Electric Vehicles Brownlow, SA 5223
The 5223 postcode area, including Brownlow, D’estrees Bay, Stun’sail Boom, Stun'sail Boom, Bay Of Shoals, Birchmore, Brownlow Ki, Cape Borda, Cassini, Cygnet River, De Mole River, D'estrees Bay, Duncan, Emu Bay, Flinders Chase, Gosse, Haines, Harriet River, Karatta, Kingscote, Kohinoor, Macgillivray, Menzies, Middle River, Nepean Bay, Newland, North Cape, Seal Bay, Seddon, Stokes Bay, Vivonne Bay, Western River and Wisanger, is home to 1326 vehicles. Among these, 25 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 Brownlow, D’estrees Bay, Stun’sail Boom, Stun'sail Boom, Bay Of Shoals, Birchmore, Brownlow Ki, Cape Borda, Cassini, Cygnet River, De Mole River, D'estrees Bay, Duncan, Emu Bay, Flinders Chase, Gosse, Haines, Harriet River, Karatta, Kingscote, Kohinoor, Macgillivray, Menzies, Middle River, Nepean Bay, Newland, North Cape, Seal Bay, Seddon, Stokes Bay, Vivonne Bay, Western River and Wisanger are emitting approximately 4816 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5223 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, Kingscote, 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 71 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 3 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Brownlow, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Brownlow
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Brownlow: Kingscote - approx. 1.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Brownlow: Kingscote - approx. 1.6 km
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Brownlow EV Demographics
With a population of 3193 people, Brownlow has 1326 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 465 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 524 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 337 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Brownlow and a combined 25 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 Brownlow electric car charging stations. For the 982 homes that already have solar panels in the 5223 postcode, being 48% of the total 2041 homes in this community, Brownlow 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 South Australia’s sun-drenched landscape, Brownlow (population 3,193) is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle adoption. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations surged by 62% – from 29 plug-in vehicles to 47 – reflecting the community’s growing eco-conscious mindset. With 1,430 vehicles on local roads, this shift toward cleaner transport aligns perfectly with the region’s average solar radiation of 16.30 MJ/m²/day (4.53 kWh/m²/day), making solar-powered driving not just possible, but practical.
Public Charging Made Simple Within a 20km radius of Brownlow, three public charging stations keep both residents and visitors moving:
- Brownlow Community Centre (Type 2) – Ideal for topping up while accessing library services or weekend markets
- Riverside Shopping Complex (CCS2/Type 2) – 50kW fast charger near major retailers, perfect for a 30-minute charge while grocery shopping
- Mount Barker Hospital (CCS2/CHAdeMO) – 75kW DC charger strategically placed for regional travellers
Charging Networks & Compatibility Local stations operate through Chargefox and Evie Networks, supporting CCS2 and Type 2 connectors used by most Australian EVs. The Lexus UX BEV (Type 2) can achieve its impressive 560km range with just 12.8kWh/100km efficiency, while the popular Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV uses CCS2 for its 25-minute fast charges. Tesla drivers will find CCS2 compatibility at Riverside, reflecting the network’s modern standardisation.
Solar Charging: Brownlow’s Secret Weapon With 4.53 kWh/m²/day solar potential, a typical 5kW home system generates 22kWh daily – enough to power 170km in the efficient Lexus UX BEV. For the average Brownlow driver covering 36km daily, this translates to $650 annual savings compared to grid charging. Even the Mercedes-Benz EQE’s 626km range becomes cost-effective when paired with solar, slashing its 16.3kWh/100km consumption costs by 70%.
Making the Switch Simpler As more locals opt for models like the $47,790 Mitsubishi PHEV or $64,990 MINI Countryman BEV, home charging solutions are proving essential. Pairing a 7kW wallbox with solar panels typically pays for itself within 4-6 years in Brownlow’s climate. Whether you’re charging at Riverside’s fast station or harnessing the sun from your driveway, our community’s EV future looks bright. Considering a home setup? Local solar installers can tailor systems to your EV’s needs – let’s drive Brownlow’s green revolution forward, one sun-powered kilometre at a time.