Electric Vehicles Marola, SA 5464
The 5464 postcode area, including Marola, Anama, Brinkworth, Bungaree, Condowie, Hart, Koolunga and Rochester, is home to 204 vehicles. Among these, 4 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 Marola, Anama, Brinkworth, Bungaree, Condowie, Hart, Koolunga and Rochester are emitting approximately 739 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5464 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, Geralka, 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Marola, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Marola
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Marola: Geralka - approx. 6.7 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Marola
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Marola: Geralka - approx. 6.7 km
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O'Dea Solar & Electrical
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Marola
Electric Vehicle Marola - Community Profile
Marola EV Demographics
With a population of 507 people, Marola has 204 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 52 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 71 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 81 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Marola and a combined 4 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 Marola electric car charging stations. For the 140 homes that already have solar panels in the 5464 postcode, being 50% of the total 282 homes in this community, Marola 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, Marola (population 507) is embracing electric vehicles with quiet enthusiasm. While just three plug-in hybrids called this eco-conscious township home in 2022, registrations jumped to four by 2023 – a small but meaningful shift towards sustainable transport. With abundant sunshine averaging 5 kW/m²/day (converted from 18 MJ/m²/day), Marola offers ideal conditions for drivers to pair EV ownership with solar energy solutions.
Public charging infrastructure remains limited locally – there are currently no EV charging stations within Marola itself. Residents and visitors typically rely on nearby regional hubs within a 20km radius for public charging. Popular networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate ultra-rapid CCS2 chargers at key highway stops and larger towns, compatible with models like the Kia EV9 and BYD Dolphin. Type 2 connectors – used by the Mazda MX-30 BEV and Land Rover Range Rover PHEV – are also widely supported.
For Marola households, solar-powered home charging presents a compelling alternative. A typical 6kW solar system here generates about 30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BYD Sealion 6 (18.5kWh/100km) for 160km of emissions-free driving. With electricity prices rising, solar-charged EVs could save drivers $500-$800 annually compared to petrol costs, based on SA’s average fuel prices.
Three practical tips for Marola EV owners:
- CCS2 remains the gold standard for rapid charging – ideal for the Kia EV9’s 350kW capability
- Type 2 home chargers (7-22kW) suit overnight charging for most vehicles
- Solar battery systems help store excess daytime energy for evening charging
While public infrastructure develops, Marola’s sun-soaked climate makes home charging particularly practical. Pairing solar panels with a Wallbox or Zappi charger creates a self-sufficient ecosystem – the Mazda MX-30’s 224km range can be replenished in 8 hours using surplus solar energy.
Ready to harness Marola’s sunshine for your EV? Local solar installers can design systems tailored to your driving needs. Whether you own a plug-in hybrid like the Range Rover Velar or are considering a BYD Dolphin, combining solar power with home charging future-proofs your transport costs against rising energy prices. Let’s drive Marola’s electric future – one sun-powered kilometre at a time.