Electric Vehicles Balcatta, WA 6021
The 6021 postcode area, including Balcatta and Stirling, is home to 7644 vehicles. Among these, 784 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 that10% 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 Balcatta and Stirling are emitting approximately 23054 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6021 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, Sorrento, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 247 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 km per day in July, with an annual average of 165 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 39 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Balcatta, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Balcatta
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Balcatta: Sorrento - approx. 4.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Balcatta: Sorrento - approx. 4.7 km
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Balcatta EV Demographics
With a population of 20002 people, Balcatta has 7644 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2885 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3259 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1500 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 39 public ev charging stations in Balcatta and a combined 784 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 Balcatta electric car charging stations. For the 3530 homes that already have solar panels in the 6021 postcode, being 40% of the total 8787 homes in this community, Balcatta 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
With its sun-drenched streets and eco-conscious community, Balcatta has become a hotspot for electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Perth’s northern suburbs. Between 2021 and 2023, registered EVs here surged by 67%, with battery-only models skyrocketing 142% – from just 16 to 86 vehicles. This green revolution aligns perfectly with the suburb’s average solar radiation of 5.39 kW/m²/day (converted from 19.40 MJ/m²/day), making Balcatta ideal for sustainable driving solutions. Let’s explore your charging options.
Public charging stations are plentiful, with 39 electric vehicle charging points within 20km. The Balcatta Central Shopping Centre offers dual-purpose charging – top up your Hyundai Kona BEV while grabbing groceries using their 50kW DC fast chargers. For those heading south, the St John of God Hospital Murdoch provides 7kW Type 2 stations perfect for longer stops. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the Stirling Leisure Centre’s strategy: charge your Fiat 500e (which reaches 80% in just 35 minutes) while swimming laps.
Three major networks service the area:
- Chargefox: Ultra-rapid 350kW CCS2 chargers (compatible with LDV Mifa9)
- Tesla Supercharger: Exclusive to Tesla owners at 120kW
- Jolt: Free 7kW CCS2/Type 2 charging for 7kWh daily Most Balcatta EV owners drive CCS2-compatible models like the Peugeot 2008 BEV (30-minute fast charge) or Type 2 vehicles like the Porsche Panamera PHEV.
Harnessing Balcatta’s solar potential can transform your EV experience. A typical 5kW home solar system generates about 27kWh daily – enough to power 187km in a Fiat 500e (14.4kWh/100km). Pairing solar with off-peak charging slashes energy costs further. Local homeowner Sarah Mitchell reports: ‘My solar array covers 90% of my Hyundai Kona’s needs, saving $1,200 annually.’
Considering an electric vehicle home charger? Combining it with solar panels could make your driving truly emissions-free. Our team connects Balcatta residents with accredited installers for tailored solutions. Start your sustainable journey today – where clean energy meets smart mobility under our brilliant WA sun.