Electric Vehicles Munro, VIC 3862
The 3862 postcode area, including Munro, Budgee Budgee, Castleburn, Cobbannah, Cowa, Crooked River, Dargo, Hawkhurst, Hollands Landing, Llowalong, Meerlieu, Miowera, Moornapa, Perry Bridge, Stockdale, Stratford, Waterford and Wongungarra, is home to 1310 vehicles. Among these, 29 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 Munro, Budgee Budgee, Castleburn, Cobbannah, Cowa, Crooked River, Dargo, Hawkhurst, Hollands Landing, Llowalong, Meerlieu, Miowera, Moornapa, Perry Bridge, Stockdale, Stratford, Waterford and Wongungarra are emitting approximately 4234 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 3862 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, Towri, 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 65 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Munro, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
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* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Munro: Towri - approx. 10.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Munro: Towri - approx. 10.6 km
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Munro EV Demographics
With a population of 3323 people, Munro has 1310 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 326 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 572 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 412 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Munro and a combined 29 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 Munro electric car charging stations. For the 771 homes that already have solar panels in the 3862 postcode, being 52% of the total 1494 homes in this community, Munro 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 sun-drenched landscape, Munro (population 3,323) is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With a 93% surge in EV registrations from 2021 to 2023 – jumping from 15 to 29 vehicles – locals are increasingly swapping petrol pumps for cleaner alternatives. This eco-conscious shift aligns perfectly with Munro’s climate, boasting 15.20 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 4.2 kW/m²/day), making it ideal for sustainable energy solutions.
While Munro itself currently lacks public EV charging stations within town limits, residents and visitors can explore options in surrounding areas. Popular regional hubs within a 20km radius often feature stations at shopping centres, healthcare facilities, and tourist destinations. These typically offer CCS2 and Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors, compatible with popular local models like the Renault Megane E-Tech (454km range) and Mercedes-Benz EQE (626km range). CHAdeMO ports remain less common but are still found at some regional Chargefox and Evie Networks stations.
For Munro EV owners, home charging remains the most convenient option. The suburb’s solar potential shines here: a standard 6.6kW solar system can generate approximately 26kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BMW XM’s 30.4kWh/100km battery in under 9 hours while still powering household appliances. Pairing solar panels with a 7.4kW home charger could save $800-$1,200 annually on energy costs, based on Victoria’s electricity prices.
Popular local EVs like the Ford Escape PHEV (14.7kWh/100km) particularly benefit from solar charging. With Munro’s daily solar output, owners could achieve 280km of emissions-free driving weekly using just sunlight – perfect for school runs or trips to nearby Shepparton.
Considering Munro’s charging landscape? Installing a home charging station with solar integration offers both convenience and long-term savings. Local solar installers can help design systems tailored to your EV’s needs, whether you drive a compact Renault Megane or a luxury Land Rover Range Rover E-Tech. Embrace Munro’s sunny disposition – power your electric vehicle with clean energy and join the suburb’s growing green mobility movement.