Electric Vehicles Osmaston, TAS 7303
The 7303 postcode area, including Osmaston, Birralee, Cluan, Exton, Oaks, Westbury and Whitemore, is home to 1144 vehicles. Among these, 24 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 Osmaston, Birralee, Cluan, Exton, Oaks, Westbury and Whitemore are emitting approximately 3630 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 7303 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, Westbury (valley View), 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Osmaston, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Osmaston
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Osmaston: Westbury (valley View) - approx. 7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Osmaston: Westbury (valley View) - approx. 7 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 Osmaston
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Osmaston EV Demographics
With a population of 2788 people, Osmaston has 1144 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 316 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 449 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 379 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Osmaston and a combined 24 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 Osmaston electric car charging stations. For the 391 homes that already have solar panels in the 7303 postcode, being 30% of the total 1307 homes in this community, Osmaston 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 scenic heartland, Osmaston is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with its eco-minded community and abundant renewable energy potential. While the suburb’s EV adoption is still modest, registrations tell a promising story: between 2021 and 2023, electric vehicle numbers grew from 20 to 24 – a 20% increase. Battery-only EVs saw particularly strong growth, tripling from 3 to 7 during this period. With Tasmania’s grid already powered by 100% renewables, Osmaston residents are uniquely positioned to drive green.
Public EV Charging in Osmaston Currently, Osmaston itself has no public EV charging stations. However, drivers can access regional networks within a 20km radius. Nearby hubs like Launceston (65km away) host Chargefox ultra-rapid stations and Tesla Superchargers, ideal for longer journeys. For local trips, most residents rely on home charging – a practical choice given Tasmania’s affordable electricity rates (28-32c/kWh).
Charging Compatibility Major charging networks in Tasmania use CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with popular models like the Tesla Model Y (510km range) and Kia EV9 (443km range). The MG ZS BEV – a budget-friendly option with 360km range – uses CCS2 for rapid 54-minute top-ups. While CHAdeMO ports are less common, adapters allow Nissan Leaf owners to connect.
Solar-Powered Charging: Osmaston’s Hidden Advantage With 4.11kW/m²/day solar radiation (14.80MJ converted), Osmaston rooftops can become personal power stations. A 5kW solar system generates ~20kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Tesla Model Y every 3 days. Over a year, this could save $1,300 compared to grid charging. Even the energy-hungry Volvo XC60 PHEV (26.2kWh/100km) becomes cost-effective when paired with solar.
Local Solar Solutions Given limited public infrastructure, home charging shines here. The Tesla Wall Connector ($550 installed) adds 117km/hour, while portable 3.6kW chargers suit overnight top-ups. Pairing these with solar panels creates a closed-loop system: one local installer reports EV owners offset 90% of charging costs through solar.
Ready to join Osmaston’s quiet EV revolution? Installing a home charger with solar integration not only future-proofs your transport needs but locks in energy independence. For tailored advice on solar-compatible EV setups, connect with our network of Tasmanian-certified installers today.