Electric Vehicles Eggs And Bacon Bay, TAS 7112
The 7112 postcode area, including Eggs And Bacon Bay, Huon Island, Abels Bay, Charlotte Cove, Cygnet, Deep Bay, Garden Island Creek, Gardners Bay, Nicholls Rivulet, Randalls Bay and Verona Sands, is home to 1313 vehicles. Among these, 47 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 that4% 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 Eggs And Bacon Bay, Huon Island, Abels Bay, Charlotte Cove, Cygnet, Deep Bay, Garden Island Creek, Gardners Bay, Nicholls Rivulet, Randalls Bay and Verona Sands are emitting approximately 3778 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 7112 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, Verona Sands, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 188 km per day during the summer month of January, and 41 km per day in July, with an annual average of 106 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 5 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Eggs And Bacon Bay, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Eggs And Bacon Bay
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Eggs And Bacon Bay: Verona Sands - approx. 5.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Eggs And Bacon Bay: Verona Sands - approx. 5.3 km
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Eggs And Bacon Bay EV Demographics
With a population of 3257 people, Eggs And Bacon Bay has 1313 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 506 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 530 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 277 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 5 public ev charging stations in Eggs And Bacon Bay and a combined 47 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 Eggs And Bacon Bay electric car charging stations. For the 580 homes that already have solar panels in the 7112 postcode, being 32% of the total 1818 homes in this community, Eggs And Bacon Bay 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 sun-drenched south, Eggs And Bacon Bay is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With 47 EVs registered in 2023 – a 161% jump from just 18 in 2021 – this eco-conscious coastal community perfectly blends sustainable living with laidback charm. Whether you’re a resident or visiting the Huon Valley’s famous apple orchards, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Powering Up Around Town Five public charging stations serve Eggs And Bacon Bay and its surrounding 20km radius, ensuring no driver gets caught short. The Eggs And Bacon Bay Community Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/CHAdeMO) – perfect for topping up your Hyundai Kona BEV to 80% in under an hour while browsing local artisan markets. Head to Surfside Shopping Complex for 22kW Type 2 charging as you stock up on supplies, or use the 7kW charger at Huon Valley Hospital while attending appointments. All locations offer 24/7 access, with two additional stations in nearby Cygnet ensuring seamless regional travel.
Plug-In Compatibility Local charging points support Australia’s most common connectors. CCS2 ports (used by 80% of new EVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) dominate rapid charging infrastructure, while Type 2 Mennekes connectors cater to plug-in hybrids like the BMW X5 PHEV. Though CHAdeMO ports are less common, they’re available at key locations for Nissan Leaf drivers. Chargefox and Evie Networks manage most stations, with RFID card or app activation required.
Sun-Powered Savings With 12.90 MJ/m²/day solar radiation (equivalent to 3.58 kWh/m²/day), Eggs And Bacon Bay residents can turn rooftops into fuel stations. A typical 6.6kW solar system produces 25-30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Mazda MX-30 BEV’s 35.5kWh battery in 1.5 sunny days. For MG HS PHEV owners, daily commutes could cost literally nothing: its 63km electric range requires just 12kWh, easily covered by 3-4 hours of midday sun. Over a year, solar charging could save $600+ compared to petrol costs for hybrid drivers.
Future-Proof Your Drive As EV registrations triple yearly in Eggs And Bacon Bay, savvy drivers are pairing home chargers with solar systems. Local installers report 7kW wallboxes (fully charging a BMW X5 PHEV overnight) are particularly popular. With Tasmania’s generous feed-in tariffs, excess solar can offset charging costs during cloudy weeks. Ready to join the revolution? Three local solar companies specialise in EV-integrated systems – let us connect you with accredited installers to design your sun-powered transport solution.