Electric Vehicles Mitcham Shopping Centre, SA 5062

The 5062 postcode area, including Mitcham Shopping Centre, Brown Hill Creek, Clapham, Hawthorn, Kingswood, Lower Mitcham, Lynton, Mitcham, Netherby, Springfield and Torrens Park, is home to 5471 vehicles. Among these, 356 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 that7% 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 Mitcham Shopping Centre, Brown Hill Creek, Clapham, Hawthorn, Kingswood, Lower Mitcham, Lynton, Mitcham, Netherby, Springfield and Torrens Park are emitting approximately 13450 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5062 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, Scotch College, 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 65 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 68 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Mitcham Shopping Centre, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.

Electric Vehicle Ownership in Mitcham Shopping Centre

* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mitcham Shopping Centre: Scotch College - approx. 1.1 km

Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Mitcham Shopping Centre

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mitcham Shopping Centre: Scotch College - approx. 1.1 km

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Electric Vehicles Charging Mitcham Shopping Centre

Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Mitcham Shopping Centre

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Mitcham Shopping Centre EV Demographics

With a population of 14672 people, Mitcham Shopping Centre has 5471 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1859 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2431 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1181 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.

With 68 public ev charging stations in Mitcham Shopping Centre and a combined 356 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 Mitcham Shopping Centre electric car charging stations. For the 3508 homes that already have solar panels in the 5062 postcode, being 57% of the total 6208 homes in this community, Mitcham Shopping Centre 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 Adelaide’s leafy eastern suburbs, Mitcham is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with South Australia’s abundant sunshine, has seen EV registrations surge by 100% between 2021 and 2023 – jumping from 178 to 356 electric vehicles on local roads. As sustainability-minded residents increasingly choose models like the zippy Kia Niro BEV (460km range) or rapid-charging Kia EV6 (18-minute top-ups), the demand for convenient charging solutions has never been higher.

For those visiting Mitcham Shopping Centre, you’ll find yourself at the heart of local EV infrastructure. While exact station counts at the centre aren’t published, the broader 20km radius boasts 68 public charging points. Popular nearby locations include the Chargefox ultra-rapid station at Adelaide Airport (15km west) and Evie Networks’ 350kW charger at Castle Plaza Shopping Centre (6km north). Most local stations feature CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with 90% of Australian EVs including the popular BMW iX3 and Ford Mustang Mach-E.

Mitcham’s solar potential makes home charging particularly appealing. With 17.2 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 4.8 kW/m²/day), a typical 6.6kW rooftop system can generate enough daily energy to power a Volvo C40 for 110km – perfect for school runs and shopping trips. Pairing solar panels with a home charger like the Zappi Smart Charger could slash charging costs by 70%, turning your garage into a personal power station.

When visiting Mitcham Shopping Centre, look for charging bays near main entries – ideal for topping up while grabbing coffee or groceries. Most stations offer 7-22kW AC charging, perfect for 1-2 hour shopping trips. Need a faster boost? The nearby Evie Networks 50kW DC charger at Mitcham Village (2km east) can add 200km range to your Kia EV6 in just 22 minutes.

Ready to join Mitcham’s electric revolution? Local solar installers can help design bespoke solar-charging setups that harness our abundant sunshine. Whether you’re charging at the shopping centre or your driveway, Mitcham’s green future is energised and ready to roll.