Electric Vehicles Point Lowly North, SA 5601
The 5601 postcode area, including Point Lowly North, Backy Point, Douglas Point, Douglas Point South, False Bay, Fitzgerald Bay, Iron Knob, Point Lowly, Port Bonython and Whyalla Barson, is home to 28 vehicles. Among these, 0 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 that0% 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 Point Lowly North, Backy Point, Douglas Point, Douglas Point South, False Bay, Fitzgerald Bay, Iron Knob, Point Lowly, Port Bonython and Whyalla Barson are emitting approximately 83 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5601 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, Port Germein, 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 Point Lowly North, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Point Lowly North
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Point Lowly North: Port Germein - approx. 20.9 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Point Lowly North
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Point Lowly North: Port Germein - approx. 20.9 km
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Point Lowly North
Electric Vehicle Point Lowly North - Community Profile
Point Lowly North EV Demographics
With a population of 68 people, Point Lowly North has 28 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 9 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 10 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 9 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Point Lowly North and a combined 0 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 Point Lowly North electric car charging stations. For the 89 homes that already have solar panels in the 5601 postcode, being 81% of the total 110 homes in this community, Point Lowly North 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 along South Australia’s Spencer Gulf, Point Lowly North is a small coastal community where rugged landscapes meet eco-conscious potential. While electric vehicle adoption here is still in its infancy – with no EVs officially registered as of 2023 – Australia’s broader EV revolution (which saw national sales triple between 2021-2023) hints at exciting possibilities for this sun-drenched region. With average solar radiation of 18.70 MJ/m²/day (equivalent to 5.2 kW/m²/day), residents are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in sustainable transport through solar innovation.
Public Charging: Current Landscape At present, Point Lowly North itself has no public EV charging stations, nor do immediate surrounding areas within a 20km radius. This makes home charging solutions particularly vital for early EV adopters. When travelling further afield, major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors compatible with popular models. The Kia EV6 (528km range) and Mercedes-Benz EQB (564km range), for instance, both use CCS2 – Australia’s most common DC fast-charging standard.
Solar-Powered Charging: Lighting the Way Forward Point Lowly North’s exceptional solar resources transform home charging into a cost-effective solution. A typical 6kW solar system here can generate 26kWh daily – enough to fully power a Kia EV6’s 16.5kWh/100km consumption for 157km of emission-free driving. Over a year, this could save $1,500+ compared to petrol costs. For hybrid owners like those considering the Peugeot 508 PHEV (55km electric range), solar charging could cover most daily commutes at near-zero energy costs.
Future-Proofing Your Drive While public infrastructure develops, residents can:
- Install smart home chargers (7-22kW) compatible with solar systems
- Consider bi-directional charging for energy resilience
- Use Type 2 wallboxes for faster AC charging (7-11kW) The MINI Countryman PHEV’s 15.2kWh/100km efficiency shows how even modest solar arrays can sustain electric driving – particularly valuable in remote locations.
Local Charging Considerations
- Off-grid capability matters: With nearest public chargers likely in Whyalla (40km south), solar+storage systems provide charging security
- Harsh coastal conditions require corrosion-resistant charging equipment
- Low population density means tailored solutions beat one-size-fits-all approaches
As Australia accelerates toward its 2030 EV targets, Point Lowly North’s solar potential positions it to punch above its weight in sustainable transport. For those ready to embrace electric driving, pairing a home charger with solar panels isn’t just eco-friendly – it’s a practical solution tailored to our unique coastal environment. Interested in exploring solar-charged EV solutions? Connect with local installers specialising in rugged, marine-grade systems perfect for Point Lowly North’s conditions.