Electric Vehicles Gunyah, VIC 3960
The 3960 postcode area, including Gunyah, Rumbug, Bennison, Boolarong, Foster, Foster North, Mount Best, Shallow Inlet, Tidal River, Turtons Creek, Wilsons Promontory, Wonga, Woorarra West and Yanakie, is home to 1096 vehicles. Among these, 34 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 Gunyah, Rumbug, Bennison, Boolarong, Foster, Foster North, Mount Best, Shallow Inlet, Tidal River, Turtons Creek, Wilsons Promontory, Wonga, Woorarra West and Yanakie are emitting approximately 3287 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 3960 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, East Tarwin (mirboo Pastoral Company), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 200 km per day during the summer month of January, and 53 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Gunyah, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Gunyah
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gunyah: East Tarwin (mirboo Pastoral Company) - approx. 4.5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gunyah: East Tarwin (mirboo Pastoral Company) - approx. 4.5 km
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Gunyah EV Demographics
With a population of 2347 people, Gunyah has 1096 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 458 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 385 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 253 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Gunyah and a combined 34 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 Gunyah electric car charging stations. For the 724 homes that already have solar panels in the 3960 postcode, being 49% of the total 1467 homes in this community, Gunyah 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 sunny landscapes, Gunyah (population 2,347) is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With a 36% increase in EV registrations since 2021 – jumping from 25 to 34 electric vehicles by 2023 – this eco-minded community is perfectly positioned to combine clean transport with renewable energy. Blessed with 14.40 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (about 4 kW/m²/day), locals are discovering how sunshine and EVs make an ideal pairing.
Public Charging in Gunyah While Gunyah itself doesn’t currently host public EV charging stations, residents often charge at home or explore options in neighbouring towns. Popular plug-in hybrids like the Mazda CX-60 PHEV (76km electric range) and Lexus NX PHEV (87km range) are well-suited to Gunyah’s lifestyle, with most drivers topping up overnight. For longer journeys, major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate across regional Victoria, typically featuring CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – the same standards used by local favourites including the CUPRA Leon and Land Rover Range Rover Velar plug-in hybrids.
Solar Charging: Powering EVs with Sunshine Here’s where Gunyah truly shines. With 4kW of solar energy per square metre daily, a typical 5kW rooftop system can generate 20kWh – enough to:
- Drive the efficient CUPRA Leon PHEV 177km (using 11.3kWh/100km)
- Fully charge a Mazda CX-60 PHEV twice over in daylight hours Most households offset 100% of their EV charging costs this way, with battery-only EVs like the growing number of Tesla models benefiting particularly well. Even the thirstier Land Rover Range Rover PHEV (19.3kWh/100km) becomes remarkably affordable to run when paired with solar.
Making the Switch Simpler Whether you own a compact MINI Countryman PHEV or a luxury Lexus, Gunyah’s solar potential makes home charging both practical and economical. Local EV owners report saving $800-$1,200 annually on fuel costs by combining solar panels with smart charging habits. With most homes having ample roof space and feed-in tariffs for excess energy, it’s no wonder 72% of Gunyah’s EVs are charged using renewable energy.
Ready to join the charge? If you’re exploring electric vehicle home charger installations, consider pairing it with solar panels to maximise savings. Our team connects Gunyah residents with certified local installers specialising in EV-ready solar systems. Together, we’re driving towards a cleaner future – one sun-powered kilometre at a time.