Electric Vehicles Carrum, VIC 3197
The 3197 postcode area, including Carrum and Patterson Lakes, is home to 4509 vehicles. Among these, 142 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 Carrum and Patterson Lakes are emitting approximately 10552 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 3197 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, Carrum, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 206 km per day during the summer month of January, and 59 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 32 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Carrum, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Carrum
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Carrum: Carrum - approx. 1.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Carrum: Carrum - approx. 1.4 km
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Carrum EV Demographics
With a population of 11583 people, Carrum has 4509 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1662 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1992 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 855 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 32 public ev charging stations in Carrum and a combined 142 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 Carrum electric car charging stations. For the 1408 homes that already have solar panels in the 3197 postcode, being 26% of the total 5346 homes in this community, Carrum 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 along Port Phillip Bay, Carrum is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This coastal suburb, home to over 11,500 residents, has seen a remarkable 106% increase in EV registrations since 2021 – from just 69 electric vehicles to 142 in 2023. With its sun-drenched climate (averaging 4.22 kW/m² of solar radiation daily) and eco-conscious community, Carrum offers the perfect environment for sustainable driving.
Powering Up Around Town Carrum residents and visitors enjoy access to 32 public charging stations within a 20km radius. The Bayside Shopping Centre remains a favourite pitstop, offering fast CCS2 chargers ideal for models like the BMW iX1 while you shop. For beachgoers, the Carrum Foreshore car park features Type 2 chargers compatible with popular plug-in hybrids like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Healthcare visitors will appreciate the reliable CHAdeMO and CCS2 options at Frankston Hospital, just 15 minutes drive away.
Major networks including Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers ensure seamless charging across Carrum’s mix of CCS2 (common in newer EVs like the MINI Hatch BEV) and Type 2 connectors (used by most European models). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s 84km electric range makes it particularly suited for Carrum’s coastal lifestyle, needing just 38 minutes to recharge at 60A public stations.
Harnessing Carrum’s Sunshine With 4.22 kW/m² of daily solar exposure (equivalent to 5-6 peak sun hours), Carrum homes can easily power EVs sustainably. A typical 6.6kW solar system generates enough energy to charge a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s 19.2kWh battery in 3 sunny hours – potentially saving $700+ annually compared to grid charging. Even the BMW iX1’s 464km range battery could be 80% charged in 4-5 hours using solar during Carrum’s long summer days.
Driving Towards a Greener Future As Carrum’s EV adoption outpaces state averages, combining home charging with solar makes both financial and environmental sense. Local drivers of the CUPRA Formentor PHEV could offset its 14.1kWh/100km consumption entirely with a modest 3kW solar array. For battery-only models, pairing a 10kW home charger with solar panels creates a self-sufficient energy ecosystem.
Ready to embrace Carrum’s electric future? Installing a home charging station powered by solar not only reduces your carbon footprint but locks in long-term fuel savings. Our team connects locals with trusted installers for tailored solar-EV solutions – because in this sun-kissed coastal community, your next beach trip could be powered entirely by sunshine.