Electric Vehicles Kancoona South, VIC 3691
The 3691 postcode area, including Kancoona South, Lone Pine, Mount Alfred, Wodonga Forward, Allans Flat, Bandiana, Baranduda, Barnawartha North, Bellbridge, Berringama, Bethanga, Bonegilla, Bungil, Castle Creek, Coral Bank, Dederang, Ebden, Gateway Island, Glen Creek, Gundowring, Hume Weir, Huon Creek, Kancoona, Kergunyah, Kergunyah South, Kiewa, Killara, Lake Hume Village, Leneva, Lucyvale, Mongans Bridge, Osbornes Flat, Running Creek, Staghorn Flat, Talgarno, Tangambalanga, Thologolong and Upper Gundowring, is home to 4019 vehicles. Among these, 128 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 Kancoona South, Lone Pine, Mount Alfred, Wodonga Forward, Allans Flat, Bandiana, Baranduda, Barnawartha North, Bellbridge, Berringama, Bethanga, Bonegilla, Bungil, Castle Creek, Coral Bank, Dederang, Ebden, Gateway Island, Glen Creek, Gundowring, Hume Weir, Huon Creek, Kancoona, Kergunyah, Kergunyah South, Kiewa, Killara, Lake Hume Village, Leneva, Lucyvale, Mongans Bridge, Osbornes Flat, Running Creek, Staghorn Flat, Talgarno, Tangambalanga, Thologolong and Upper Gundowring are emitting approximately 13913 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 3691 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, Gundowring Upper, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 224 km per day during the summer month of January, and 59 km per day in July, with an annual average of 141 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 Kancoona South, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Kancoona South
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kancoona South: Gundowring Upper - approx. 10.8 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kancoona South: Gundowring Upper - approx. 10.8 km
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Kancoona South EV Demographics
With a population of 11340 people, Kancoona South has 4019 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 810 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1908 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1301 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Kancoona South and a combined 128 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 Kancoona South electric car charging stations. For the 2899 homes that already have solar panels in the 3691 postcode, being 66% of the total 4416 homes in this community, Kancoona South 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 High Country, Kancoona South is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with crisp alpine air and 4.64 kW/m²/day of solar potential (converted from 16.70 MJ/m²/day), has seen EV registrations leap from just 50 in 2021 to 128 in 2023 – a striking 156% growth. With plug-in hybrids like the Mitsubishi Outlander and Ford Escape leading the charge, locals are proving sustainable transport thrives in regional Australia.
For those searching 'charging stations for electric cars near me', Kancoona South’s primary public charger sits at the Alpine Gateway Shopping Centre, 18km north in neighbouring Mount Beauty. This 50kW DC fast charger supports CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, perfect for topping up your MINI Countryman PHEV (15.2kWh/100km) while grabbing groceries. Open 24/7, it delivers an 80% charge in under 40 minutes for compatible models like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – ideal for day-trippers exploring the Kiewa Valley.
Most charging happens closer to home though, with Type 2 wallboxes being the connector of choice for local EV owners. Kancoona South’s charging infrastructure aligns with major networks like Chargefox, ensuring compatibility whether you drive a European-style BMW iX3 or a pragmatic Nissan Leaf (using CHAdeMO adapters). The town’s EV community particularly favours the Ford Escape PHEV, whose 69km electric range covers most daily errands when charged overnight.
Here’s where Kancoona South truly shines: solar-powered EV charging. With sunlight equivalent to 4.64kW per square metre daily, a typical 6.6kW home solar system generates 26kWh in summer – enough to fully charge a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s 19.2kWh battery and still power your kettle. Over a year, this could save $1,200 in fuel costs compared to petrol models. Even winter’s softer 2.8kW/m²/day irradiation keeps EVs humming, especially when paired with affordable off-peak grid charging.
Considering the jump to electric? Local Mitsubishi owners report spending just $4.20 for 84km of solar-charged driving – a steal next to $12.50 in petrol. With 22 battery-electric vehicles now registered (up from 6 in 2021), more residents are discovering how solar panels and smart chargers turn rooftops into personal service stations.
Ready to join Kancoona South’s quiet EV revolution? Pairing a 7kW home charger with solar isn’t just eco-smart – it’s budget-savvy. Our local installers can design systems that keep your Ford Escape or MINI Hatch BEV rolling on sunshine. Why not explore how your next drive could be powered by those brilliant Victorian skies?