Electric Vehicles Guildford, WA 6055
The 6055 postcode area, including Guildford, Brabham, Bushmead, Caversham, Dayton, Hazelmere, Henley Brook, South Guildford and West Swan, is home to 10482 vehicles. Among these, 584 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 that6% 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 Guildford, Brabham, Bushmead, Caversham, Dayton, Hazelmere, Henley Brook, South Guildford and West Swan are emitting approximately 30577 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6055 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, Perth Airport, 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 33 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Guildford, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Guildford
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Guildford: Perth Airport - approx. 3.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Guildford: Perth Airport - approx. 3.2 km
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Guildford EV Demographics
With a population of 30301 people, Guildford has 10482 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 3049 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 5082 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2351 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 33 public ev charging stations in Guildford and a combined 584 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 Guildford electric car charging stations. For the 9238 homes that already have solar panels in the 6055 postcode, being 81% of the total 11401 homes in this community, Guildford 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 historic charm and sun-dappled streets, Guildford is fast becoming a hotspot for electric vehicle adoption. This riverside suburb now boasts 584 registered electric vehicles as of 2023 – a remarkable 150% surge from 2021 figures. For its 30,000-strong community embracing sustainable living, Guildford’s Mediterranean climate (with 19MJ/m² daily solar radiation) makes it ideal for both EV ownership and renewable energy solutions.
Power Up Around Town Guildford offers 33 public charging stations within a 20km radius, strategically placed where people live, work, and explore. The Guildford Town Shopping Centre hosts 7kW Type 2 chargers – perfect for topping up while grabbing supplies. History buffs visiting the Swan Valley Visitor Centre can charge their Porsche Taycan or Kia Sorento PHEV at 50kW CCS2 stations. For rapid top-ups, Guildford Hospital’s 80kW DC chargers can boost an LDV eT60 from 20-80% in just 45 minutes.
Charging Made Simple Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks ensure compatibility across brands. Most stations support CCS2 (used by the popular LDV eDeliver7) and Type 2 connectors (favoured by hybrids like the Land Rover Defender PHEV). While CHAdeMO stations are less common, planning apps can help locate them – though most modern EVs use the dominant CCS2 standard.
Sun-Powered Savings Guildford’s 5.28kWh/m² daily solar yield (converted from 19MJ/m²) means a typical 6kW home system generates 26kWh daily – enough to fully charge a mid-sized EV like the Kia Sorento PHEV while powering household needs. Over a year, solar-charged EV owners save approximately $1,200 compared to grid power, with payback periods shortening as fuel prices rise.
Future-Proof Your Drive As Guildford’s EV registrations triple yearly, now’s the time to embrace sustainable transport. Local solar installers report growing interest in 10kW systems paired with smart chargers that prioritise solar energy. One resident’s LDV eT60 now runs entirely on sunlight – covering 330km for less than $4 in ‘fuel’ costs.
Considering the switch? Pairing a home charger with solar panels slashes running costs while future-proofing against rising electricity prices. Guildford’s trusted solar professionals can design systems to match your EV’s needs – whether you’re charging a compact hybrid or commercial eDeliver7 van. Drive sunny-side up in Western Australia’s evolving electric landscape.