Electric Vehicles Lamington, WA 6430
The 6430 postcode area, including Lamington, Broadwood, Piccadilly, Binduli, Broadwood, Hannans, Kalgoorlie, Karlkurla, 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 Lamington, Broadwood, Piccadilly, Binduli, Broadwood, Hannans, Kalgoorlie, Karlkurla, 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 Rfds Base, 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 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 Lamington, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Lamington
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lamington: Kalgoorlie Rfds Base - approx. 1.1 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Lamington
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lamington: Kalgoorlie Rfds Base - approx. 1.1 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Lamington
Electric Vehicles Charging Lamington
Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Lamington
Electric Vehicle Lamington - Community Profile
Lamington EV Demographics
With a population of 19575 people, Lamington 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 Lamington 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 Lamington 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, Lamington 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 wide skies and eco-conscious spirit, Lamington has become a quiet leader in Western Australia’s electric vehicle revolution. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations surged by 130% – from just 104 electric cars to 239 today. This growth reflects the suburb’s sunny climate (perfect for solar energy) and community commitment to sustainable living. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Three public electric vehicle charging stations serve Lamington within a 20km radius. The Lamington Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/Type 2), ideal for topping up while grabbing groceries. History buffs will appreciate the Heritage Visitor Centre’s 22kW Type 2 charger – park beside 19th-century buildings while juicing up your 21st-century ride. For urgent top-ups, Lamington District Hospital offers a 7kW AC charger compatible with all plug-in hybrids like the popular Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.
These stations operate through Chargefox and Evie Networks, supporting Australia’s most common connectors: CCS2 (used by the long-range Polestar 2) and Type 2 (favoured by plug-in hybrids like the CUPRA Leon). CHAdeMO ports are rare locally, so Nissan Leaf owners should plan accordingly.
What truly sets Lamington apart is its solar potential. With 19.5 MJ/m²/day of irradiation (equivalent to 5.42 kWh/m²/day), a typical 6.6kW home solar system can fully charge a Polestar 2’s 78kWh battery in two sunny days – effectively making school runs and commutes emissions-free. For the Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV’s smaller 17kWh battery, daily solar charging could eliminate fuel costs entirely during its 52km electric range.
Considering 8,920 households and only three public chargers, home solutions make practical sense. Pairing a 7kW electric vehicle home charger with solar panels slashes charging costs by 60-80% in sun-drenched Lamington. Local installers often recommend 10kW systems for EV owners, ensuring enough surplus energy to power both homes and vehicles.
Ready to harness Lamington’s sunshine for your electric car? Our team connects residents with certified installers for tailored solar-charging setups. Drive greener, save more, and join the 7648-vehicle community embracing Lamington’s electric future – one solar-powered kilometre at a time.