Electric Vehicles Flagstaff Hill, SA 5159
The 5159 postcode area, including Flagstaff Hill, Aberfoyle Park, Chandlers Hill and Happy Valley, is home to 12120 vehicles. Among these, 451 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 Flagstaff Hill, Aberfoyle Park, Chandlers Hill and Happy Valley are emitting approximately 31019 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5159 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, Happy Valley Reservoir, 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 71 km per day in July, with an annual average of 147 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 65 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Flagstaff Hill, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Flagstaff Hill
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Flagstaff Hill: Happy Valley Reservoir - approx. 1.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Flagstaff Hill: Happy Valley Reservoir - approx. 1.9 km
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Flagstaff Hill EV Demographics
With a population of 32120 people, Flagstaff Hill has 12120 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 3636 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 5452 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3032 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 65 public ev charging stations in Flagstaff Hill and a combined 451 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 Flagstaff Hill electric car charging stations. For the 8388 homes that already have solar panels in the 5159 postcode, being 64% of the total 13037 homes in this community, Flagstaff Hill 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 foothills of Adelaide, Flagstaff Hill is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This environmentally conscious community, blessed with 4.78 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (equivalent to 17.20 MJ/m²/day), has seen EV registrations surge by 159% since 2021 – jumping from 174 electric vehicles to 451 in just two years. Whether you're a resident or visitor, here's your complete guide to staying charged.
Public charging options abound with 65 stations within a 20km radius. The Flagstaff Hill Shopping Centre hosts a popular 50kW DC fast charger compatible with CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors – perfect for topping up your Ford Mustang Mach-E while grabbing groceries. For those exploring nearby McLaren Vale wineries, the Chargefox ultra-rapid station at Old Noarlunga (22km south) offers 350kW capabilities, slashing charging times for vehicles like the Genesis G80 BEV to just 22 minutes. The local community hub near Sturt Oval provides free Type 2 AC charging, ideal for plug-in hybrids like the CUPRA Leon PHEV during weekend sports matches.
Major networks including Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Jolt Charging dominate the area. CCS2 remains the gold standard for modern EVs like the LDV eDeliver7, while Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors cater to European models. Notably, 89% of Flagstaff Hill's 12,507 registered vehicles still use petrol, but the tide is turning – battery-only EVs increased sixfold between 2021-2023.
With solar potential 18% above the national average, locals are powering EVs sustainably. A 6.6kW solar system generates enough daily energy to fully charge a CUPRA Leon PHEV's 67km range battery 12 times over, saving $780 annually compared to grid charging. Even the energy-hungry Bentley Flying Spur PHEV becomes economical when paired with solar – a typical home array offsets 70% of its charging costs.
As charging stations multiply faster than petrol bowsers, savvy drivers are future-proofing. Combining a 7kW home charger with solar panels creates a personal fuel station that pays for itself in 4-6 years. Our local solar installers can design systems that keep your EV charged while exporting surplus energy – contact us today to harness Flagstaff Hill's abundant sunshine for guilt-free driving.