Electric Vehicles Central Plateau, TAS 7304
The 7304 postcode area, including Central Plateau, Brandum, Breona, Caveside, Chudleigh, Dairy Plains, Deloraine, Doctors Point, Dunorlan, Elizabeth Town, Golden Valley, Jackeys Marsh, Kimberley, Liena, Mayberry, Meander, Mersey Forest, Mole Creek, Moltema, Montana, Needles, Parkham, Quamby Brook, Red Hills, Reedy Marsh, Reynolds Neck, Walls Of Jerusalem, Weegena, Weetah and Western Creek, is home to 2357 vehicles. Among these, 50 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 Central Plateau, Brandum, Breona, Caveside, Chudleigh, Dairy Plains, Deloraine, Doctors Point, Dunorlan, Elizabeth Town, Golden Valley, Jackeys Marsh, Kimberley, Liena, Mayberry, Meander, Mersey Forest, Mole Creek, Moltema, Montana, Needles, Parkham, Quamby Brook, Red Hills, Reedy Marsh, Reynolds Neck, Walls Of Jerusalem, Weegena, Weetah and Western Creek are emitting approximately 7373 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 7304 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, Lake Augusta, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 206 km per day during the summer month of January, and 41 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 Central Plateau, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Central Plateau
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Central Plateau: Lake Augusta - approx. 184 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Central Plateau: Lake Augusta - approx. 184 m
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Central Plateau EV Demographics
With a population of 5712 people, Central Plateau has 2357 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 773 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 862 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 722 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Central Plateau and a combined 50 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 Central Plateau electric car charging stations. For the 870 homes that already have solar panels in the 7304 postcode, being 29% of the total 3045 homes in this community, Central Plateau 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 highlands, Central Plateau is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, known for its crisp climate and stunning landscapes, has seen EV registrations triple since 2021 – from just 22 electric vehicles to 50 by 2023. With 10% of new 2023 vehicle registrations being plug-in hybrids or battery-electric models, locals are clearly shifting gears towards sustainable transport.
While Central Plateau itself currently has limited public charging infrastructure, nearby towns within a 20km radius offer accessible options for both residents and visitors. Popular charging spots in surrounding areas typically feature:
- Fast chargers at regional shopping hubs
- Destination chargers near tourist attractions
- Reliable stations at medical facilities
Three major charging networks service the region:
- Chargefox (CCS2/Type 2)
- Evie Networks (CCS2/CHAdeMO)
- Tesla Superchargers (proprietary connectors)
Most modern EVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQA (Type 2) and Kia EV9 (CCS2) charge effortlessly here. The MG ZS BEV demonstrates Tasmania’s charging practicality – its 54-minute 80% charge at 50kW stations makes day trips feasible.
Solar-powered charging shines in Central Plateau, where average daily solar radiation reaches 3.94 kW/m² – 18% above Australia’s mainland average. A 5kW solar system could fully charge an MG ZS BEV’s 17.7kWh/100km consumption in 3.5 sunny hours. This translates to annual fuel savings over $1,500 compared to petrol equivalents.
For homeowners, combining solar panels with smart chargers like the Zappi creates a self-sufficient ecosystem. During Tasmania’s long summer days, many EV owners achieve complete energy independence, while winter months still provide 60-70% solar charging capacity.
As Central Plateau’s EV community grows, now is the perfect time to future-proof your transport. Pairing a home charger with solar panels not only slashes energy costs but aligns with the region’s sustainable ethos. Our local solar installers can help design a system tailored to your EV’s needs – whether you drive a compact MG or a family-sized Kia EV9. Let’s power Tasmania’s clean energy future together, one sun-powered kilometre at a time.