Electric Vehicles Cowaramup, WA 6284
The 6284 postcode area, including Cowaramup, Baudin, Gracetown and Treeton, is home to 868 vehicles. Among these, 35 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 Cowaramup, Baudin, Gracetown and Treeton are emitting approximately 3114 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6284 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, Cowaramup, 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 71 km per day in July, with an annual average of 147 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 14 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Cowaramup, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Cowaramup
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cowaramup: Cowaramup - approx. 3.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cowaramup: Cowaramup - approx. 3.1 km
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Cowaramup EV Demographics
With a population of 2395 people, Cowaramup has 868 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 207 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 425 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 236 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 14 public ev charging stations in Cowaramup and a combined 35 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 Cowaramup electric car charging stations. For the 557 homes that already have solar panels in the 6284 postcode, being 47% of the total 1195 homes in this community, Cowaramup 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 Margaret River region, Cowaramup is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This quaint town, home to 2,395 residents, has seen EV registrations surge by 94% since 2021 – jumping from 18 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to 63 by 2023. With its eco-conscious community and abundant sunshine (averaging 17.7 MJ/m²/day solar radiation, equivalent to 4.92 kWh/m²/day), Cowaramup offers an ideal environment for sustainable driving.
Public Charging Made Easy Within a 20km radius of Cowaramup, 14 public charging stations keep both residents and visitors powered up. The Cowaramup Community Centre hosts a reliable Type 2 charger perfect for topping up while exploring local artisan shops. For faster options, the Margaret River HEART precinct – just 15 minutes’ drive – features CCS2 rapid chargers capable of delivering 80% charge for a BYD Seal (510km range) in under 40 minutes. Travellers appreciate the Chargefox station near Metricup’s cellar doors, combining wine tasting with CCS2/Type 2 charging.
Compatibility & Networks Local stations support all major connector types:
- CCS2 (BYD Dolphin/Seal, Mazda MX-30)
- Type 2 (Peugeot 3008 PHEV, Mazda CX-60 PHEV)
- CHAdeMO (Nissan Leaf)
While Tesla Superchargers aren’t currently in Cowaramup, adapters enable access to Chargefox and Evie Networks stations. The BYD Seal’s 13.8kWh/100km efficiency means most drivers spend less than $15 per 500km using public chargers.
Sun-Powered Savings Cowaramup’s solar potential makes home charging remarkably cost-effective. A 6kW solar system generates about 29.5kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Mazda CX-60 PHEV (14.8kWh/100km) for 200km of emissions-free driving. For the BYD Dolphin (410km range), pairing a 10kW solar array with a 7kW home charger achieves a full charge in 7 hours using pure sunlight.
Local Charging Advantages
- Solar charging slashes energy costs by 60-80% compared to grid power
- Off-peak grid charging (10pm-7am) costs 22c/kWh vs 50c daytime rates
- Average home solar payback period: 3-4 years with EV energy savings
With seven battery-only EVs now registered locally (up from zero in 2021), Cowaramup residents are proving sustainable transport works beautifully in regional WA. Whether you’re sipping coffee at the White Elephant Café or exploring nearby Boranup Forest, reliable charging options keep you moving.
Considering an EV? Pairing a home charger with solar panels could save $1,200+ annually in fuel costs. Local installers can design systems to match your vehicle’s needs – a 7kW charger fully supports even the powerful BYD Seal. Ready to harness Cowaramup’s sunshine for cleaner, cheaper driving? Explore tailored solar-charging solutions today and join the town’s green mobility wave.