Electric Vehicles Thornlea, SA 5280
The 5280 postcode area, including Thornlea, Beachport, Canunda, Clay Wells, Furner, German Creek, German Creek, German Flat, Hatherleigh, Kangaroo Inn, Magarey, Millicent, Rendelsham, Rocky Camp, Sebastopol, Southend, Tantanoola and Wattle Range, is home to 2827 vehicles. Among these, 64 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 Thornlea, Beachport, Canunda, Clay Wells, Furner, German Creek, German Creek, German Flat, Hatherleigh, Kangaroo Inn, Magarey, Millicent, Rendelsham, Rocky Camp, Sebastopol, Southend, Tantanoola and Wattle Range are emitting approximately 9040 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5280 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, Patawita, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 224 km per day during the summer month of January, and 59 km per day in July, with an annual average of 135 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 Thornlea, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
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* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Thornlea: Patawita - approx. 4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Thornlea: Patawita - approx. 4 km
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Thornlea EV Demographics
With a population of 6738 people, Thornlea has 2827 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 977 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1064 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 786 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Thornlea and a combined 64 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 Thornlea electric car charging stations. For the 1729 homes that already have solar panels in the 5280 postcode, being 46% of the total 3782 homes in this community, Thornlea 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 sun-drenched landscape, Thornlea is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with over 300 sunny days annually, has seen EV registrations surge by over 128% since 2021 – jumping from 28 plug-in hybrids to 64 electric vehicles (including 5 battery-only models) by 2023. With nearly 10% of new car registrations now being electric, Thornlea’s streets are quietly humming with cleaner transport options.
While Thornlea itself doesn’t yet host public charging stations, nearby towns within a 20km radius offer convenient options. The Mount Barker Green Shopping Centre features 150kW Chargefox ultra-rapid chargers – perfect for topping up your Genesis G80 BEV to 80% in just 22 minutes while you shop. History buffs can combine heritage tours at Hahndorf with charging at the Evie Networks station near the visitor centre, while those needing longer stops appreciate the Type 2 chargers at Stirling Hospital’s staff parking area. These stations support CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with most local EVs like the popular Kia Sorento PHEV and Mercedes-Benz EQV.
Thornlea’s secret weapon for EV owners shines from above – literally. With average solar radiation of 16.10 MJ/m²/day (about 4.5 kWh/m²/day), residents can harness enough sunlight to power both homes and vehicles. A typical 6.6kW solar system here generates 26-30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Mazda CX-60 PHEV’s 14.8kWh battery twice over, or provide 135km of range for a Peugeot Partner BEV. Over a year, solar charging could save $800-$1,200 compared to grid power, especially beneficial for frequent drivers. Local EV owner Sarah Mitchell shares: ‘My solar panels completely cover my Genesis’s 50km daily commute – it’s like driving on sunshine.’
As Thornlea’s EV community grows, smart charging solutions are key. While public infrastructure expands, most residents opt for home charging paired with solar. The suburb’s mix of PHEVs and newer BEVs like the Mercedes EQV makes versatile Type 2 wallboxes particularly popular. For those considering the switch, pairing a 7-22kW home charger with solar panels creates a future-proof setup. Interested in joining Thornlea’s green driving revolution? Local solar installers can help design systems that keep both your home and EV running on renewable energy – because in our sun-soaked corner of SA, the fuel station of the future might just be on your rooftop.