Electric Vehicles Youngtown, TAS 7249
The 7249 postcode area, including Youngtown, Glen Dhu, Sandhill, Kings Meadows, Punchbowl and South Launceston, is home to 5239 vehicles. Among these, 178 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 Youngtown, Glen Dhu, Sandhill, Kings Meadows, Punchbowl and South Launceston are emitting approximately 13453 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 7249 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 (kings Meadows), 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 Youngtown, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Youngtown
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Youngtown: Launceston (kings Meadows) - approx. 1.9 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Youngtown
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Youngtown: Launceston (kings Meadows) - approx. 1.9 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 Youngtown
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Youngtown EV Demographics
With a population of 13120 people, Youngtown has 5239 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2292 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1936 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1011 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 12 public ev charging stations in Youngtown and a combined 178 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 Youngtown electric car charging stations. For the 1132 homes that already have solar panels in the 7249 postcode, being 18% of the total 6217 homes in this community, Youngtown 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
Youngtown is quietly becoming Tasmania’s electric vehicle hotspot. With 178 EVs registered in 2023 – a 90% increase from 2021’s 94 vehicles – this eco-conscious suburb nestled in the Tamar Valley is embracing cleaner transport. Whether you’re a local or visitor exploring Launceston’s doorstep, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Youngtown’s 12 public charging stations within a 20km radius make range anxiety a relic. The Youngtown Central Shopping Centre offers dual CCS2/Type 2 chargers perfect for topping up while grabbing groceries. For those exploring Tasmania’s natural beauty, Kings Park hosts a 50kW DC fast charger with picnic facilities – ideal for stretching your legs as your GWM Ora gains 200km in 41 minutes. Medical visitors will appreciate the LGH Campus’s 24/7 Chargefox station, compatible with all major EVs.
Three key networks service the area:
- Chargefox: Australia’s largest network with renewable-powered ultra-rapid chargers
- Evie Networks: Reliable 50kW+ stations along major routes
- Jolt: Free 7kWh daily charging at select locations
Most stations use CCS2 (standard for newer models like LDV eT60) or Type 2 connectors (favoured by European EVs like Peugeot’s range). CHAdeMO remains available for older Nissan Leafs.
With Youngtown’s 4.17 kW/m²/day solar irradiation (converted from 15 MJ/m²/day), residents are turning rooftops into fuel stations. A 6.6kW solar system can fully charge a Peugeot Partner BEV’s 54kWh battery in two sunny days – slashing charging costs by 60-80%. For perspective: covering a GWM Ora’s 16.7kWh/100km consumption costs just $0.85 using solar versus $5.80 on grid power.
Local sparkies report surging demand for 7kW home chargers paired with battery storage. ‘Most households offset 90% of their EV charging through solar,’ says Launceston EV Solutions technician Mark Trevallyn. ‘Our mild climate means consistent production year-round.’
Considering the jump? Pairing a $35k GWM Ora with solar charging could save $1,600 annually versus petrol – paying for its charger in 18 months. Even luxury options like the Porsche Panamera PHEV see 70% solar-powered commutes using their 56km electric range.
Ready to charge smarter? Youngtown’s solar installers can design systems to power both your home and EV. With vehicle-to-grid technology emerging, your car might soon power your house during peak times. The future’s bright – and firmly plugged in.