Electric Vehicles Cross Roads, VIC 3373
The 3373 postcode area, including Cross Roads, Beaufort, Chute, Lake Goldsmith, Lake Wongan, Main Lead, Mena Park, Nerring, Raglan, Shirley, Stockyard Hill, Stoneleigh, Trawalla and Waterloo, is home to 970 vehicles. Among these, 17 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 Cross Roads, Beaufort, Chute, Lake Goldsmith, Lake Wongan, Main Lead, Mena Park, Nerring, Raglan, Shirley, Stockyard Hill, Stoneleigh, Trawalla and Waterloo are emitting approximately 3245 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 3373 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, Beaufort (sheepwash), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 218 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 1 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Cross Roads, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Cross Roads
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cross Roads: Beaufort (sheepwash) - approx. 4.5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cross Roads: Beaufort (sheepwash) - approx. 4.5 km
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Cross Roads EV Demographics
With a population of 2198 people, Cross Roads has 970 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 282 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 390 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 298 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Cross Roads and a combined 17 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 Cross Roads electric car charging stations. For the 522 homes that already have solar panels in the 3373 postcode, being 43% of the total 1225 homes in this community, Cross Roads 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 Victoria’s picturesque landscape, Cross Roads has quietly become a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With 17 EVs registered in 2023 – up from just 5 in 2021 – this 2,198-strong community is embracing sustainable transport with a 240% growth rate in three years. Blessed with abundant sunshine (15.70 MJ/m²/day or 4.36 kWh/m² solar potential) and an eco-conscious spirit, Cross Roads offers practical solutions for both public charging and solar-powered home setups.
While Cross Roads itself hosts one public charging station at the Cross Roads Community Centre, drivers can access CCS2 and Type 2 connectors within town. This dual-compatible station caters to popular models like the Tesla Model 3 and Toyota bZ4X. For longer journeys, the Chargefox ultra-rapid station in Ballarat (18km away) provides 350kW charging – perfect for the GWM Ora’s 41-minute 10-80% boost. Locals often combine errands with charging at nearby facilities like Ballarat Base Hospital’s 50kW station.
Three major networks service the region:
- Chargefox: Australia’s largest open network (CCS2/Type 2)
- Tesla Superchargers: Exclusive to Tesla vehicles
- Jolt: Free 7kWh daily charging in Ballarat Most Cross Roads EV owners drive CCS2-compatible vehicles like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (38-minute 80% charge) or Type 2 models like the Peugeot 308 PHEV. Always check your vehicle’s connector type – the community centre station supports both.
With 4.36 kWh/m² daily solar radiation, Cross Roads households can power EVs sustainably. A 6.6kW solar system generates ~26kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 (13.2kWh/100km) for 1,970km monthly driving. Pairing solar with off-peak charging slashes costs: the GWM Ora’s 16.7kWh/100km consumption becomes $3.34/100km at 20c/kWh versus $14.28 using petrol.
For Cross Roads residents, the future of driving shines bright. Whether you’re charging at the community hub or harnessing the sun’s power, our region makes EV ownership practical. Considering a home charger? Solar integration could cut your energy bills while keeping your commute emission-free. Local solar installers can help design systems tailored to your EV’s needs – let’s drive Cross Roads toward a cleaner tomorrow together.