Electric Vehicles Castra, TAS 7315
The 7315 postcode area, including Castra, Abbotsham, Gawler, Gunns Plains, Leith, Loongana, Nietta, North Motton, Preston, South Nietta, South Preston, Spalford, Sprent, Turners Beach, Ulverstone, Upper Castra and West Ulverstone, is home to 5966 vehicles. Among these, 125 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 Castra, Abbotsham, Gawler, Gunns Plains, Leith, Loongana, Nietta, North Motton, Preston, South Nietta, South Preston, Spalford, Sprent, Turners Beach, Ulverstone, Upper Castra and West Ulverstone are emitting approximately 16523 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 7315 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, Castra Upper, 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 124 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 Castra, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Castra
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Castra: Castra Upper - approx. 5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Castra: Castra Upper - approx. 5 km
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Castra EV Demographics
With a population of 14433 people, Castra has 5966 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2232 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2289 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1445 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Castra and a combined 125 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 Castra electric car charging stations. For the 1692 homes that already have solar panels in the 7315 postcode, being 25% of the total 6895 homes in this community, Castra 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 Tasmania’s sunny North West, Castra is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with 4 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (converted from 14.40 MJ/m²/day), has seen EV registrations surge by 95% since 2021 – jumping from 64 EVs to 125 by 2023. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your guide to staying charged in this progressive corner of Australia.
Public Charging in Castra: Looking Beyond the Suburb While Castra itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, nearby regional hubs like Ulverstone (30km east) and Devonport (45km north) offer reliable options. Popular locations include:
- Devonport Shopping Centre: Features 50kW DC fast chargers compatible with CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors.
- Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre: Hosts Type 2 AC chargers ideal for longer stops. These stations support major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks, ensuring accessibility for most electric cars in Australia.
Connector Compatibility: Matching Your EV Castra’s popular EV models showcase Tasmania’s diverse EV landscape:
- MINI Countryman BEV (CCS2, 422km range)
- Mercedes-Benz EQV (CCS2, 418km range)
- Lexus NX PHEV (Type 2, 87km electric range) Most public chargers in the region support CCS2 (for rapid DC charging) and Type 2 (for AC charging), covering 95% of Australian EV models. CHAdeMO remains available for older Nissan Leaf models.
Solar Charging: Castra’s Secret Weapon With 4kW/m²/day of solar potential – 15% above the Tasmanian average – Castra residents can power their EVs sustainably. A 5kW solar system here typically generates 20kWh daily:
- Charges a MINI Countryman BEV for 122km of driving
- Powers a Lexus NX PHEV for 140km of electric-only range This translates to annual fuel savings of $800-$1,200 compared to petrol vehicles, with payback periods for solar systems often under 7 years.
Making the Switch Simpler While public infrastructure grows, most Castra EV owners charge at home. Pairing a 7kW wall charger (like those used by the Mercedes EQV) with solar panels creates a future-proof setup. For perspective:
- The Land Rover Defender PHEV fully charges in 2.5 hours via home AC
- Solar-powered charging slashes the Rolls-Royce Spectre’s running costs by 70%
Powering Your EV Journey As Castra’s EV community grows, so do sustainable solutions. Local solar installers can help design systems that keep your electric vehicle charged using Tasmania’s abundant sunshine. With battery storage adoption increasing 40% statewide last year, the future of clean driving has never looked brighter – especially under Castra’s sunny skies.