Electric Vehicles Monjingup, WA 6450
The 6450 postcode area, including Monjingup, Bandy Creek, Beaumont, Boyatup, Cape Le Grand, Cascade, Castletown, Chadwick, Condingup, Coomalbidgup, Dalyup, East Munglinup, Esperance, Howick, Merivale, Munglinup, Myrup, Neridup, Nulsen, Pink Lake, Sinclair, West Beach and Windabout, is home to 4452 vehicles. Among these, 140 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 Monjingup, Bandy Creek, Beaumont, Boyatup, Cape Le Grand, Cascade, Castletown, Chadwick, Condingup, Coomalbidgup, Dalyup, East Munglinup, Esperance, Howick, Merivale, Munglinup, Myrup, Neridup, Nulsen, Pink Lake, Sinclair, West Beach and Windabout are emitting approximately 15138 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6450 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, Lake Warden Farm, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 212 km per day during the summer month of January, and 76 km per day in July, with an annual average of 141 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 Monjingup, 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 Monjingup: Lake Warden Farm - approx. 8.5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Monjingup: Lake Warden Farm - approx. 8.5 km
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Monjingup EV Demographics
With a population of 11065 people, Monjingup has 4452 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1491 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1804 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1157 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Monjingup and a combined 140 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 Monjingup electric car charging stations. For the 1085 homes that already have solar panels in the 6450 postcode, being 19% of the total 5805 homes in this community, Monjingup 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 southwest, Monjingup is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious suburb, blessed with over 4.75 kWh/m² of daily solar irradiation (equivalent to 17.10 MJ/m²), has seen remarkable EV growth. In 2021, just 59 plug-in hybrids called Monjingup home. By 2023, that number surged to 140 electric vehicles – a 137% increase – reflecting the community’s commitment to sustainable transport. With 12,755 vehicles registered locally, EVs now represent 1.1% of the fleet, signalling a quiet but determined shift away from petrol-powered motoring.
While Monjingup itself currently lacks public electric vehicle charging stations, residents are pioneering innovative solutions. The absence of local charging infrastructure within a 20km radius makes home charging particularly valuable for EV owners. Popular models like the Renault Kangoo BEV (286km range) and Jeep Compass PHEV (47km electric range) are increasingly common in driveways, their owners leveraging Monjingup’s solar potential to fuel daily commutes.
For longer journeys, drivers typically connect to major charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks in regional centres beyond the 20km radius. These networks support CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – the same standards used by popular local EVs including the BMW X3 PHEV and Ford Escape PHEV. The Renault Kangoo BEV’s Type 2 port and Land Rover Range Rover PHEV’s CCS2 compatibility ensure most drivers can access fast charging when travelling beyond the suburb.
Monjingup’s solar-rich climate makes home charging particularly advantageous. A typical 6.6kW solar system here generates about 23.75kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Renault Kangoo BEV’s 17.5kWh/100km battery twice weekly, covering approximately 800km of emissions-free driving monthly. For PHEV owners, like those driving the BMW X3 (18.3kWh/100km), solar charging can virtually eliminate fuel costs for local errands. Pairing solar panels with a 7.4kW home charger (like that used by the Jeep Compass PHEV) creates a self-sufficient energy ecosystem, particularly valuable given the current lack of public charging infrastructure.
With electricity prices rising, solar-powered EV charging offers compelling savings. Monjingup residents could save over $900 annually by charging a Renault Kangoo BEV with solar versus grid power. Government rebates for solar installations further enhance the financial appeal, making this combination both eco-friendly and economically smart.
As Monjingup’s EV community grows, the suburb demonstrates how regional Australia can lead the clean transport transition. For locals considering an electric vehicle, investing in a home charging station paired with solar panels isn’t just convenient – it’s a strategic move towards energy independence. If you’re ready to explore solar-powered EV charging solutions, our team connects Monjingup residents with qualified installers for tailored, sustainable mobility systems. The future of driving is electric, and in sun-drenched Monjingup, that future is bright.