Electric Vehicles in Western Australia, Australia | EV Charging Stations & Data

Electric Vehicles in Western Australia, Australia

From Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury to the far corners of Western Australia, battery‑electric vehicle registrations have leapt 411.7% in just two years—rising from 1,376 in 2021 to 7,041 in 2023 — pushing BEVs to 0.32% of the entire light‑vehicle fleet.

Drivers now share 203 public charging stations—about one plug for every 0 residents and only 35 BEVs—dramatically reducing queuing and range anxiety on both city streets and regional highways.

Clean energy is plentiful: 526,204 rooftop PV systems totalling 2,829,010.5kW deliver 0.000 kW for every resident, or roughly 74.73 solar arrays for each electric car—turning lunchtime sunshine into zero‑cost kilometres after work.

Showroom data confirms the family‑friendly trend: small‑ and medium‑SUVs captured 39.2% of all new‑vehicle deliveries in Q2 2024, highlighting where consumers want their next long‑range EV options.

With a population of 0 people, a maturing solar backbone, and a charger network stretching from Perth to Broome, Western Australia is weaving together an end‑to‑end clean‑transport ecosystem that promises quieter streets, cleaner air, and cheaper commutes for every community.

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Electric Vehicle Ownership in Western Australia

* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.

* Data from The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

* Data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. Shows sales by vehicle type over available quarters/years.

Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power in Western Australia

Charging Infrastructure

203
Public charging stations across Western Australia
  • 35 EVs per public charger
  • 0 residents per charging station
  • 0.00 chargers per 10,000 residents
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Solar Power Integration

2,829.011
MW of solar capacity installed
  • 526,204 solar PV systems across the state
  • Infinity% of homes with solar
  • 74.73 solar installations per electric vehicle
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EV-Solar Charging Benefits in Western Australia

Residents of Western Australia with both solar panels and an electric vehicle can significantly reduce their transportation costs while helping the environment. With 0.000 kW of solar capacity per person, the state is well-positioned for clean energy transportation.

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Cost Savings

Solar-charged EVs can reduce fuel costs by up to 80% compared to petrol vehicles

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Emissions Reduction

Solar-powered EVs produce up to 95% fewer emissions than traditional vehicles

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Energy Independence

4929 EVs in Western Australia could be powered entirely by existing solar

Key Charging Locations in Western Australia

Finding a convenient charging spot in Western Australia is becoming easier, especially in key urban centers. Major cities like Perth, Mandurah and Bunbury are well-serviced with public charging stations. Across the state, there are 203 public chargers, meaning there's approximately one charger for every 35 EVs, ensuring drivers can confidently travel through Western Australia.

Explore our map or check specific city pages for detailed locations of EV chargers throughout Western Australia.

EV-Solar Growth in Western Australia

Electric vehicle registrations in Western Australia have increased by 411.7% in just two years, while solar installations continue to grow at approximately 15% annually.

Regional Leadership

Perth and Mandurah lead the state in EV adoption, with approximately 2,464 electric vehicles registered in these areas. These regions also account for 210,482 solar PV installations.

Future Growth Potential

With increasing charging infrastructure and solar capacity, Western Australia is on track to support over 21,123 electric vehicles by 2027, powered significantly by renewable energy.

Towns and Cities in Western Australia - EV & Solar Information

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Major Cities & Regions in Western Australia

In Perth, Mandurah and Bunbury, electric driving is no longer a novelty — statewide ownership already averages 0.0 battery‑electric vehicles for every thousand residents. Moving over to Geraldton, Kalgoorlie‑boulder and Albany, a rapidly expanding public network now delivers roughly 0.00 fast‑charging bays per ten thousand people, opening popular holiday corridors to confident plug‑in road‑trippers. Down through the centres of Busselton, Karratha and Broome, the story stays bright: rooftop solar across Western Australia has surpassed 2,829.011 MW of installed capacity, providing a steady, home‑grown energy stream that keeps commuter EVs rolling and regional freight moving without a drop of petrol.

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