Electric Vehicles Waverley, TAS 7250
The 7250 postcode area, including Waverley, Elphin, Norwood Avenue Po, Blackstone Heights, East Launceston, Launceston, Newstead, Norwood, Prospect, Prospect Vale, Ravenswood, Riverside, St Leonards, Summerhill, Travellers Rest, Trevallyn and West Launceston, is home to 18908 vehicles. Among these, 647 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 Waverley, Elphin, Norwood Avenue Po, Blackstone Heights, East Launceston, Launceston, Newstead, Norwood, Prospect, Prospect Vale, Ravenswood, Riverside, St Leonards, Summerhill, Travellers Rest, Trevallyn and West Launceston are emitting approximately 51106 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 7250 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, Launceston (distillery Creek), 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 12 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Waverley, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Waverley
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Waverley: Launceston (distillery Creek) - approx. 2.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Waverley: Launceston (distillery Creek) - approx. 2.1 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 Waverley
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Waverley EV Demographics
With a population of 47607 people, Waverley has 18908 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 7586 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 7292 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4030 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 12 public ev charging stations in Waverley and a combined 647 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 Waverley electric car charging stations. For the 4951 homes that already have solar panels in the 7250 postcode, being 22% of the total 22223 homes in this community, Waverley 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, Waverley is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious suburb, blessed with clean air and sprawling green spaces, has seen EV registrations leap from 289 in 2021 to 647 in 2023 – a striking 124% surge. With over 12 public charging stations within a 20km radius and abundant sunshine perfect for solar charging, Waverley offers both convenience and sustainability for EV drivers.
Public Charging Made Simple Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Waverley’s network of 12 charging stations ensures you’re never far from a power boost. The Eastside Riverside Park station combines scenic river views with 150kW CCS2 chargers – ideal for quickly topping up your Audi e-tron GT (540km range) while stretching your legs. For those running errands, the Waverley Central Shopping Hub offers dual-port Type 2 chargers, letting you add 42km of range to a Porsche Cayenne PHEV in under two hours. Need a faster option? The Northern Health Precinct’s 350kW ultra-rapid charger can take a Kia EV9 from 10% to 80% in just 20 minutes.
Charging Networks & Compatibility Major providers like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate Waverley’s charging landscape, supporting popular CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. These standards cater to 95% of local EVs, from the zippy Kia EV9 (443km range) to luxury models like the $181,784 Audi e-tron GT. While CHAdeMO ports are less common, most stations feature multiple connector types – just check your vehicle’s specifications before plugging in.
Solar Charging: Power From the Tasmanian Sky With 4.14kW of solar energy per square metre daily (converted from 14.90MJ/m²), Waverley households can slash charging costs dramatically. A typical 5kW solar system generates enough to power 40km of daily driving in a Kia EV9 (19.5kWh/100km) – effectively free motoring during sunlit hours. Pairing solar panels with a home charger like the popular Type 2 wallboxes creates a self-sustaining ecosystem, with excess energy stored for night charging or household use.
Joining Waverley’s Electric Future As more locals switch from the 42,588 combustion-engine vehicles to cleaner alternatives, the case for home charging grows stronger. Considering an EV? Pairing it with solar panels could save $600+ annually on energy bills. Our team connects Waverley residents with certified installers for tailored solar-charging solutions – because your morning coffee should take longer than charging your car.
Ready to harness Tasmania’s sunshine for your electric vehicle? Explore home charging solutions that turn your garage into a personal power station, and join Waverley’s growing community of eco-driven motorists.