Electric Vehicles Yeoval, NSW 2868
The 2868 postcode area, including Yeoval, Bournewood, North Yeoval and Obley, is home to 196 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 Yeoval, Bournewood, North Yeoval and Obley are emitting approximately 724 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2868 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, Yeoval Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 224 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Yeoval, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Yeoval
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yeoval: Yeoval Post Office - approx. 460 m
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Yeoval
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yeoval: Yeoval Post Office - approx. 460 m
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Yeoval EV Demographics
With a population of 520 people, Yeoval has 196 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 69 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 78 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 49 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Yeoval 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 Yeoval electric car charging stations. For the 156 homes that already have solar panels in the 2868 postcode, being 67% of the total 232 homes in this community, Yeoval 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 DataElectric Vehicle Charging Stations
Nestled in the heart of Central West NSW, Yeoval (population 520) might seem an unlikely hotspot for electric vehicles at first glance. Yet this tight-knit community is quietly embracing the EV revolution – where there were zero electric cars registered in 2021, 2023 saw six new EV registrations (including three plug-in hybrids). While that might sound modest, it represents 100% of new vehicle registrations being electric that year in this rural hub.
For those exploring electric vehicle charging stations in Yeoval, planning is key. The town itself currently lacks public charging infrastructure, with no dedicated electric vehicle charging stations within a 20km radius. This makes home charging solutions particularly important for local EV owners. Visitors travelling through should plan their journey using regional charging hubs in larger centres like Dubbo (110km east) or Orange (150km south).
Most popular EV models in Yeoval – including the Mazda CX-60 PHEV and Lexus NX PHEV – use Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors, which are standard for home charging units. While CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors remain less common locally, it's worth noting these are typically used for rapid public charging rather than residential setups.
Where Yeoval truly shines for EV owners is solar potential. With average solar radiation of 18.40 MJ/m²/day (equivalent to 5.11 kWh/m²/day), residents can harness abundant sunlight for eco-friendly charging. A typical 6kW solar system could fully charge a Mazda CX-60 PHEV's 76km battery range in about 3 hours of sunlight – perfect for topping up while parked at home. Over a year, solar charging could save $800-$1,200 compared to grid electricity, based on current NSW energy prices.
Local EV owners like Sarah M., who switched to a Peugeot 308 PHEV last year, report: "With our solar panels, I essentially drive to Dubbo and back on sunshine. It's transformed how we think about transport in regional areas."
For Yeoval residents considering the switch to electric, pairing a home charging station with solar makes practical and financial sense. The Mazda CX-60 PHEV's 90-minute charge time (20-80% on 7.2kW) aligns perfectly with daytime solar production, while the Lexus NX PHEV's 150-minute full charge could be spread across multiple sunny days for casual drivers.
If you're exploring electric vehicle home charger installations in Yeoval, combining it with solar panels creates a future-proof energy solution. Our team connects locals with qualified installers who understand regional needs – from managing farm sheds to optimising systems for rural voltage fluctuations. Let's harness that famous NSW sunshine to power your next journey.
