Electric Vehicles South Greenough, WA 6528
The 6528 postcode area, including South Greenough, Mount Hill and Walkaway, is home to 146 vehicles. Among these, 3 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 South Greenough, Mount Hill and Walkaway are emitting approximately 646 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6528 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, S Bend, 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 100 km per day in July, with an annual average of 171 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 South Greenough, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in South Greenough
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to South Greenough: S Bend - approx. 3.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to South Greenough: S Bend - approx. 3.4 km
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South Greenough EV Demographics
With a population of 337 people, South Greenough has 146 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 38 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 48 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 60 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in South Greenough and a combined 3 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 South Greenough electric car charging stations. For the 102 homes that already have solar panels in the 6528 postcode, being 58% of the total 176 homes in this community, South Greenough 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 Mid West region, South Greenough (population: 337) is seeing steady interest in electric vehicles despite its rural charm. While only 3 electric vehicles were registered here in 2023 – all plug-in hybrids – this reflects a broader national shift towards sustainable transport. With its sun-drenched climate averaging 20.40 MJ/m²/day (5.67 kWh/m²/day) of solar radiation, South Greenough offers ideal conditions for eco-conscious drivers to harness renewable energy.
Public EV Charging Infrastructure As a small community, South Greenough itself currently has no public electric vehicle charging stations within a 20km radius. Residents and visitors planning longer journeys typically charge at home or use facilities in nearby Geraldton (55km north), where options like Chargefox DC fast chargers (CCS2/Type 2) at the Strathalbyn Roadhouse enable 15-40 minute top-ups. While local charging infrastructure remains limited, most drivers here rely on:
- Home charging setups
- Strategic trip planning using regional charging networks
- Solar power integration for energy independence
Charging Compatibility Popular models like the Kia Niro BEV (460km range) and Fiat 500e (311km range) use CCS2 connectors – the national standard for DC fast charging. Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors suit AC charging for vehicles like the Renault Kangoo BEV. Though CHAdeMO ports are less common, adapters can help owners of older Nissan Leaf models.
Solar-Powered Charging: A Natural Fit With solar radiation levels 35% higher than Perth’s average, South Greenough residents can fully charge a Fiat 500e’s battery in 2-3 sunny days using a standard 6.6kW home solar system. Key benefits include:
- Fuel costs reduced to $0.04/km (vs $0.14/km for petrol)
- 4-6 year payback period for solar + charger installations
- Energy independence for rural drivers A typical 5kW solar array produces 21kWh daily – enough to power 150km of driving for most EVs.
Local Success Story The LDV eT60 electric ute (330km range) proves particularly practical for farming families, with one local using solar charging to eliminate $3,800/year in diesel costs. Their setup:
- 10kW solar system
- 7kW wall charger
- Daytime charging during peak solar production
Next Steps for EV Owners With no immediate plans for public charging stations in South Greenough, home solutions remain essential. Pairing a 7-22kW electric vehicle home charger with solar panels creates a future-proof energy system. For those searching 'charging stations for electric cars near me', we recommend:
- Installing a Type 2 home charger ($1,200-$2,500)
- Exploring solar battery storage for night charging
- Consulting Geraldton-based installers for regional expertise
Ready to embrace cleaner transport? Local solar professionals can help design systems that offset 100% of your driving needs using South Greenough’s abundant sunshine. With the right setup, you could be waving goodbye to petrol stations for good.