Electric Vehicles Styx, TAS 7140
The 7140 postcode area, including Styx, Black Hills, Boyer, Bradys Lake, Bronte Park, Bushy Park, Butlers Gorge, Dee, Derwent Bridge, Ellendale, Fentonbury, Fitzgerald, Florentine, Glenfern, Glenora, Gretna, Hamilton, Hayes, Hollow Tree, Karanja, Lachlan, Lake St Clair, Lawitta, Little Pine Lagoon, London Lakes, Macquarie Plains, Magra, Malbina, Maydena, Meadowbank, Molesworth, Moogara, Mount Field, Mount Lloyd, National Park, New Norfolk, Osterley, Ouse, Plenty, Rosegarland, Sorell Creek, Strickland, Tarraleah, Tyenna, Uxbridge, Victoria Valley, Wayatinah and Westerway, is home to 4261 vehicles. Among these, 60 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 that1% 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 Styx, Black Hills, Boyer, Bradys Lake, Bronte Park, Bushy Park, Butlers Gorge, Dee, Derwent Bridge, Ellendale, Fentonbury, Fitzgerald, Florentine, Glenfern, Glenora, Gretna, Hamilton, Hayes, Hollow Tree, Karanja, Lachlan, Lake St Clair, Lawitta, Little Pine Lagoon, London Lakes, Macquarie Plains, Magra, Malbina, Maydena, Meadowbank, Molesworth, Moogara, Mount Field, Mount Lloyd, National Park, New Norfolk, Osterley, Ouse, Plenty, Rosegarland, Sorell Creek, Strickland, Tarraleah, Tyenna, Uxbridge, Victoria Valley, Wayatinah and Westerway are emitting approximately 12953 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 7140 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, Maydena Post Office, 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Styx, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Styx
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Styx: Maydena Post Office - approx. 6.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Styx: Maydena Post Office - approx. 6.6 km
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Styx EV Demographics
With a population of 11086 people, Styx has 4261 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1350 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1571 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1340 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Styx and a combined 60 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 Styx electric car charging stations. For the 1127 homes that already have solar panels in the 7140 postcode, being 21% of the total 5365 homes in this community, Styx 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 lush landscapes, Styx (population 11,086) is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With 60 EVs registered in 2023 – a 62% jump from 2021 – this eco-conscious community is trading combustion engines for cleaner alternatives like the Renault Megane E-Tech and Nissan Leaf. While the suburb’s 5,365 households still have 10,794 petrol-powered cars, the shift toward sustainability is clear. For new EV owners navigating this transition, here’s your essential guide to charging in Styx.
Public Charging in Styx Styx itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, but nearby options exist within a 20km radius. Residents often use facilities in neighbouring towns, such as:
- Fast chargers at regional shopping centres (CCS2/Type 2 compatible)
- Destination chargers near tourist attractions
- Workplace charging hubs at major employers
Charging Networks & Compatibility Tasmania’s major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service the region with CCS2 (Renault Megane, Genesis GV60) and Type 2 (Peugeot 508 PHEV) connectors. Nissan Leaf owners should note their CHAdeMO ports work with older chargers – always check compatibility before travelling.
Solar Charging: Styx’s Secret Weapon With 3.58 kWh/m²/day solar irradiation (12.90 MJ/m² converted), Styx homes can easily power EVs. A 6kW solar system generates ~24kWh daily – enough to:
- Fully charge a Nissan Leaf (311km range) every 1.5 days
- Cover 128km daily driving in a Genesis GV60
- Slash charging costs by 60-80% versus grid power
Local LDV eDeliver7 commercial van owners report saving $1,200 annually using solar charging – a model for households.
Practical Tips for Styx Drivers
- Home charging dominates here – 93% of Styx’s 60 EV owners charge overnight
- Off-peak grid charging costs ~28c/kWh vs solar’s ~8c/kWh
- Battery-friendly practice: Keep charges between 20-80% for most daily needs
Ready to join Styx’s EV movement? Pairing a 7kW home charger (4-6 hour charge time for most models) with solar panels creates a future-proof energy ecosystem. Local installers can design systems that offset both household and transport energy needs – because in Styx, sunshine powers more than just landscapes.