Electric Vehicles Forrestania, WA 6359
The 6359 postcode area, including Forrestania, Hyden and Little Italy, is home to 139 vehicles. Among these, 5 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 Forrestania, Hyden and Little Italy are emitting approximately 643 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6359 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, Middle Iron Cap, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 229 km per day during the summer month of January, and 82 km per day in July, with an annual average of 153 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 Forrestania, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Forrestania
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forrestania: Middle Iron Cap - approx. 18.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forrestania: Middle Iron Cap - approx. 18.4 km
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Forrestania EV Demographics
With a population of 308 people, Forrestania has 139 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 42 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 50 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 47 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Forrestania and a combined 5 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 Forrestania electric car charging stations. For the 69 homes that already have solar panels in the 6359 postcode, being 39% of the total 176 homes in this community, Forrestania 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 sun-drenched landscape, Forrestania is witnessing a quiet revolution in sustainable transport. While this tight-knit community of 308 residents only registered its first three plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in 2022, adoption has already grown by 66% – with five PHEVs joining local driveways by 2023. Though small, this shift reflects Forrestania’s growing alignment with Australia’s broader electric vehicle (EV) movement, particularly among eco-conscious households looking to pair clean transport with renewable energy solutions.
Public EV Charging Infrastructure Forrestania itself currently lacks public electric vehicle charging stations, with no known facilities within a 20km radius. This makes strategic trip planning essential for longer journeys. Residents typically charge at home, while visitors are advised to top up in larger neighbouring towns before arrival. The closest reliable charging options can be found along major routes connecting to regional centres like Norseman (200km east) or Hyden (300km west).
Charging Compatibility and Networks When preparing for regional travel, it’s worth noting that Australia’s major charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks predominantly use CCS2 and Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors – the same standards used by popular local models including the Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQE. These connectors cater to 95% of new EVs sold nationally. While CHAdeMO ports are rarer, the LDV eDeliver7 commercial van (a practical choice for regional businesses) maintains compatibility through its CCS2 inlet.
Harnessing Solar Power for EV Charging With Forrestania basking in 18.50 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 5.14 kWh/m²/day), residents have a golden opportunity to offset charging costs through renewable energy. A 6.6kW solar system could generate 32kWh daily – enough to fully power a Mercedes-Benz EQA (14.1kWh/100km) for 225km of emissions-free driving every sunny day. Over a year, this translates to $1,100+ in fuel savings compared to petrol vehicles, based on current WA electricity prices.
For those considering electric vehicles, pairing a home charger with solar panels creates a future-proof energy ecosystem. The Peugeot 2008 BEV demonstrates the potential – its 30-minute fast-charging capability (0-80% on 100kW chargers) could be partially solar-powered during daylight hours, slashing public charging dependency.
As Forrestania’s EV adoption grows, early adopters are paving the way for sustainable transport in regional WA. If you’re exploring electric vehicles, combining a home charging station with solar power offers both energy independence and long-term savings. Our local solar installers can help design systems tailored to your driving needs and roof space – ensuring you harness Forrestania’s abundant sunshine to power your journeys. Contact us today to discuss solar solutions that grow with our community’s electric future.