Electric Vehicles Woodleigh, SA 5311
The 5311 postcode area, including Woodleigh, Alawoona, Billiatt, Bugle Hut, Maggea, Malpas, Meribah, Paruna, Schell Well, Taldra, Taplan, Veitch and Wunkar, is home to 145 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 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 Woodleigh, Alawoona, Billiatt, Bugle Hut, Maggea, Malpas, Meribah, Paruna, Schell Well, Taldra, Taplan, Veitch and Wunkar are emitting approximately 534 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 5311 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, Loxton 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 Woodleigh, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Woodleigh
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Woodleigh: Loxton Research Centre - approx. 9.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Woodleigh: Loxton Research Centre - approx. 9.2 km
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Woodleigh EV Demographics
With a population of 343 people, Woodleigh has 145 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 28 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 57 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 60 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Woodleigh 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 Woodleigh electric car charging stations. For the 72 homes that already have solar panels in the 5311 postcode, being 38% of the total 188 homes in this community, Woodleigh 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, Woodleigh (population 343) is embracing electric vehicles (EVs) with quiet enthusiasm. While only three plug-in hybrid EVs were registered locally between 2022-2023 – up from zero in 2021 – this reflects Australia’s broader shift toward sustainable transport. With 188 homes and abundant sunshine averaging 5.1 kWh/m²/day (converted from 18.20 MJ/m²/day), Woodleigh’s eco-conscious residents are ideally positioned to combine EV ownership with solar power.
Public EV charging stations remain limited within Woodleigh itself, but nearby regional hubs within a 20km radius offer accessible options. Popular locations like the Murray Bridge shopping precinct and Adelaide Hills tourist spots typically feature CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with most modern EVs. While specific station counts aren’t available, networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the region, offering rapid charging for models like the Renault Megane E-Tech (35-minute charge) and BMW iX1 (29-minute charge). Always check your vehicle’s compatibility – most Australian EVs use CCS2 (e.g., LDV Mifa9) or Type 2 (e.g., Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV).
For Woodleigh residents, solar-powered home charging is a game-changer. With 5.1 kWh/m²/day solar radiation, a standard 6kW system could generate 30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Renault Megane E-Tech (15.6kWh/100km) for 190km of driving. This translates to $500-$800 annual fuel savings compared to petrol cars. Hybrid owners like Audi Q5 PHEV drivers can recharge overnight using solar-stored battery power, maximising their 55km electric range.
Considering Woodleigh’s limited public infrastructure, home charging paired with solar offers both convenience and cost efficiency. Local solar installers can design systems to match your EV’s needs – whether you drive a compact plug-in hybrid or a family-sized LDV Mifa9. Ready to harness the sun for your EV? Contact Woodleigh’s solar professionals through our directory for tailored solutions that turn your rooftop into a personal power station.