Electric Vehicles Wattle Ponds, NSW 2330
The 2330 postcode area, including Wattle Ponds, Glendonbrook, Singleton Dc, Appletree Flat, Big Ridge, Big Yengo, Bowmans Creek, Bridgman, Broke, Bulga, Camberwell, Carrowbrook, Clydesdale, Combo, Darlington, Doyles Creek, Dunolly, Dural, Dyrring, Falbrook, Fern Gully, Fordwich, Garland Valley, Glendon, Glendon Brook, Glennies Creek, Glenridding, Goorangoola, Gouldsville, Gowrie, Greenlands, Hambledon Hill, Hebden, Howes Valley, Howick, Hunterview, Jerrys Plains, Lemington, Long Point, Maison Dieu, Mcdougalls Hill, Middle Falbrook, Milbrodale, Mirannie, Mitchells Flat, Mount Olive, Mount Royal, Mount Thorley, Obanvale, Putty, Ravensworth, Redbournberry, Reedy Creek, Rixs Creek, Roughit, Scotts Flat, Sedgefield, Singleton, Singleton Heights, St Clair, Warkworth, Westbrook, Whittingham, Wollemi and Wylies Flat, is home to 7228 vehicles. Among these, 209 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 Wattle Ponds, Glendonbrook, Singleton Dc, Appletree Flat, Big Ridge, Big Yengo, Bowmans Creek, Bridgman, Broke, Bulga, Camberwell, Carrowbrook, Clydesdale, Combo, Darlington, Doyles Creek, Dunolly, Dural, Dyrring, Falbrook, Fern Gully, Fordwich, Garland Valley, Glendon, Glendon Brook, Glennies Creek, Glenridding, Goorangoola, Gouldsville, Gowrie, Greenlands, Hambledon Hill, Hebden, Howes Valley, Howick, Hunterview, Jerrys Plains, Lemington, Long Point, Maison Dieu, Mcdougalls Hill, Middle Falbrook, Milbrodale, Mirannie, Mitchells Flat, Mount Olive, Mount Royal, Mount Thorley, Obanvale, Putty, Ravensworth, Redbournberry, Reedy Creek, Rixs Creek, Roughit, Scotts Flat, Sedgefield, Singleton, Singleton Heights, St Clair, Warkworth, Westbrook, Whittingham, Wollemi and Wylies Flat are emitting approximately 24570 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2330 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, Singleton Water Board, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 200 km per day during the summer month of January, and 88 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 4 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Wattle Ponds, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Wattle Ponds
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wattle Ponds: Singleton Water Board - approx. 6.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wattle Ponds: Singleton Water Board - approx. 6.2 km
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Wattle Ponds EV Demographics
With a population of 20063 people, Wattle Ponds has 7228 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2098 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3052 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2078 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 4 public ev charging stations in Wattle Ponds and a combined 209 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 Wattle Ponds electric car charging stations. For the 3987 homes that already have solar panels in the 2330 postcode, being 48% of the total 8315 homes in this community, Wattle Ponds 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
Welcome to Wattle Ponds – where lush green spaces meet forward-thinking sustainability. This thriving NSW suburb, home to over 20,000 residents, has seen electric vehicle adoption skyrocket by 175% since 2021. With 209 EVs now gliding through our streets compared to just 76 three years ago, our community is clearly embracing cleaner transport. Coupled with abundant sunshine averaging 4.78 kWh/m²/day (converted from 17.20 MJ/m²/day), it’s no wonder eco-conscious drivers are plugging in.
Public Charging Made Easy Four conveniently located electric vehicle charging stations serve Wattle Ponds and surrounding areas:
- Wattle Ponds Shopping Centre: Twin 50kW DC chargers (CCS2/Type 2) let you top up while grabbing groceries – perfect for Audi e-tron owners needing an 85-minute charge.
- Lakeview Tourist Park: Combine lakeside relaxation with 22kW AC charging (Type 2), ideal for plug-in hybrids like the CUPRA Formentor PHEV.
- Hunter Valley Health Precinct: 75kW DC fast chargers keep emergency vehicles – and your Renault Megane E-Tech – road-ready.
Smart Charging Networks Major providers like Chargefox and Evie Networks ensure compatibility with popular models. The CCS2 connector dominates here, used by 90% of new electric cars in Australia including the Renault Megane E-Tech. Type 2 (Mennekes) ports cater to European models like Porsche PHEVs, while CHAdeMO stations support legacy vehicles.
Power From the Sun With solar radiation levels 18% above the national average, Wattle Ponds residents could fully charge a Renault Megane E-Tech’s 60kWh battery in just 3 sunny days using a standard 6kW home system. Pairing solar panels with an electric vehicle home charger slashes charging costs – a typical household saves $1,200 annually while reducing grid reliance.
Future-Proof Your Drive As more locals switch to electric vehicles (14 new battery-only EVs registered last year alone), smart charging infrastructure grows increasingly vital. Whether you’re visiting the farmer’s markets or commuting through our leafy streets, reliable charging options abound.
Considering an electric vehicle home charger? Harness our suburb’s solar potential with a tailored system – many NSW homeowners qualify for rebates and interest-free loans. Reach out to Wattle Ponds’ trusted solar installers to design a solution that keeps your EV – and our environment – powered for years to come.