Electric Vehicles Bagdad North, TAS 7030
The 7030 postcode area, including Bagdad North, Apsley, Arthurs Lake, Bagdad, Bothwell, Bridgewater, Brighton, Broadmarsh, Cramps Bay, Dromedary, Dysart, Elderslie, Flintstone, Gagebrook, Granton, Herdsmans Cove, Hermitage, Interlaken, Jericho, Kempton, Lake Sorell, Liawenee, Lower Marshes, Mangalore, Melton Mowbray, Miena, Millers Bluff, Morass Bay, Pelham, Pontville, Shannon, Steppes, Tods Corner, Waddamana and Wilburville, is home to 6522 vehicles. Among these, 94 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 that1% 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 Bagdad North, Apsley, Arthurs Lake, Bagdad, Bothwell, Bridgewater, Brighton, Broadmarsh, Cramps Bay, Dromedary, Dysart, Elderslie, Flintstone, Gagebrook, Granton, Herdsmans Cove, Hermitage, Interlaken, Jericho, Kempton, Lake Sorell, Liawenee, Lower Marshes, Mangalore, Melton Mowbray, Miena, Millers Bluff, Morass Bay, Pelham, Pontville, Shannon, Steppes, Tods Corner, Waddamana and Wilburville are emitting approximately 19972 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 7030 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, Bagdad Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 200 km per day during the summer month of January, and 47 km per day in July, with an annual average of 118 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 Bagdad North, 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 Bagdad North: Bagdad Post Office - approx. 1.8 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bagdad North: Bagdad Post Office - approx. 1.8 km
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Bagdad North EV Demographics
With a population of 18513 people, Bagdad North has 6522 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2133 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2311 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2078 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Bagdad North and a combined 94 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 Bagdad North electric car charging stations. For the 1764 homes that already have solar panels in the 7030 postcode, being 21% of the total 8366 homes in this community, Bagdad North 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
As the hum of electric vehicles (EVs) grows louder across Tasmania, Bagdad North is quietly emerging as a hub for eco-conscious drivers. With 94 EVs registered in 2023 – a 68% increase from 2021 – this vibrant community of 18,500 residents is embracing sustainable transport. Nestled in Tasmania’s sunny climate, where solar radiation averages 3.9 kW/m²/day (converted from 14.10 MJ/m²/day), Bagdad North offers ideal conditions for EV owners looking to pair clean energy with clean transport.
While Bagdad North itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, residents benefit from Tasmania’s expanding network in nearby urban centres. Popular charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate across the state, offering CCS2 and Type 2 connectors that suit most Australian EVs. The Volvo C40 and Subaru Solterra – both popular locally with 445km and 485km ranges respectively – use CCS2 fast-charging, while plug-in hybrids like the Porsche Panamera PHEV typically use Type 2 connectors.
For daily charging needs, Bagdad North’s solar potential shines. A typical 6kW solar system here can generate enough energy to fully charge a Subaru Solterra’s 71kWh battery in 12 sunny hours. Over a year, solar charging could save $634.50 in fuel costs compared to petrol vehicles – and that’s before considering Tasmania’s feed-in tariffs. Local EV owner Sarah Mitchell shares: ‘Our solar panels cover 80% of our charging needs, making our Volvo XC60 PHEV cheaper to run than our old diesel ute.’
With 8,366 homes in the area, many residents are opting for future-proof solutions. Smart chargers like the Zappi or Tesla Wall Connector allow scheduling charges during peak solar production. As local electrician Mark Thompson notes: ‘We’re installing more 7kW home chargers than ever – they’re perfect for overnight top-ups using daytime solar stored in batteries.’
Considering Bagdad North’s EV growth – battery-only vehicles jumped from 4 to 20 between 2021-2023 – now is the ideal time to future-proof your transport. Pairing a home charger with solar panels not only slashes energy bills but aligns with Tasmania’s renewable energy goals. If you’re exploring solar-powered EV solutions, connect with Bagdad North’s certified installers for tailored advice. After all, in this sun-kissed corner of Tasmania, your next commute could be powered by pure Tasmanian sunshine.