Electric Vehicles Shaugh, SA 5267
The 5267 postcode area, including Shaugh, Brimbago, Coombe, Keith, Laffer, Makin, Mccallum, Mount Charles, Petherick, Sherwood, Willalooka and Wirrega, is home to 706 vehicles. Among these, 13 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 Shaugh, Brimbago, Coombe, Keith, Laffer, Makin, Mccallum, Mount Charles, Petherick, Sherwood, Willalooka and Wirrega are emitting approximately 2502 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5267 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, Kangaringa, 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 71 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 4 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Shaugh, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Shaugh
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Shaugh: Kangaringa - approx. 6.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Shaugh: Kangaringa - approx. 6.6 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 Shaugh
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Shaugh EV Demographics
With a population of 1768 people, Shaugh has 706 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 208 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 284 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 214 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 4 public ev charging stations in Shaugh and a combined 13 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 Shaugh electric car charging stations. For the 491 homes that already have solar panels in the 5267 postcode, being 56% of the total 872 homes in this community, Shaugh 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 sunny landscapes, Shaugh is embracing electric vehicles (EVs) with open arms. This tight-knit, eco-conscious community has seen EV registrations surge from just 8 plug-in hybrids in 2021 to 26 electric vehicles (all plug-in hybrids) by 2023 – a 225% increase. With 4.8 kW/m² of daily solar radiation (converted from 17.30 MJ/m²), residents are perfectly positioned to combine clean energy with modern transport. Let’s explore your charging options in and around Shaugh.
Four public charging stations serve drivers within a 20km radius, blending convenience with local charm. The Shaugh Community Shopping Centre hosts a dual CCS2/Type 2 charger – perfect for topping up while grabbing supplies. Nature lovers appreciate the Mount Lofty Lookout station (Type 2), where you can charge amidst breathtaking views. For visitors, the Shaugh District Hospital offers reliable CCS2 charging. These stations support most modern EVs, including popular models like the BYD Atto 3 and BMW iX3.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks maintain these stations, ensuring compatibility with common Australian connectors. CCS2 ports (found on the Volvo C40 and Toyota bZ4X) and Type 2 sockets (used by the BMW iX3) dominate local infrastructure, while CHAdeMO ports remain available for older models. Always check your vehicle’s connector type, though most new owners will find seamless compatibility.
Shaugh’s solar potential makes home charging particularly attractive. A typical 5kW solar system here generates about 24kWh daily – enough to fully power a BYD Atto 3 (16kWh/100km) for 150km of emissions-free driving. Compared to grid power at ~30c/kWh, solar charging could save $700+ annually for average drivers. The BMW 5 Series BEV owner could slash charging costs by 65% using solar energy.
As Shaugh’s EV community grows, pairing home chargers with solar panels becomes increasingly strategic. Whether you’re drawn to the Toyota bZ4X’s 535km range or the Volvo C40’s rapid 27-minute charges, solar integration future-proofs your investment. If you’re considering this eco-smart combo, local installers can help design a system tailored to Shaugh’s bright climate and your driving needs. Let’s drive Shaugh’s sustainable future forward – one sun-powered kilometre at a time.