Electric Vehicles Northdown, TAS 7307
The 7307 postcode area, including Northdown, Bakers Beach, Harford, Hawley Beach, Latrobe, Moriarty, Port Sorell, Sassafras, Shearwater, Squeaking Point, Thirlstane and Wesley Vale, is home to 4489 vehicles. Among these, 79 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 Northdown, Bakers Beach, Harford, Hawley Beach, Latrobe, Moriarty, Port Sorell, Sassafras, Shearwater, Squeaking Point, Thirlstane and Wesley Vale are emitting approximately 12634 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 7307 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, Northdown (hamley), 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 129 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 4 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Northdown, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Northdown
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Northdown: Northdown (hamley) - approx. 1.3 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Northdown
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Northdown: Northdown (hamley) - approx. 1.3 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 Northdown
Electric Vehicle Northdown - Community Profile
Northdown EV Demographics
With a population of 10767 people, Northdown has 4489 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1510 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1819 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1160 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 4 public ev charging stations in Northdown and a combined 79 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 Northdown electric car charging stations. For the 1414 homes that already have solar panels in the 7307 postcode, being 26% of the total 5350 homes in this community, Northdown 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
Northdown’s quiet streets and eco-conscious community are embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With 79 EVs registered in 2023 – a 108% increase from 2021 – this coastal Tasmanian suburb is fast becoming a hub for sustainable transport. Blessed with clean air and average solar radiation of 4.25 kW/m²/day (converted from 15.30 MJ/m²/day), Northdown offers ideal conditions for EV owners looking to combine green energy with practical motoring.
Public charging options keep Northdown drivers connected. Within a 20km radius, four stations cater to both locals and visitors exploring Tasmania’s picturesque North West. The Devonport Central shopping precinct hosts a 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/CHAdeMO), perfect for topping up your MG HS PHEV while grabbing supplies. At the Spirit of Tasmania Terminal, two Type 2 AC chargers (22kW) welcome travellers – though you’ll want to check ferry schedules if charging your Porsche Panamera PHEV here. The Mersey Community Hospital’s 7kW Type 2 charger serves as a reliable option for slower, destination charging.
Three major networks operate locally: Chargefox’s ultra-rapid stations, Evie Networks’ strategic regional hubs, and Jolt’s free 7kW chargers (first 15 minutes daily). Compatibility is straightforward – CCS2 ports suit modern EVs like the LDV Mifa9, while Type 2 connectors (Mennekes) work with European models including the Volkswagen Touareg PHEV. CHAdeMO remains available but less common, mainly supporting older Japanese imports.
Harnessing Northdown’s solar potential can transform home charging. A typical 6.6kW solar system here generates about 29kWh daily – enough to fully power a MINI Hatch BEV’s 32.6kWh battery in summer months. Pairing solar with off-peak tariffs could slash charging costs by 60-80% compared to petrol. For the average local driving 15,000km annually in an MG HS PHEV (19.2kWh/100km), solar charging might save over $700 yearly.
Considering an electric vehicle home charger? Combining it with solar panels turns Northdown’s abundant sunshine into free fuel. Local installers can design systems that charge your EV by day and power your home at night – ask about smart chargers that prioritise solar energy. Ready to join Northdown’s green transport future? Explore tailored solar solutions today and turn your driveway into a personal charging station powered by Tasmania’s crisp coastal skies.