Electric Vehicles Beckenham, WA 6107
The 6107 postcode area, including Beckenham, Cannington, East Cannington, Kenwick, Queens Park, Wattle Grove and Wilson, is home to 15657 vehicles. Among these, 851 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 Beckenham, Cannington, East Cannington, Kenwick, Queens Park, Wattle Grove and Wilson are emitting approximately 43513 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6107 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, Gosnells City, 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 82 km per day in July, with an annual average of 159 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 Beckenham, 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 Beckenham: Gosnells City - approx. 4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Beckenham: Gosnells City - approx. 4 km
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Beckenham EV Demographics
With a population of 45557 people, Beckenham has 15657 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 5836 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6444 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3377 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 39 public ev charging stations in Beckenham and a combined 851 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 Beckenham electric car charging stations. For the 8574 homes that already have solar panels in the 6107 postcode, being 47% of the total 18275 homes in this community, Beckenham 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, Beckenham has become a hotspot for electric vehicle adoption in Western Australia. Between 2021 and 2023, battery-only EV registrations surged by 456% – from just 16 to 89 vehicles – while plug-in hybrids nearly doubled. This green revolution reflects both environmental awareness and practical infrastructure growth, making EV ownership easier than ever in our suburb.
For those needing public charging, Beckenham and its surrounding 20km radius boast 39 electric vehicle charging stations. The Beckenham Shopping Centre’s dual-port charger (CCS2/Type 2) offers convenient top-ups while you shop, while the nearby Carousel Shopping Centre features rapid 150kW stations perfect for models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Healthcare visitors aren’t left out – Fiona Stanley Hospital’s charging hub provides Type 2 compatibility alongside accessible parking.
Three major networks service our area:
- Chargefox: Ultra-rapid 350kW stations (CCS2)
- Evie Networks: 50-150kW units (CCS2/Type 2)
- Tesla Superchargers: Exclusive to Tesla vehicles Most local EVs like the BMW iX1 and Volvo XC40 BEV use CCS2 connectors, while CHAdeMO remains available for older models like the Nissan Leaf. Always check your vehicle’s port type before visiting.
With Beckenham’s average solar radiation of 5.25 kW/m²/day (converted from 18.90 MJ/m²/day), home solar charging makes financial sense. A 6kW solar system could fully charge a Kia Niro BEV’s 64kWh battery in two sunny days, potentially saving $800+ annually compared to grid charging. Many residents offset 100% of their driving energy needs through solar, especially with time-of-use tariff optimisation.
Considering the jump to electric? Pairing your electric vehicle home charger with solar panels creates long-term savings. Local installers can design systems that power both your home and EV sustainably. Whether you’re charging at Westfield Carousel or your own driveway, Beckenham’s infrastructure supports greener driving every step of the way.