Electric Vehicles Officer South, VIC 3809
The 3809 postcode area, including Officer South and Officer, is home to 6458 vehicles. Among these, 354 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 that5% 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 Officer South and Officer are emitting approximately 16614 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 3809 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, Pakenham, 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 59 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 10 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Officer South, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Officer South
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Officer South: Pakenham - approx. 8.5 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Officer South
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Officer South: Pakenham - approx. 8.5 km
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Officer South
Electric Vehicle Officer South - Community Profile
Officer South EV Demographics
With a population of 19066 people, Officer South has 6458 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2084 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3183 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1191 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 10 public ev charging stations in Officer South and a combined 354 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 Officer South electric car charging stations. For the 3237 homes that already have solar panels in the 3809 postcode, being 47% of the total 6820 homes in this community, Officer 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
Officer South’s electric vehicle revolution is accelerating faster than a Tesla on Ludicrous Mode. With 354 EVs registered in 2023 – up 185% from just 124 in 2021 – this growing suburb is embracing sustainable transport. Blessed with 4.08 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (converted from 14.70 MJ/m²/day) and a community passionate about reducing emissions, Officer South offers ideal conditions for eco-conscious drivers.
Power Up Around Town Ten public electric vehicle charging stations within a 20km radius ensure you’re never far from a top-up. The Officer Shopping Centre’s dual-port charger lets you shop while your BYD Sealion 6 charges at 50kW speeds. History buffs can explore the Cardinia Cultural Centre while their Jaguar I-Pace charges at its 22kW Type 2 station. For rapid charging, the Pakenham Library’s 150kW DC charger can boost a BMW 5 Series BEV from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes – perfect for school pick-up days.
Charging Made Simple Local stations use Australia’s standard CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with popular models like the Renault Kangoo BEV (286km range) and luxury options like the $155,900 BMW 5 Series BEV. Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the area, offering contactless payments. While CHAdeMO ports are less common, most stations support multiple connector types.
Sun-Powered Savings Officer South’s abundant sunshine transforms rooftops into personal power stations. A 6kW solar system here generates about 24kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Renault Kangoo BEV (17.5kWh/100km) for 137km of emissions-free driving. Combined with Victoria’s Solar Homes Program rebates, drivers could save $800-$1,200 annually compared to petrol costs.
Future-Proof Your Drive With 138 combustion engines still registered for every EV in Officer South, early adopters are leading the change. Pairing a 7kW home charger (like those used by the BMW XM plug-in hybrid) with solar panels creates a self-sufficient ecosystem. Local installers can design systems that offset both household and vehicle energy use.
Ready to join the charge? Explore solar-powered home charging solutions to maximise Officer South’s renewable potential. Our network of certified installers can help you harness the sun’s energy – because your morning coffee should take longer than charging your car.