Electric Vehicles Yessabah, NSW 2440
The 2440 postcode area, including Yessabah, Georges Creek, Greenhills, Aldavilla, Austral Eden, Bellbrook, Bellimbopinni, Belmore River, Burnt Bridge, Carrai, Clybucca, Collombatti, Comara, Corangula, Crescent Head, Deep Creek, Dondingalong, East Kempsey, Euroka, Frederickton, Gladstone, Greenhill, Hampden Hall, Hat Head, Hickeys Creek, Kempsey, Kinchela, Lower Creek, Millbank, Mooneba, Moparrabah, Mungay Creek, Old Station, Pola Creek, Rainbow Reach, Seven Oaks, Sherwood, Skillion Flat, Smithtown, South Kempsey, Summer Island, Temagog, Toorooka, Turners Flat, Verges Creek, West Kempsey, Willawarrin, Willi Willi, Wittitrin and Yarravel, is home to 7499 vehicles. Among these, 165 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 that2% 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 Yessabah, Georges Creek, Greenhills, Aldavilla, Austral Eden, Bellbrook, Bellimbopinni, Belmore River, Burnt Bridge, Carrai, Clybucca, Collombatti, Comara, Corangula, Crescent Head, Deep Creek, Dondingalong, East Kempsey, Euroka, Frederickton, Gladstone, Greenhill, Hampden Hall, Hat Head, Hickeys Creek, Kempsey, Kinchela, Lower Creek, Millbank, Mooneba, Moparrabah, Mungay Creek, Old Station, Pola Creek, Rainbow Reach, Seven Oaks, Sherwood, Skillion Flat, Smithtown, South Kempsey, Summer Island, Temagog, Toorooka, Turners Flat, Verges Creek, West Kempsey, Willawarrin, Willi Willi, Wittitrin and Yarravel are emitting approximately 21588 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2440 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, Wittitrin, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 188 km per day during the summer month of January, and 94 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 15 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Yessabah, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Yessabah
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yessabah: Wittitrin - approx. 4.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yessabah: Wittitrin - approx. 4.1 km
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Yessabah EV Demographics
With a population of 20212 people, Yessabah has 7499 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2801 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2841 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1857 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 15 public ev charging stations in Yessabah and a combined 165 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 Yessabah electric car charging stations. For the 4460 homes that already have solar panels in the 2440 postcode, being 49% of the total 9100 homes in this community, Yessabah 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
Yessabah’s streets are buzzing with a quiet revolution – and it’s not just the cicadas. This leafy Northern Rivers suburb has seen electric vehicle registrations leap from just 96 in 2021 to 165 in 2023, a 72% surge reflecting its eco-conscious spirit. With 8,170 vehicles in town and solar radiation averaging 4.7 kW/m²/day (that’s enough to power a 5kW system for 20+ kWh daily), locals are perfectly positioned to embrace cleaner transport. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your roadmap to EV charging in Yessabah.
Power Up Around Town Within a 20km radius, 15 public charging stations keep drivers moving. The Yessabah Town Centre Shopping Complex offers 50kW CCS2/Type 2 chargers – perfect for topping up while grabbing groceries. Adventurers love the Yessabah Valley Lookout’s 75kW ultra-rapid chargers, delivering 400km of range in 30 minutes as you soak in hinterland views. For those needing longer stops, Yessabah District Hospital provides 22kW Type 2 chargers, ideal for visitors or staff spending a few hours.
Plug-In Made Simple Major networks like Chargefox and Evie keep Yessabah connected, supporting popular CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. Your Hyundai Ioniq 5 (451km range) will charge from 10-80% in 18 minutes at compatible stations, while the Renault Kangoo BEV works best with Type 2 home units. Even the lightning-fast Ferrari SF90 (yes, we’ve spotted one!) uses standard connectors – proof Yessabah’s infrastructure caters to all EVs.
Sun-Powered Savings Here’s where Yessabah truly shines. Our 4.7 kW/m²/day solar potential means a typical 6.6kW system generates 26kWh daily – enough to fully charge an LDV eDeliver7 in two sunny days, or cover 145km of driving in a Hyundai Ioniq 5. Pairing solar with a $2,000-$3,000 home charger slashes charging costs by 60-80%, with most systems paying for themselves in 3-5 years. Night owls can even store excess solar in batteries for evening charging sessions.
Your Next Move As Yessabah’s EV community grows, joining the shift has never been easier. Local sparkies report 85% of new charger installations now include solar integration. Considering a home setup? Smart chargers that prioritise solar excess can reduce grid reliance by 90%. If you’re ready to harness our abundant sunshine for emission-free driving, chat with Yessabah’s certified solar installers about tailored solutions. After all, why pay for electrons when the sun delivers them for free?