Electric Vehicles Pekina, SA 5431
The 5431 postcode area, including Pekina, Wallaway, Amyton, Black Rock, Coomooroo, Eurelia, Hammond, Johnburg, Johnburgh, Minburra, Minburra Plain, Minburra Station, Morchard, North Hills, Orroroo, Tarcowie, Walloway, Willowie and Yalpara, is home to 310 vehicles. Among these, 8 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 that3% 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 Pekina, Wallaway, Amyton, Black Rock, Coomooroo, Eurelia, Hammond, Johnburg, Johnburgh, Minburra, Minburra Plain, Minburra Station, Morchard, North Hills, Orroroo, Tarcowie, Walloway, Willowie and Yalpara are emitting approximately 1194 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5431 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, The Rocks, 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 159 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 Pekina, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Pekina
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pekina: The Rocks - approx. 5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pekina: The Rocks - approx. 5 km
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Pekina EV Demographics
With a population of 746 people, Pekina has 310 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 84 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 110 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 116 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Pekina and a combined 8 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 Pekina electric car charging stations. For the 296 homes that already have solar panels in the 5431 postcode, being 64% of the total 460 homes in this community, Pekina 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 Mid North, Pekina (population: 746) is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with quiet determination. While EVs remain a novelty in this tight-knit rural community, registrations have doubled since 2021 – from 4 plug-in hybrids to 8 electric vehicles by 2023. With abundant sunshine averaging 18.90 MJ/m²/day (equivalent to 5.25 kW/m²/day), eco-conscious residents are increasingly pairing solar power with EV ownership for sustainable transport solutions.
Public EV charging stations remain scarce in Pekina itself, with no dedicated facilities within the township. However, drivers can access regional networks within a 20km radius. The nearby towns of Port Pirie (90km west) and Jamestown (65km southeast) host Chargefox and Evie Networks stations at key locations like the Jamestown Hospital precinct and Port Pirie shopping districts. These sites typically offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – the Australian standard compatible with popular models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Porsche Taycan. While CHAdeMO ports exist regionally, their limited prevalence makes CCS2 the practical choice for most drivers.
For Pekina residents, home charging proves most practical. The region’s exceptional solar potential enables cost-effective EV powering – a 5kW solar system can generate enough daily energy to fully charge a Hyundai Ioniq 5 (17.9kWh/100km) for 120km of driving. With electricity prices rising, solar-charged EVs save approximately $1,500 annually compared to petrol vehicles. Local installers recommend pairing 7kW home chargers (suitable for Type 2 connectors) with battery storage to maximise solar utilisation.
Popular local EVs like the LDV eT60 ute (330km range) and Volkswagen Touareg PHEV (51km electric range) demonstrate Pekina’s blend of practicality and luxury. Charging times vary dramatically: while the Porsche Taycan needs 93 minutes on a 50kW charger, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 achieves 80% charge in 18 minutes using ultra-rapid 800V systems available in Adelaide.
As Pekina’s EV adoption grows, smart charging solutions are key. Residents can offset 100% of their driving emissions using solar – a 6.6kW solar array generates ~30kWh daily, sufficient for 150km in efficient EVs. With federal and state rebates available, the payback period for solar-charging systems now sits under 5 years for most households.
Considering the jump to electric? Local solar installers can design bespoke charging solutions harnessing Pekina’s 300+ sunny days annually. By pairing home chargers with solar panels and smart energy management, drivers gain independence from distant public stations while slashing fuel costs. Contact Pekina’s renewable energy specialists today to power your EV with pure South Australian sunshine.