Electric Vehicles Yaouk, NSW 2629
The 2629 postcode area, including Yaouk, Broken Dam, Gooandra, Kiandra, Long Plain, Nungar, Tolbar, Adaminaby, Anglers Reach, Bolaro, Cabramurra, Old Adaminaby, Providence Portal and Tantangara, is home to 205 vehicles. Among these, 6 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 Yaouk, Broken Dam, Gooandra, Kiandra, Long Plain, Nungar, Tolbar, Adaminaby, Anglers Reach, Bolaro, Cabramurra, Old Adaminaby, Providence Portal and Tantangara are emitting approximately 577 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2629 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, Adaminaby (yaouk), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 212 km per day during the summer month of January, and 71 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 1 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Yaouk, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Yaouk
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yaouk: Adaminaby (yaouk) - approx. 3.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yaouk: Adaminaby (yaouk) - approx. 3.7 km
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Yaouk EV Demographics
With a population of 421 people, Yaouk has 205 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 66 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 90 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 49 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Yaouk and a combined 6 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 Yaouk electric car charging stations. For the 126 homes that already have solar panels in the 2629 postcode, being 29% of the total 430 homes in this community, Yaouk 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 NSW countryside, Yaouk (population 421) might seem an unlikely hotspot for electric vehicles – but this tight-knit community is quietly leading the charge in sustainable transport. Between 2021 and 2023, registrations for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids surged from 6 to 12 – a 100% increase that reflects both growing environmental awareness and practical rural innovation.
Public Charging Made Simple While Yaouk itself remains refreshingly free of urban sprawl, drivers will find one public charging station within a 20km radius. The nearest option at Yaouk General Store offers Type 2 (Mennekes) compatibility – perfect for popular local models like the Toyota bZ4X and BMW iX3. This dual-purpose stop lets you top up your EV while grabbing essentials, with charging speeds suitable for longer breaks. For CCS2 users (including the zippy Genesis GV60), a 30-minute drive to Cooma provides access to faster chargers.
Connector Compatibility Made Clear All public stations in the region support Australia’s standard CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. This covers every current EV model in Yaouk’s fleet:
- Toyota bZ4X (CCS2)
- BMW i4 (CCS2)
- Genesis GV60 (CCS2)
- Kia Sorento PHEV (Type 2) CHAdeMO compatibility remains limited locally, so Nissan Leaf owners should plan accordingly.
Solar Charging: Yaouk’s Secret Weapon With 16.50 MJ/m²/day solar radiation (4.58 kWh/m²/day), Yaouk’s clear skies offer game-changing potential for EV owners. A typical 5kW solar system here generates about 8,360 kWh annually – enough to power a Toyota bZ4X for 65,300km/year. That’s like driving Sydney-Melbourne 30 times on pure sunshine! For context:
- Charges a BMW iX3 (440km range) 145 times annually
- Fuels a Kia Sorento PHEV’s 68km electric range 1,230 times With solar battery prices dropping 18% last year (Clean Energy Council), many locals now charge day or night using stored sunlight.
Making the Solar-EV Connection The math speaks volumes. At current electricity prices, solar-charged EV owners save:
- $1,850/year vs petrol for a Toyota bZ4X
- $2,100/year vs grid charging for a Genesis GV60 Factor in the Australian government’s EV rebates and solar incentives, and payback periods often drop below 5 years.
Your Next Steps While public charging works for visitors, residents quickly learn the real magic happens at home. If you’re among Yaouk’s 430 households considering an EV, pairing it with solar transforms your vehicle into a sunlight-powered workhorse. Local installers familiar with rural properties can design systems that handle both your home and charging needs – often using existing shed roofs or pasture-friendly ground mounts.
Ready to harness Yaouk’s abundant sunshine for your electric vehicle? Our network connects you with accredited installers who understand both solar technology and country practicality. Let’s turn your driveway into a personal petrol-free pit stop.