Electric Vehicles Mayfield, TAS 7248
The 7248 postcode area, including Mayfield, Alanvale, Inveresk, Mowbray Heights, Invermay, Mowbray, Newnham and Rocherlea, is home to 5634 vehicles. Among these, 143 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 that3% 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 Mayfield, Alanvale, Inveresk, Mowbray Heights, Invermay, Mowbray, Newnham and Rocherlea are emitting approximately 15518 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 7248 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, Mowbray Golf Course, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 212 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 13 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Mayfield, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Mayfield
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mayfield: Mowbray Golf Course - approx. 1.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mayfield: Mowbray Golf Course - approx. 1.1 km
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Mayfield
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Mayfield EV Demographics
With a population of 15543 people, Mayfield has 5634 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2585 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1971 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1078 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 13 public ev charging stations in Mayfield and a combined 143 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 Mayfield electric car charging stations. For the 1242 homes that already have solar panels in the 7248 postcode, being 18% of the total 6924 homes in this community, Mayfield 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, Mayfield is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with 4.14 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (equivalent to 14.90 MJ/m²/day), has seen remarkable EV growth: registrations surged from 62 EVs in 2021 to 143 by 2023 – a 130% increase. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your guide to staying charged in Mayfield.
Mayfield offers 13 public electric vehicle charging stations within a 20km radius, blending convenience with practicality. The Mayfield Central Shopping Complex hosts a 50kW DC fast charger – perfect for topping up your Genesis GV60 (18-minute partial charge) while grabbing groceries. Visitors to St Luke’s Private Hospital can use 22kW Type 2 chargers, ideal for longer stops. For those exploring Tasmania’s scenic routes, the nearby Launceston Travel Centre provides ultra-rapid 350kW CCS2 chargers, compatible with Audi e-tron GT models.
Three major networks serve the area: Chargefox (CCS2/Type 2), Evie Networks (CCS2/CHAdeMO), and Tesla Superchargers (exclusive to Tesla models). Most local EVs like the MINI Countryman BEV (130kW CCS2) and Lexus UX BEV (Type 2) are compatible with these stations. CHAdeMO connectors remain less common, so Nissan Leaf owners should plan accordingly.
With Mayfield’s abundant sunshine, solar-powered EV charging shines as a cost-effective solution. A 6kW solar system generates about 24kWh daily – enough to fully charge a CUPRA Formentor PHEV (14.1kWh/100km) for 170km of emission-free driving. For the average local commute (30km/day), solar charging could slash energy costs by 80% compared to petrol. Combined with Tasmania’s renewable energy rebates, solar EV owners often break even on installation costs within 4-5 years.
Looking to future-proof your transport? Pairing a 7kW electric vehicle home charger with solar panels lets you charge overnight using daytime solar exports. Local installers report most Mayfield homes can support 10kW solar systems – sufficient to power both households and EVs year-round.
Ready to join Mayfield’s electric revolution? Explore solar-chargedriving with guidance from accredited local installers. They’ll help design systems matching your EV’s needs – whether you’re cruising in a 540km-range Audi e-tron GT or zipping about in an efficient Lexus UX BEV. Charge smart, drive green, and let Tasmania’s sunshine power your journey.