Electric Vehicles Lime Lake, WA 6315
The 6315 postcode area, including Lime Lake, Arthur River, Ballaying, Cancanning, Collanilling, Dongolocking, Gundaring, Jaloran, Minding, Piesseville, Wagin and Wedgecarrup, is home to 679 vehicles. Among these, 12 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 that2% 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 Lime Lake, Arthur River, Ballaying, Cancanning, Collanilling, Dongolocking, Gundaring, Jaloran, Minding, Piesseville, Wagin and Wedgecarrup are emitting approximately 2425 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6315 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, Kojonolokan Hills, 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 76 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 Lime Lake, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Lime Lake
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lime Lake: Kojonolokan Hills - approx. 10.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lime Lake: Kojonolokan Hills - approx. 10.6 km
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Lime Lake EV Demographics
With a population of 1574 people, Lime Lake has 679 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 220 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 259 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 200 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Lime Lake and a combined 12 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 Lime Lake electric car charging stations. For the 389 homes that already have solar panels in the 6315 postcode, being 45% of the total 859 homes in this community, Lime Lake 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 sunny Wheatbelt region, Lime Lake is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This tight-knit, eco-conscious community has seen a remarkable 140% increase in EV registrations since 2021, jumping from 5 plug-in hybrids to 12 electric vehicles today. With abundant sunshine averaging 18 MJ/m²/day (about 5 kWh/m²/day), locals are perfectly positioned to combine clean energy with cutting-edge transport.
While Lime Lake itself doesn’t currently host public EV charging stations, residents often charge at home or visit nearby towns within a 20km radius. Popular regional charging spots like Northam’s Chargefox station (42km east) or York’s tourist precinct chargers (58km west) offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – perfect for local favourites like the Genesis G80 BEV or Volvo EX30. Always check your destination’s charging options before longer trips.
Most Lime Lake EV owners rely on home charging, with Type 2 connectors being the local standard. The BMW iX3 (21.6kWh/100km) charges fully in 7.5 hours using a 11kW wallbox, while the Peugeot 308 PHEV’s smaller battery reaches full capacity in 5.7 hours via a 2.3kW outlet. For those with CCS2-compatible vehicles like the Genesis G80, faster public chargers become valuable during regional travels.
Solar-powered charging shines here – literally. Lime Lake’s 5 kWh/m²/day solar radiation means a typical 6.6kW system generates 26-30kWh daily – enough to power a Volvo EX30 (17.5kWh/100km) for 170km of emissions-free driving. Over a year, this could save $800-$1,200 compared to grid charging, while reducing reliance on the town’s limited public infrastructure.
Considering the jump to electric? Pairing a home charger with solar panels makes financial and environmental sense. A 5kW solar system could fully offset charging for vehicles like the BMW iX3, which travels 440km on a 95kWh battery. Local installers can design systems to match your EV’s consumption – crucial for models like the BMW XM PHEV (30.4kWh/100km) that require more energy.
Ready to join Lime Lake’s electric evolution? Start by exploring solar-powered home charging solutions tailored to your vehicle’s needs. Our team connects locals with certified installers who understand both EVs and the Wheatbelt’s unique conditions. Drive sunny, charge smartly, and be part of our community’s sustainable future.