Electric Vehicles Weekeroo, SA 5440
The 5440 postcode area, including Weekeroo, Billeroo West, Abminga Station, Benda, Bimbowrie, Bindarrah, Boolcoomatta, Bulloo Creek, Cockburn, Curnamona, Devonborough Downs, Erudina, Florina Station, Frome Downs, Grampus, Kalabity, Kalkaroo, Koonamore, Lake Frome, Manna Hill, Manunda Station, Martins Well, Melton Station, Mingary, Mooleulooloo, Mount Victor Station, Mulyungarie, Mundi Mundi, Mutooroo, Nackara, Netley Gap, Olary, Oulnina, Oulnina Park, Outalpa, Pine Creek Station, Plumbago, Pualco Range, Quinyambie, Tepco Station, Tikalina, Wadnaminga, Waukaringa, Wiawera, Winnininnie, Wompinie, Yarramba and Yunta, is home to 62 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 Weekeroo, Billeroo West, Abminga Station, Benda, Bimbowrie, Bindarrah, Boolcoomatta, Bulloo Creek, Cockburn, Curnamona, Devonborough Downs, Erudina, Florina Station, Frome Downs, Grampus, Kalabity, Kalkaroo, Koonamore, Lake Frome, Manna Hill, Manunda Station, Martins Well, Melton Station, Mingary, Mooleulooloo, Mount Victor Station, Mulyungarie, Mundi Mundi, Mutooroo, Nackara, Netley Gap, Olary, Oulnina, Oulnina Park, Outalpa, Pine Creek Station, Plumbago, Pualco Range, Quinyambie, Tepco Station, Tikalina, Wadnaminga, Waukaringa, Wiawera, Winnininnie, Wompinie, Yarramba and Yunta are emitting approximately 343 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5440 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, Plumbago, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 241 km per day during the summer month of January, and 94 km per day in July, with an annual average of 165 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 Weekeroo, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Weekeroo
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Weekeroo: Plumbago - approx. 18.8 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Weekeroo: Plumbago - approx. 18.8 km
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Weekeroo EV Demographics
With a population of 134 people, Weekeroo has 62 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 25 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 18 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 19 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Weekeroo 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 Weekeroo electric car charging stations. For the 39 homes that already have solar panels in the 5440 postcode, being 28% of the total 139 homes in this community, Weekeroo 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, Weekeroo may be small – with just 134 residents and 70 registered vehicles – but its potential for electric vehicle (EV) adoption shines bright. While official registrations show no EVs in town yet (2021-2023 data), regional trends mirror Australia’s 85% national EV sales surge in 2023. For Weekeroo’s eco-conscious community, the combination of wide-open spaces and exceptional solar resources (5.5kW/m²/day – enough to power 3-4 EV charges weekly from a 5kW system) makes sustainable driving an enticing prospect.
While Weekeroo itself doesn’t currently have public EV charging stations, residents planning regional trips should note South Australia’s growing network. Major providers like Chargefox and Evie Networks offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors at key highway locations, compatible with popular models like the Volvo EX30 (462km range) and BMW iX1 (464km range). The Lexus NX PHEV and Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV – both using Type 2 charging – demonstrate how even plug-in hybrids benefit from Weekeroo’s solar potential.
Home charging emerges as Weekeroo’s smartest solution. With 19.80MJ/m²/day solar radiation (equivalent to 5.5kW/hours daily generation per 1kW system), residents could fully charge a BMW iX1’s 64.7kWh battery in 2-3 sunny days using a 5kW solar array. Pairing solar panels with a 7.2kW home charger (suitable for most vehicles) slashes charging costs – a Volvo EX30 covering 100km would cost just $1.40 using solar versus $7.70 on grid power.
Three key advantages make solar-EV pairing ideal for Weekeroo:
- Energy Independence: Offset 75-90% of charging needs with solar
- Future-Proofing: CCS2/Type 2 home chargers suit all current EV models
- Low Maintenance: Solar systems thrive in Weekeroo’s clear climate
For those considering the switch, local solar installers can design systems matching your driving needs – whether it’s a Porsche Cayenne PHEV’s 42km electric range or a Lexus NX’s 87km battery capacity. With federal EV incentives and SA’s Home Battery Scheme, creating your personal charging oasis has never been more accessible.
Ready to harness Weekeroo’s sunshine for your future EV? Our network connects you with certified solar installers who understand regional conditions and vehicle-specific power requirements. Whether you’re eyeing that first electric vehicle or simply planning ahead, sustainable driving starts right here – one solar panel at a time.