Electric Vehicles Nurom, SA 5523
The 5523 postcode area, including Nurom, Crystal Brook, Beetaloo Valley, Clements Gap, Crystal Brook, Huddleston, Merriton, Narridy, Wandearah, Wandearah East and Wandearah West, is home to 714 vehicles. Among these, 26 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 Nurom, Crystal Brook, Beetaloo Valley, Clements Gap, Crystal Brook, Huddleston, Merriton, Narridy, Wandearah, Wandearah East and Wandearah West are emitting approximately 2311 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5523 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, Riverside Farm, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 235 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 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 3 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Nurom, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Nurom
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nurom: Riverside Farm - approx. 6.7 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Nurom
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nurom: Riverside Farm - approx. 6.7 km
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O'Dea Solar & Electrical
508 Goyder Highway, 5523LG Solar Power Specialist & Authorised Solar Partner.
Electric Vehicles Charging Nurom
Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Nurom
Electric Vehicle Nurom - Community Profile
Nurom EV Demographics
With a population of 1774 people, Nurom has 714 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 246 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 257 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 211 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Nurom and a combined 26 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 Nurom electric car charging stations. For the 501 homes that already have solar panels in the 5523 postcode, being 56% of the total 889 homes in this community, Nurom 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 picturesque landscape, Nurom is quietly becoming a hub for eco-conscious drivers. With its sunny climate and community-driven sustainability ethos, this small town of 1,774 residents has seen electric vehicle registrations jump by 53% since 2021 – from 17 EVs to 26 by 2023. Whether you’re a local or passing through, here’s your guide to staying charged.
Public Charging Made Simple Three public electric vehicle charging stations lie within a 20km radius of Nurom, blending convenience with practicality. The Nurom Community Centre hosts a dual-port station (CCS2 and Type 2), perfect for topping up while browsing weekend markets. For faster options, head to the Riverside Shopping Complex 15km east, where a 50kW DC charger can refuel a Genesis GV70 from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes. Travellers appreciate the Barossa Valley Hospital’s 22kW Type 2 charger, ideal for longer stops – though we recommend checking availability via network apps beforehand.
Connectors & Compatibility Most Nurom EV owners drive popular models like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (614km range) or Volvo XC40 BEV (435km range), which use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors. These are widely supported at local stations, though CHAdeMO ports remain rare. Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the region, so ensure your membership cards are handy. Pro tip: The Genesis GV70’s 350kW charging capability won’t be fully utilised here yet, but nearby Adelaide stations offer ultra-rapid options for road trips.
Sun-Powered Savings Nurom’s 18.4 MJ/m²/day solar radiation – equivalent to 5.11 kW/m²/day – makes rooftop panels a smart partner for home EV chargers. A 5kW solar system could generate 21kWh daily, enough to fully power a Hyundai Ioniq 6 for 145km of emissions-free driving. With electricity prices rising, solar-charged EV owners typically save $600-$1,200 annually compared to grid-only users. Even the BMW X5 PHEV’s 26.4kWh/100km consumption becomes cost-neutral when paired with solar.
Future-Proof Your Drive As Nurom’s EV community grows, so do opportunities to charge smarter. Local installers report surging interest in 7.4kW home wallboxes that integrate with solar arrays. Considering the town’s 889 households often have roof space to spare, it’s no wonder residents are embracing sun-powered mobility. Ready to join them? We connect Nurom drivers with certified solar and EV charger installers for tailored solutions – because your morning coffee should take longer than charging your car.