Electric Vehicles Young, NSW 2594
The 2594 postcode area, including Young, Ashville, Yannawah, Barwang, Berthong, Bribbaree, Bulla Creek, Burrangong, Kikiamah, Maimuru, Memagong, Milvale, Monteagle, Thuddungra, Tubbul and Weedallion, is home to 4198 vehicles. Among these, 154 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 Young, Ashville, Yannawah, Barwang, Berthong, Bribbaree, Bulla Creek, Burrangong, Kikiamah, Maimuru, Memagong, Milvale, Monteagle, Thuddungra, Tubbul and Weedallion are emitting approximately 13210 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2594 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, Young Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 229 km per day during the summer month of January, and 76 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 1 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Young, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Young
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Young: Young Post Office - approx. 1.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Young: Young Post Office - approx. 1.9 km
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Young EV Demographics
With a population of 11171 people, Young has 4198 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1586 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1595 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1017 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Young and a combined 154 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 Young electric car charging stations. For the 2154 homes that already have solar panels in the 2594 postcode, being 42% of the total 5183 homes in this community, Young 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
Young is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts. With 154 EVs registered in 2023 – a 114% increase from 2021 – this charming NSW town is embracing sustainable transport. Blessed with abundant sunshine (17.90 MJ/m²/day, equivalent to 4.97 kWh/m²/day), Young’s eco-conscious residents are perfectly positioned to combine EV ownership with solar power solutions.
Public charging options currently include one station within 20km of Young’s centre. The 50kW DC charger at Young Shopping Village serves as a convenient pitstop, compatible with CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors. While you wait for your Kia Niro BEV to charge (45 minutes for 10-80%), explore the village’s cafes or stock up on supplies. For longer journeys, drivers can access additional stations in surrounding towns like Boorowa (40km north) and Harden (50km east).
Most local EV owners use the national Chargefox network, compatible with popular models like the BMW 5 Series BEV and Audi e-tron GT. These vehicles typically use CCS2 connectors – the Australian standard – though Type 2 (Mennekes) compatibility ensures older European models can still charge. The town’s single public station supports both CCS2 and CHAdeMO, making it accessible for Nissan Leaf owners too.
Solar power shines brightest for Young’s EV drivers. A typical 5kW solar system here generates about 24kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Kia Niro BEV (460km range) every 2-3 days. With electricity prices averaging 30c/kWh, solar-charged drivers save $1,300 annually compared to grid charging. Many residents combine 6.6kW solar arrays with 7kW home chargers, achieving full overnight charges using daytime solar credits.
Young’s EV revolution is gaining momentum, but smart charging starts at home. Pairing solar panels with a wall charger lets you power your vehicle for less than 3c/km – a fraction of petrol costs. Local installers can design systems that offset both household and transport energy needs. Whether you drive a practical Peugeot 2008 BEV or luxury Audi e-tron GT, Young’s sunny climate makes solar-charged EV ownership both practical and economical.
Ready to join Young’s electric revolution? Explore home charging solutions that pair perfectly with our region’s solar potential. Local installers can help you create a custom solar-EV system that slashes fuel costs while reducing environmental impact.