Electric Vehicles Beachlands, WA 6530
The 6530 postcode area, including Beachlands, Geraldton Dc, Beresford, Bluff Point, Geraldton, Houtman Abrolhos, Karloo, Mahomets Flats, Meru, Moresby, Mount Tarcoola, Rangeway, Spalding, Strathalbyn, Sunset Beach, Tarcoola Beach, Utakarra, Waggrakine, Wandina, Webberton, West End, Wonthella and Woorree, is home to 11375 vehicles. Among these, 346 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 Beachlands, Geraldton Dc, Beresford, Bluff Point, Geraldton, Houtman Abrolhos, Karloo, Mahomets Flats, Meru, Moresby, Mount Tarcoola, Rangeway, Spalding, Strathalbyn, Sunset Beach, Tarcoola Beach, Utakarra, Waggrakine, Wandina, Webberton, West End, Wonthella and Woorree are emitting approximately 33398 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6530 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, Geraldton Town, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 241 km per day during the summer month of January, and 100 km per day in July, with an annual average of 171 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 Beachlands, 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 Beachlands: Geraldton Town - approx. 883 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Beachlands: Geraldton Town - approx. 883 m
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Beachlands EV Demographics
With a population of 29067 people, Beachlands has 11375 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 4337 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 4609 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2429 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Beachlands and a combined 346 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 Beachlands electric car charging stations. For the 6184 homes that already have solar panels in the 6530 postcode, being 44% of the total 14024 homes in this community, Beachlands 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 Western Australia’s sunny Peel region, Beachlands is fast becoming a hotspot for eco-conscious drivers. With its laid-back coastal vibe and 29067 residents embracing sustainable living, it’s no surprise electric vehicle adoption here has tripled since 2021 – jumping from just 169 registered EVs to 346 by 2023. That’s a 105% surge in two years, outpacing the national average! As more locals swap fuel pumps for charging cables, here’s your complete guide to staying powered up in Beachlands.
While Beachlands itself doesn’t yet have public charging stations, nearby infrastructure keeps drivers moving. Within a 20km radius, popular options include the Chargefox ultra-rapid charger at Mandurah Forum shopping centre (18 minutes from Beachlands) and Tesla Superchargers near the Dawesville Channel. These locations offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – perfect for popular local models like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (614km range) and Kia EV9 (443km range). The Mandurah Public Hospital also hosts 7kW Type 2 chargers, ideal for topping up during appointments.
Most Beachlands EV owners find home charging the most convenient solution, especially given the suburb’s exceptional solar potential. With average daily solar radiation of 20.50 MJ/m² (equivalent to 5.7 kWh/m²), a typical 6.6kW solar system can fully charge a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV’s 55km battery in under 2 hours of sunlight. For larger EVs like the Jaguar I-Pace, pairing solar with off-peak grid charging slashes energy costs by up to 80% compared to petrol. Local installer data shows most households break even on their solar-charger investment within 3-4 years.
Major charging networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks and Jolt all service the Peel region, with CCS2 remaining the WA standard for fast charging. Type 2 connectors dominate home and destination charging – compatible with every current EV model in Beachlands, from the Volkswagen Touareg PHEV to the lightning-fast Kia EV9 (20-minute charges at 350kW stations).
As Beachlands’ EV revolution accelerates, smart charging starts at home. With 5.7 kWh of daily solar potential per square metre and rising electricity costs, there’s never been a better time to pair your electric vehicle home charger with solar panels. Our local installers can design a system that keeps your EV powered for under 5c/km – simply reach out for a tailored solar solution that turns your rooftop into a personal charging station.