Electric Vehicles Wanbi, SA 5310
The 5310 postcode area, including Wanbi and Caliph, is home to 9 vehicles. Among these, 3 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 that33% 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 Wanbi and Caliph are emitting approximately 86 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5310 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, Wanbi Research Centre, 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 76 km per day in July, with an annual average of 153 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 Wanbi, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Wanbi
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wanbi: Wanbi Research Centre - approx. 3.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wanbi: Wanbi Research Centre - approx. 3.3 km
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Wanbi EV Demographics
With a population of 30 people, Wanbi has 9 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 0 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 5 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Wanbi and a combined 3 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 Wanbi electric car charging stations. For the 13 homes that already have solar panels in the 5310 postcode, being 108% of the total 12 homes in this community, Wanbi 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 landscapes, Wanbi (population 30) might seem an unlikely hotspot for electric vehicle adoption. Yet this tight-knit community is quietly embracing cleaner transport – EV registrations jumped from 3 in 2021 to 6 in 2023 (3 EVs and 3 plug-in hybrids), representing 25% of all local vehicles. With 18MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 5kW/m²/day), residents are perfectly positioned to harness renewable energy for their transport needs.
While Wanbi itself currently has no public EV charging stations, drivers can find options within a 20km radius. The nearby regional centre of Murrayville hosts a Chargefox rapid charger (CCS2/Type 2 compatible), ideal for models like the Kia EV6 or BMW iX. For daily needs, most locals rely on home charging – a practical solution given Wanbi’s 12 houses and abundant sunshine.
Solar power transforms EV ownership here. A 5kW system generates enough daily energy to fully charge a Renault Kangoo BEV (286km range) while covering household needs. At 5kW/m²/day irradiation, residents could power a Mercedes-Benz EQS for 587km weekly using just rooftop solar. This synergy between sun and steel makes Wanbi’s EVs remarkably affordable to run – solar charging slashes energy costs to about 5¢/km compared to 15¢/km on grid power.
CCS2 and Type 2 connectors dominate locally, compatible with all registered EVs including the MG HS PHEV and future-proofed for Australian models. While CHAdeMO support is limited, adapters can bridge compatibility gaps for visitors.
For Wanbi’s 12 households, home charging paired with solar isn’t just convenient – it’s transformative. As local EV owner Glen Smith notes: ‘Our panels power both home and car – it feels like driving on sunshine.’ With battery storage options now available, residents can charge EVs overnight using daytime solar reserves.
Considering an EV? Pairing a 7kW home charger with solar panels could eliminate fuel costs entirely. Local installers recommend 6.6kW solar systems to offset both household and EV energy use. Ready to harness Wanbi’s solar potential? We connect residents with certified installers for tailored clean energy solutions. Your next road trip could be powered by outback sun.