Electric Vehicles Kepa, SA 5259
The 5259 postcode area, including Kepa, Ashville, East Wellington, Jervois, Lake Albert, Lake Alexandrina, Malinong, Narrung, Naturi, Point Mcleay, Poltalloch, Raukkan, Tailem Bend, Wellington and Wellington East, is home to 418 vehicles. Among these, 7 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 Kepa, Ashville, East Wellington, Jervois, Lake Albert, Lake Alexandrina, Malinong, Narrung, Naturi, Point Mcleay, Poltalloch, Raukkan, Tailem Bend, Wellington and Wellington East are emitting approximately 1374 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5259 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, Woodlands, 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Kepa, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Kepa
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kepa: Woodlands - approx. 8.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kepa: Woodlands - approx. 8.1 km
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Kepa EV Demographics
With a population of 1030 people, Kepa has 418 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 114 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 182 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 122 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Kepa and a combined 7 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 Kepa electric car charging stations. For the 475 homes that already have solar panels in the 5259 postcode, being 75% of the total 635 homes in this community, Kepa 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 landscapes, Kepa (population 1,030) is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. While only 3 battery EVs were registered in 2022, 2023 saw a 133% surge with 7 new plug-in hybrids joining local roads. This shift reflects both national trends and Kepa’s growing appetite for sustainable transport – though with just 439 total vehicles registered, every EV adoption makes a meaningful difference.
While Kepa itself currently doesn’t host public EV charging stations, neighbouring areas within a 20km radius offer options through networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks. These providers support popular connector types including CCS2 (used by the MG MG4) and Type 2 (Mennekes), compatible with models like the CUPRA Formentor PHEV and Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV. CHAdeMO connectors remain less common but are worth checking for specific vehicle needs.
For Kepa residents, home charging shines as the most practical solution – literally. The area boasts exceptional solar potential with 17.40MJ/m²/day irradiation, equivalent to 4.83kW/m²/day. A typical 5kW solar system here can generate about 24kWh daily – enough to fully charge an MG MG4 (18.4kWh/100km) for 130km of emissions-free driving. Pairing solar with a 7.2kW home charger (like the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV uses) slashes charging costs by up to 80% compared to grid power.
Popular local EV choices showcase diverse charging needs:
- The $39,990 MG MG4 charges from 10-80% in 40 minutes using 50kW DC fast chargers
- Plug-in hybrids like the CUPRA Formentor (58km electric range) benefit from overnight solar charging
- The Peugeot 2008 BEV demonstrates rapid public charging capability (0-80% in 30 minutes at 100kW stations)
As Kepa’s EV community grows, solar-powered home charging offers both convenience and cost efficiency. With typical installation costs offset by government rebates and long-term savings, it’s a compelling option for the town’s 635 households. Considering an EV future? Pairing solar panels with a home charger could save the average driver $600-$900 annually while reducing grid reliance.
Ready to harness Kepa’s sunshine for your electric journeys? Local solar installers can help design systems tailored to your EV’s needs. Whether you’re charging a pragmatic MG4 or a high-performance plug-in hybrid, sustainable driving starts right in your garage.