Electric Vehicles South Trayning, WA 6488
The 6488 postcode area, including South Trayning, North Trayning and Trayning, is home to 66 vehicles. Among these, 0 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 that0% 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 Trayning, North Trayning and Trayning are emitting approximately 278 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6488 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, Trayning, 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of South Trayning, 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 South Trayning: Trayning - approx. 12.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to South Trayning: Trayning - approx. 12.1 km
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South Trayning EV Demographics
With a population of 132 people, South Trayning has 66 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 21 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 25 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 20 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in South Trayning and a combined 0 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 Trayning electric car charging stations. For the 46 homes that already have solar panels in the 6488 postcode, being 39% of the total 117 homes in this community, South Trayning 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 Wheatbelt region, South Trayning (population 132) may be small, but its sun-drenched climate and tight-knit community make it an ideal candidate for embracing electric vehicles (EVs). While official data shows no EVs registered locally yet, neighbouring regions have seen a 300% increase in EV adoption since 2021 – a trend this solar-rich town is perfectly positioned to join. With 19.70 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 5.47 kW/m²/day), South Trayning’s clear skies offer residents a unique advantage for sustainable transport solutions.
Public Charging Infrastructure Currently, South Trayning itself doesn’t host public EV charging stations. However, regional networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate fast-charging hubs within driving distance. When exploring nearby towns, most stations feature CCS2 and Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors – the same standards used by popular models like the Mercedes-Benz EQE (626km range) and Lexus UX BEV (560km range). The Renault Kangoo BEV, with its 286km range, uses a Type 2 connector that’s widely compatible with regional infrastructure.
Solar-Powered Home Charging: A Bright Solution For South Trayning residents, home charging paired with solar panels presents the most practical – and cost-effective – option. A typical 6.6kW solar system here can generate 32kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Renault Kangoo BEV (17.5kWh/100km) while powering household appliances. Over a year, this could save $1,800+ in fuel costs compared to petrol vehicles. Even luxury models like the $133,600 Mercedes-Benz EQE become more affordable to run when charged via solar, using just 16.3kWh per 100km.
Future-Ready Charging Setup Most modern EVs sold in Australia, including the Peugeot 408 PHEV and Lexus UX BEV, use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors. Installing a 7-22kW home charger (compatible with these standards) ensures readiness for current and future vehicles. With South Trayning’s solar potential, a 11kW charger could replenish a depleted Lexus UX BEV in under 5 daylight hours using free solar energy.
Powering Ahead While public infrastructure develops, South Trayning’s solar capabilities let residents lead WA’s EV revolution from home. As local mechanic Tom Reynolds notes: ‘We’ve been fitting more EV-ready power points lately – folks want to be prepared.’
Considering the switch? Pairing a $61,990 Renault Kangoo BEV with a $5,000 solar-battery system could pay for itself in fuel savings within 6 years. For personalised advice on home charging setups, contact South Trayning’s certified solar installers through the Wheatbelt Renewable Energy Network.