Electric Vehicles Karlkurla, WA 6430
The 6430 postcode area, including Karlkurla, Broadwood, Piccadilly, Binduli, Broadwood, Hannans, Kalgoorlie, Lamington, Mullingar, Somerville, South Kalgoorlie, West Kalgoorlie, West Lamington, Williamstown and Yilkari, is home to 7144 vehicles. Among these, 239 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 that3% 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 Karlkurla, Broadwood, Piccadilly, Binduli, Broadwood, Hannans, Kalgoorlie, Lamington, Mullingar, Somerville, South Kalgoorlie, West Kalgoorlie, West Lamington, Williamstown and Yilkari are emitting approximately 21985 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6430 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, Kalgoorlie-boulder Airport, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 235 km per day during the summer month of January, and 94 km per day in July, with an annual average of 165 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 3 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Karlkurla, 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 Karlkurla: Kalgoorlie-boulder Airport - approx. 3.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Karlkurla: Kalgoorlie-boulder Airport - approx. 3.1 km
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Karlkurla EV Demographics
With a population of 19575 people, Karlkurla has 7144 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2301 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3018 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1825 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Karlkurla and a combined 239 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 Karlkurla electric car charging stations. For the 2455 homes that already have solar panels in the 6430 postcode, being 28% of the total 8920 homes in this community, Karlkurla 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 Goldfields region, Karlkurla (population 19,575) is quietly becoming a hotspot for electric vehicle adoption. With 239 EVs registered in 2023 – up 130% from 2021 figures – this eco-conscious community is perfectly positioned to embrace sustainable transport. As locals increasingly swap petrol pumps for charging cables, here’s your essential guide to staying powered up in Karlkurla.
Public Charging Made Simple Within a 20km radius of town, you’ll find three convenient public charging stations. The Karlkurla Central Shopping Hub offers Type 2 charging at 22kW – perfect for topping up while grabbing supplies. History buffs can charge at Golden Outback Heritage Park’s 50kW CCS2/Type 2 dual-port station, adding 200km of range in just 40 minutes. For rapid top-ups, the Karlkurla District Hospital’s 75kW DC fast charger delivers a 10-80% charge in 35 minutes for compatible EVs like the Kia Niro BEV (460km range). All stations accept major networks including Chargefox and Evie Networks.
Compatibility Matters Most modern EVs in Karlkurla, including popular models like the BMW i7 (625km range) and MINI Countryman PHEV, use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors. While CHAdeMO ports exist for older models, newer installations focus on CCS2 – the same standard used by Australia’s fastest chargers. This ensures compatibility whether you’re driving a $66,590 Kia Niro or a luxury $395,800 Bentley Bentayga PHEV.
Solar Charging: Karlkurla’s Secret Weapon With 5.47kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (19.70MJ converted), Karlkurla’s climate is ideal for solar-powered charging. A typical 6kW home solar system generates 32.8kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Kia Niro BEV every 2 days. Pairing solar panels with a 7kW home charger slashes charging costs by 60-80%, paying for itself in 3-5 years. Even energy-hungry models like the BMW i7 (22.2kWh/100km) become affordable to run when powered by sunshine.
Powering Ahead As Karlkurla’s EV community grows, so do opportunities for sustainable driving. Whether you’re visiting the heritage park or commuting through the Goldfields, reliable charging options abound. For locals ready to take control of their energy costs, combining a home charger with solar panels offers the ultimate convenience. Considering making the switch? Our network of local solar installers can help design a system that keeps both your home and EV running on pure Western Australian sunshine.