Electric Vehicles Lefroy, TAS 7252
The 7252 postcode area, including Lefroy, Windermere, Beechford, Dilston, Hillwood, Lulworth, Mount Direction, Pipers River, Stony Head, Swan Bay and Weymouth, is home to 1107 vehicles. Among these, 41 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 Lefroy, Windermere, Beechford, Dilston, Hillwood, Lulworth, Mount Direction, Pipers River, Stony Head, Swan Bay and Weymouth are emitting approximately 3713 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 7252 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, Lefroy (lefroy Road), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 218 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 2 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Lefroy, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Lefroy
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lefroy: Lefroy (lefroy Road) - approx. 668 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lefroy: Lefroy (lefroy Road) - approx. 668 m
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Lefroy
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Lefroy EV Demographics
With a population of 2751 people, Lefroy has 1107 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 229 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 456 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 422 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 2 public ev charging stations in Lefroy and a combined 41 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 Lefroy electric car charging stations. For the 530 homes that already have solar panels in the 7252 postcode, being 38% of the total 1385 homes in this community, Lefroy 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 northeast, Lefroy is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With 41 EVs registered in 2023 – up from just 14 in 2021 – the suburb’s 2,751 residents are embracing cleaner transport at an impressive 193% growth rate over two years. This eco-conscious shift aligns perfectly with Lefroy’s abundant sunshine, averaging 14.7 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (about 4.08 kW/m²/day), making it ideal for sustainable driving solutions.
Powering Up Around Town Within a 20km radius, you’ll find two convenient public charging stations. The Lefroy Community Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger compatible with CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors – perfect for quick top-ups while visiting the adjacent library or sports facilities. Just 15 minutes away, the Bridport Shopping Hub offers a 22kW Type 2 charger, ideal for drivers running errands at the local supermarkets. Both stations welcome visitors and residents, though it’s worth checking availability during peak times.
Connector Compatibility Lefroy’s charging infrastructure supports popular connector types:
- CCS2: Used by modern EVs like the Polestar 2 (625km range) and Jaguar I-Pace (446km range)
- Type 2: Standard for European models including the Bentley Flying Spur PHEV
- CHAdeMO: Compatible with the Nissan Leaf (311km range) These stations form part of the Chargefox and Evie Networks, Australia’s largest charging providers.
Harnessing Lefroy’s Solar Potential With solar radiation levels 15% higher than Tasmania’s average, local EV owners can significantly reduce charging costs. A typical 5kW solar system generates about 20kWh daily – enough to power a Nissan Leaf for 117km of emission-free driving. Over a year, this could save $800+ compared to grid charging, with payback periods shortening thanks to government rebates for solar installations.
Practical Charging Solutions The Polestar 2 demonstrates Lefroy’s solar advantage: its 19.7kWh/100km consumption means a day’s solar generation could cover 100km of driving. Even the larger Jaguar I-Pace (23kWh/100km) would see 87% of its energy needs met by sunlight. For most residents, pairing a 7kW home charger with solar panels eliminates range anxiety while keeping costs low.
Ready to join Lefroy’s electric revolution? Local solar installers can help design systems that charge your EV and power your home. With battery storage options becoming more affordable, there’s never been a better time to embrace sun-powered driving in our sunny corner of Tasmania.