eighteen Mile, Elland, Fine Flower, Fortis Creek, Glenugie, Grafton, Grafton West, Great Marlow, Gurranang, Halfway Creek, Heifer Station, Jackadgery, Junction Hill, Kangaroo Creek, Keybarbin, Koolkhan, Kremnos, Kungala, Kyarran, Lanitza, Lawrence, Levenstrath, Lilydale, Lionsville, Lower Southgate, Malabugilmah, Moleville Creek, Mountain View, Mylneford, Newbold, Nymboida, Pulganbar, Punchbowl, Ramornie, Rushforth, Sandy Crossing, Seelands, Shannondale, Smiths Creek, South Arm, South Grafton, Southampton, Southgate, Stockyard Creek, The Pinnacles, The Whiteman, Towallum, Trenayr, Tyndale, Upper Copmanhurst, Upper Fine Flower, Warragai Creek, Washpool, Waterview Heights, Wells Crossing, Whiteman Creek, Winegrove and Wombat Creek are emitting approximately 28764 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2460 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, Grafton Olympic Pool, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 100 km per day in July, with an annual average of 153 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 3 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Waterview, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Waterview
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Waterview: Grafton Olympic Pool - approx. 2.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Waterview: Grafton Olympic Pool - approx. 2.4 km
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Waterview EV Demographics
With a population of 27574 people, Waterview has 10707 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 4188 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 4164 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2355 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Waterview and a combined 318 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 Waterview electric car charging stations. For the 6947 homes that already have solar panels in the 2460 postcode, being 55% of the total 12595 homes in this community, Waterview 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’ eco-conscious community, Waterview has embraced electric vehicles (EVs) with open arms. Between 2021 and 2023, local EV registrations surged by 83% – from 174 to 318 vehicles – reflecting the suburb’s commitment to sustainable living. With Waterview’s sunny climate offering 18MJ/m²/day (5kW/m²/day) of solar potential, residents are perfectly positioned to combine clean energy with convenient EV charging. Let’s explore your charging options.
Public Charging Made Simple Within a 20km radius of Waterview, three public stations cater to both residents and visitors. The Waterview Central Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/CHAdeMO), ideal for quick top-ups while grocery shopping. Nature lovers can recharge at Riverside Park’s 22kW Type 2 charger, combining leafier surrounds with slower charging suitable for hybrid models like the Porsche Cayenne PHEV. For those needing power near essential services, Waterview District Hospital offers a 7kW Type 2 charger – perfect for longer visits.
Compatibility & Networks Local stations operate through Chargefox and Evie Networks, supporting Australia’s most common connectors: CCS2 and Type 2 (Mennekes). The popular GWM Ora (310km range) uses CCS2 for its rapid 41-minute charges, while luxury plug-in hybrids like the BMW XM (98km electric range) typically rely on Type 2. Though CHAdeMO connectors are available, most newer models – including the Peugeot 2008 BEV with its 30-minute fast-charging capability – favour CCS2.
Solar Charging: Power Your Drive with Sunshine Waterview’s abundant sunshine translates to serious savings. A typical 5kW solar system here generates 25kWh daily – enough to fully charge a GWM Ora’s 16.7kWh/100km battery every 1.5 days. For hybrid owners, solar charging could cover 80% of the BMW XM’s 30.4kWh/100km consumption. Pairing solar panels with a home charger slashes charging costs by up to 100%, especially when using smart systems to align charging with daylight hours.
Ready to Charge Ahead? As Waterview’s EV community grows, home charging remains the most convenient option. By combining a 7kW wallbox with solar panels, you could eliminate fuel costs entirely. Local solar installers can help design systems tailored to your EV’s needs – whether you’re cruising in a Land Rover Defender PHEV or zipping about in a compact GWM Ora. Embrace Waterview’s sunny disposition and drive on sunshine today.