Electric Vehicles Yarratt Forest, NSW 2429
The 2429 postcode area, including Yarratt Forest, Bulby Brush, Kings Creek, Warriwillah, Bobin, Boorganna, Bucca Wauka, Bulga Forest, Bunyah, Burrell Creek, Caparra, Cedar Party, Comboyne, Dingo Forest, Dollys Flat, Dyers Crossing, Elands, Firefly, Innes View, Karaak Flat, Khatambuhl, Killabakh, Killawarra, Kimbriki, Kippaxs, Krambach, Kundibakh, Marlee, Mooral Creek, Strathcedar, The Bight, Tipperary, Wherrol Flat and Wingham, is home to 3551 vehicles. Among these, 47 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 that1% 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 Yarratt Forest, Bulby Brush, Kings Creek, Warriwillah, Bobin, Boorganna, Bucca Wauka, Bulga Forest, Bunyah, Burrell Creek, Caparra, Cedar Party, Comboyne, Dingo Forest, Dollys Flat, Dyers Crossing, Elands, Firefly, Innes View, Karaak Flat, Khatambuhl, Killabakh, Killawarra, Kimbriki, Kippaxs, Krambach, Kundibakh, Marlee, Mooral Creek, Strathcedar, The Bight, Tipperary, Wherrol Flat and Wingham are emitting approximately 10205 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2429 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, Killabakh, 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 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 Yarratt Forest, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Yarratt Forest
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yarratt Forest: Killabakh - approx. 5.9 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Yarratt Forest
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yarratt Forest: Killabakh - approx. 5.9 km
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Yarratt Forest
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Yarratt Forest EV Demographics
With a population of 8976 people, Yarratt Forest has 3551 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1237 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1446 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 868 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Yarratt Forest and a combined 47 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 Yarratt Forest electric car charging stations. For the 2395 homes that already have solar panels in the 2429 postcode, being 58% of the total 4148 homes in this community, Yarratt Forest 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 heart of New South Wales, Yarratt Forest is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This leafy suburb, home to nearly 9,000 eco-minded residents, has seen EV registrations jump from just 23 plug-in hybrids in 2021 to 47 electric vehicles in 2023 – a 104% surge that includes its first battery-electric models. With abundant sunshine averaging 16.3 MJ/m²/day (equivalent to 4.53 kW/m²/day), it’s no surprise locals are pairing their EVs with solar power for sustainable driving.
While Yarratt Forest itself doesn’t currently host public EV charging stations, residents often combine home charging with occasional top-ups in nearby regional hubs. Popular models like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (614km range) and Mercedes-Benz EQE (626km range) are well-suited to this lifestyle, with their CCS2 connectors working seamlessly with most Australian charging networks like Chargefox and Evie. Plug-in hybrids like the Porsche Panamera PHEV, using Type 2 connectors, remain popular for their flexibility.
The real charging hero here? Rooftop solar. That golden 4.53 kW/m²/day irradiation means a typical 6.6kW solar system can generate 30kWh daily – enough to fully power a Volvo C40’s 445km range every two days. For most drivers, this translates to 60-80% savings on fuel costs compared to petrol. Local EV owner Sarah Mitchell shares: ‘My solar panels cover both home and car energy needs – it’s like driving on sunshine!’
Considering joining Yarratt Forest’s green driving movement? Start with a future-proof home charger installation. Pairing a 7kW wallbox with solar panels creates a self-sustaining fuel station in your garage. Need help navigating solar options? We connect locals with trusted installers for tailored solutions. As the suburb’s EV community grows, there’s never been a better time to harness our abundant sunshine for cleaner, cheaper driving.