Electric Vehicles Tapping, WA 6065
The 6065 postcode area, including Tapping, Wangara Dc, Ashby, Darch, Gnangara, Hocking, Jandabup, Kingsway, Landsdale, Lexia, Madeley, Mariginiup, Melaleuca, Pearsall, Pinjar, Sinagra, Wangara and Wanneroo, is home to 22107 vehicles. Among these, 1146 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 that5% 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 Tapping, Wangara Dc, Ashby, Darch, Gnangara, Hocking, Jandabup, Kingsway, Landsdale, Lexia, Madeley, Mariginiup, Melaleuca, Pearsall, Pinjar, Sinagra, Wangara and Wanneroo are emitting approximately 70316 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 6065 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, Wanneroo, 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 82 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 9 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Tapping, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Tapping
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tapping: Wanneroo - approx. 1.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tapping: Wanneroo - approx. 1.6 km
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Tapping EV Demographics
With a population of 65383 people, Tapping has 22107 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6227 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 10165 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 5715 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 9 public ev charging stations in Tapping and a combined 1146 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 Tapping electric car charging stations. For the 17260 homes that already have solar panels in the 6065 postcode, being 72% of the total 23984 homes in this community, Tapping 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
Tapping’s electric vehicle revolution is charging ahead – quite literally. With 1,146 EVs registered in 2023 (up from just 563 in 2021), this northern Perth suburb now boasts a 104% growth in electric vehicle adoption within two years. Surrounded by a community passionate about sustainability and blessed with Western Australia’s signature sunshine, Tapping offers ideal conditions for eco-conscious drivers to embrace the EV lifestyle.
Powering Up Around Town Within a 20km radius of Tapping, nine public charging stations keep both residents and visitors moving. The Ellenbrook Central Shopping Centre station combines retail therapy with 50kW DC fast charging, while Joondalup Health Campus offers 22kW Type 2 charging – perfect for topping up during medical appointments. For those exploring the Swan Valley’s wineries, the Bullsbrook Charging Hub provides 350kW ultra-rapid CCS2 charging, capable of adding 400km range to compatible vehicles in just 15 minutes.
Seamless Charging Networks Tapping’s charging infrastructure supports all major networks:
- Chargefox’s 350kW ultra-rapid stations (CCS2)
- Evie Networks’ 50kW DC fast chargers (CCS2/CHAdeMO)
- Tesla Superchargers (CCS2 adaptors available) Local favourites like the Genesis G80 BEV (520km range) and Audi Q5 PHEV (55km electric range) use CCS2 and Type 2 connectors respectively, ensuring full compatibility with area stations. Even luxury models like the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV (61km electric range) charge efficiently using standard 7.2kW Type 2 points.
Sun-Powered Savings Tapping’s 19.30 MJ/m²/day solar radiation converts to 5.36 kW/m²/day – enough to make solar-charged EVs exceptionally practical. A typical 6.6kW home solar system here generates 30kWh daily – sufficient to:
- Fully charge an Audi Q5 PHEV’s 17.9kWh battery in 2.5 sunny hours
- Power a Genesis G80 BEV for 150km daily commuting Residents using solar charging typically save $1,200-$1,800 annually compared to grid charging, with payback periods for solar installations often under 4 years.
Local Charging Made Simple With Tapping’s combination of expanding public infrastructure and solar-friendly climate, EV ownership has never been more accessible. For those ready to embrace home charging, pairing a 7-22kW wallbox with solar panels creates a future-proof energy solution. Our team connects Tapping residents with certified installers for bespoke solar-charging setups – because your EV deserves clean, affordable power tailored to Western Australia’s unique conditions.