Electric Vehicles Bibra Lake, WA 6163
The 6163 postcode area, including Bibra Lake, Bibra Lake Dc, Hilton, O’connor, Coolbellup, Hamilton Hill, Kardinya, North Coogee, North Lake, O'connor, Samson and Spearwood, is home to 20380 vehicles. Among these, 783 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 that4% 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 Bibra Lake, Bibra Lake Dc, Hilton, O’connor, Coolbellup, Hamilton Hill, Kardinya, North Coogee, North Lake, O'connor, Samson and Spearwood are emitting approximately 54623 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6163 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, Murdoch, 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 159 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 33 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Bibra Lake, 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 Bibra Lake: Murdoch - approx. 3.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bibra Lake: Murdoch - approx. 3.6 km
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Bibra Lake EV Demographics
With a population of 50931 people, Bibra Lake has 20380 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 8092 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 8356 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3932 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 33 public ev charging stations in Bibra Lake and a combined 783 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 Bibra Lake electric car charging stations. For the 10655 homes that already have solar panels in the 6163 postcode, being 45% of the total 23919 homes in this community, Bibra Lake 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 beside its picturesque namesake lake, Bibra Lake is riding Western Australia’s electric vehicle wave with enthusiasm. This eco-conscious suburb, blessed with over 5.33 kW/m² of daily solar irradiation (equivalent to 19.20 MJ/m²), has seen EV registrations jump from 385 in 2021 to 783 in 2023 – a striking 103% increase. Whether you’re a local or visiting, here’s your guide to staying charged.
Bibra Lake residents enjoy access to 33 public charging stations within a 20km radius. The Bibra Lake Shopping Centre offers convenient Type 2 chargers for top-ups while you shop, while Fiona Stanley Hospital provides reliable CCS2 units – perfect for drivers of popular models like the Kia EV6. Adventure World’s charging hub combines family fun with 50kW DC fast charging, letting you add 300km of range to a Hyundai Kona Electric during a day out.
Major networks like Chargefox, Jolt, and Tesla Superchargers ensure broad compatibility. Most stations support CCS2 (used by the LDV eDeliver7) and Type 2 connectors (favoured by European models like the Volvo XC90 PHEV). CHAdeMO options remain available but are becoming less common as Australian drivers shift towards CCS2.
With Bibra Lake’s abundant sunshine, solar-powered home charging makes financial and environmental sense. A 6kW solar system here typically generates 30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Kia EV6’s 77.4kWh battery every 2-3 days. Pairing solar with off-peak charging can slash energy costs by 60-80%, particularly beneficial for commuters to Perth’s CBD.
Local EV owners rave about the convenience of waking up to a ‘full tank’ courtesy of their rooftop panels. The MINI Countryman PHEV’s 50km electric range, for instance, can be replenished daily using just 7.6kWh – easily achieved through solar alone during summer months.
Ready to join Bibra Lake’s electric revolution? Installing a home charger with solar integration could save you thousands annually. Our network of local solar installers specialises in EV-ready systems, helping you harness the suburb’s sunshine for emission-free driving. Get personalised advice today and start your journey towards energy-independent motoring.