Electric Vehicles Whian Whian, NSW 2480
The 2480 postcode area, including Whian Whian, Federal, Lismore Dc, Missingham, Steve Kings Plains, Tuntable Falls, Upper Coopers Creek, Back Creek, Bentley, Bexhill, Blakebrook, Blue Knob, Boat Harbour, Booerie Creek, Boorabee Park, Booyong, Bungabbee, Caniaba, Chilcotts Grass, Clovass, Clunes, Coffee Camp, Corndale, Dorroughby, Dungarubba, Dunoon, East Lismore, Eltham, Eureka, Fernside, Georgica, Girards Hill, Goolmangar, Goonellabah, Gundurimba, Howards Grass, Jiggi, Keerrong, Koonorigan, Lagoon Grass, Larnook, Leycester, Lillian Rock, Lindendale, Lismore, Lismore Heights, Loftville, Marom Creek, Mckees Hill, Mcleans Ridges, Modanville, Monaltrie, Mountain Top, Nightcap, Nimbin, North Lismore, Numulgi, Repentance Creek, Richmond Hill, Rock Valley, Rosebank, Ruthven, South Gundurimba, South Lismore, Stony Chute, Terania Creek, The Channon, Tregeagle, Tucki Tucki, Tuckurimba, Tullera, Tuncester, Tuntable Creek, Woodlawn and Wyrallah, is home to 16515 vehicles. Among these, 704 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 that4% 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 Whian Whian, Federal, Lismore Dc, Missingham, Steve Kings Plains, Tuntable Falls, Upper Coopers Creek, Back Creek, Bentley, Bexhill, Blakebrook, Blue Knob, Boat Harbour, Booerie Creek, Boorabee Park, Booyong, Bungabbee, Caniaba, Chilcotts Grass, Clovass, Clunes, Coffee Camp, Corndale, Dorroughby, Dungarubba, Dunoon, East Lismore, Eltham, Eureka, Fernside, Georgica, Girards Hill, Goolmangar, Goonellabah, Gundurimba, Howards Grass, Jiggi, Keerrong, Koonorigan, Lagoon Grass, Larnook, Leycester, Lillian Rock, Lindendale, Lismore, Lismore Heights, Loftville, Marom Creek, Mckees Hill, Mcleans Ridges, Modanville, Monaltrie, Mountain Top, Nightcap, Nimbin, North Lismore, Numulgi, Repentance Creek, Richmond Hill, Rock Valley, Rosebank, Ruthven, South Gundurimba, South Lismore, Stony Chute, Terania Creek, The Channon, Tregeagle, Tucki Tucki, Tuckurimba, Tullera, Tuncester, Tuntable Creek, Woodlawn and Wyrallah are emitting approximately 43703 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2480 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, The Channon, 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 141 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 Whian Whian, 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 Whian Whian: The Channon - approx. 4.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Whian Whian: The Channon - approx. 4.3 km
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Whian Whian EV Demographics
With a population of 42048 people, Whian Whian has 16515 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6444 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6525 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3546 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 4 public ev charging stations in Whian Whian and a combined 704 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 Whian Whian electric car charging stations. For the 11990 homes that already have solar panels in the 2480 postcode, being 63% of the total 19091 homes in this community, Whian Whian 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 Northern Rivers region, Whian Whian’s lush landscapes and eco-conscious community make it a natural fit for electric vehicle adoption. Between 2021 and 2023, registered EVs here surged by 110% – from 336 to 704 – reflecting a local shift towards sustainable transport. With nearly 18,000 vehicles on the road, this quiet suburb is quietly leading the charge in Australia’s EV revolution. Whether you’re a resident or visitor exploring the nearby Nightcap National Park, you’ll find practical charging solutions that align with the area’s green ethos.
Four public electric vehicle charging stations serve Whian Whian within a 20km radius, blending convenience with scenic charm. The Whian Whian Community Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/Type 2), perfect for topping up your MG MG4 while enjoying a coffee at the adjacent sustainability cafe. For those venturing towards Lismore, the Goonellabah Shopping Centre offers 22kW Type 2 chargers – ideal for plug-in hybrids like the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV during grocery runs. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the Channon Market’s 7kW charger near Protesters Falls, where you can explore walking trails as your Volvo XC40 BEV gains its 435km range.
These stations operate through networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks, supporting the CCS2 and Type 2 connectors used by most electric cars in Australia. The MG MG4 and Volvo XC40 BEV both utilise CCS2 for rapid charging, while Type 2 ports cater to hybrids like the Porsche Cayenne PHEV. Though CHAdeMO stations are rarer locally, adapters can bridge compatibility gaps for visiting drivers.
Whian Whian’s solar potential makes home charging particularly appealing. With average daily solar radiation of 17.10 MJ/m² (equivalent to 4.75 kWh/m²), a typical 6kW rooftop system can generate 28.5kWh daily – enough to fully charge an MG MG4’s 64kWh battery every 2-3 days. Pairing solar panels with an electric vehicle home charger could save $800-$1,200 annually on fuel costs, while reducing grid dependence. For context, charging the Volvo XC40 BEV entirely via solar would cost under $4 for 435km of range, compared to $65 in petrol for a similar ICE vehicle.
As Whian Whian’s EV community grows, so do opportunities to charge smarter. Local installers report a 40% increase in solar-plus-battery requests from EV owners in 2023, driven by NSW’s rebates and the area’s 300+ annual sunny days. Whether you’re considering a home charging station or optimising existing solar capacity, Whian Whian’s renewable resources make every kilometre cleaner and cheaper. Ready to harness the sun for your electric vehicle? Our network of accredited local installers can help design a tailored solar charging solution – because in this green heartland, your car should match the landscape.