Electric Vehicles Tarcowie, SA 5431
The 5431 postcode area, including Tarcowie, Wallaway, Amyton, Black Rock, Coomooroo, Eurelia, Hammond, Johnburg, Johnburgh, Minburra, Minburra Plain, Minburra Station, Morchard, North Hills, Orroroo, Pekina, 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 Tarcowie, Wallaway, Amyton, Black Rock, Coomooroo, Eurelia, Hammond, Johnburg, Johnburgh, Minburra, Minburra Plain, Minburra Station, Morchard, North Hills, Orroroo, Pekina, 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, Tarcowie, 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 Tarcowie, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Tarcowie
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tarcowie: Tarcowie - approx. 6.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tarcowie: Tarcowie - approx. 6.9 km
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Tarcowie EV Demographics
With a population of 746 people, Tarcowie 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 Tarcowie 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 Tarcowie 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, Tarcowie 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 Mid North, Tarcowie (population 746) is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with quiet enthusiasm. While small in size, this eco-minded community has seen EV registrations double since 2021 – from 4 plug-in hybrids to 8 in 2023. With abundant sunshine averaging 18.6 MJ/m² daily (about 5.17 kW/m²), solar-powered charging is becoming a smart choice for locals navigating the shift from petrol engines.
Public charging stations remain scarce in Tarcowie itself, with no dedicated facilities within a 20km radius. Residents and visitors planning longer journeys typically charge at home or use facilities in larger nearby towns like Jamestown (65km north) or Peterborough (80km east). This makes home charging solutions particularly valuable for Tarcowie’s 460 households.
Most local EV owners use Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors compatible with popular plug-in hybrids like the BMW 5 Series PHEV (54km electric range) and Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV (61km range). CCS2 ports – common in newer EVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQB – are also future-proof options. While CHAdeMO stations exist nationally, they’re less relevant for Tarcowie’s current fleet of primarily European-model PHEVs.
Solar charging shines here – literally. Tarcowie’s 5.17 kW/m² daily solar irradiation means a 5kW system could generate 26kWh on average – enough to fully charge a Mercedes EQB’s 14.7kWh/100km battery while powering a typical home. For popular local models like the Peugeot 308 PHEV (20.7kWh/100km), daytime charging could slash fuel costs by 70-100% compared to petrol. Even basic wall chargers (2.3-7.2kW) work well with PHEVs’ smaller batteries – the Alfa Romeo Tonale charges fully in 2.5 hours using a 7.2kW setup.
As Tarcowie’s EV numbers grow, pairing home chargers with solar makes increasing sense. Local installers can design systems that charge vehicles during peak sunlight while managing household needs. With battery storage, surplus energy can even power overnight charging – perfect for commuters needing their Peugeot 308 PHEV’s 60km range ready by dawn.
Considering the jump to electric? For Tarcowie residents, starting with a home charger and solar panels offers both convenience and long-term savings. Our team connects locals with accredited installers to create tailored solutions – because in this sun-drenched corner of SA, your next ‘fuel station’ might just be on your rooftop.