Electric Vehicles Windabout, WA 6450
The 6450 postcode area, including Windabout, Bandy Creek, Beaumont, Boyatup, Cape Le Grand, Cascade, Castletown, Chadwick, Condingup, Coomalbidgup, Dalyup, East Munglinup, Esperance, Howick, Merivale, Monjingup, Munglinup, Myrup, Neridup, Nulsen, Pink Lake, Sinclair and West Beach, 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 Windabout, Bandy Creek, Beaumont, Boyatup, Cape Le Grand, Cascade, Castletown, Chadwick, Condingup, Coomalbidgup, Dalyup, East Munglinup, Esperance, Howick, Merivale, Monjingup, Munglinup, Myrup, Neridup, Nulsen, Pink Lake, Sinclair and West Beach 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, Esperance, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 218 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 Windabout, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Windabout
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Windabout: Esperance - approx. 1.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Windabout: Esperance - approx. 1.9 km
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Windabout EV Demographics
With a population of 11065 people, Windabout 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 Windabout 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 Windabout 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, Windabout 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 sun-drenched landscape, Windabout is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious suburb, home to over 11,000 residents, has seen EV registrations triple since 2021 – from just 59 plug-in vehicles to 140 by 2023. With abundant sunshine averaging 4.75 kWh/m²/day (converted from 17.10 MJ/m²/day), it’s no surprise locals are pairing solar power with their growing fleet of electric cars.
While Windabout itself doesn’t host public charging stations, nearby infrastructure keeps drivers powered. Within a 20km radius, popular charging hubs like the Rockingham City Shopping Centre and Kwinana’s Wellard Village offer convenient CCS2 and Type 2 chargers. These locations combine charging with amenities, perfect for grabbing coffee while your MG MG4 gains 405km range in 40 minutes. The Mandurah Foreshore’s fast-charging station also proves ideal for coastal road trips in your Tesla Model Y.
Three major charging networks dominate the region:
- Chargefox: Ultra-rapid 350kW stations (18 mins for Genesis GV60’s 10-80% charge)
- Tesla Superchargers: Exclusive 170kW units (15 mins to 50% for Model Y)
- Evie Networks: Mixed-speed CCS2/Type 2 chargers
All popular local models – including the Ford Mustang Mach-E (470km range) and Tesla Model Y (510km range) – use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors. CHAdeMO remains rare, primarily serving older imports.
For Windabout residents, solar-powered home charging shines brightest. A 6.6kW solar system can generate 29kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Tesla Model Y (14.6kWh/100km) while powering household needs. At current electricity rates, this could save $1,200+ annually versus grid charging. Pairing solar with off-peak battery storage amplifies savings, especially for commuters covering Perth’s 70km southern corridor.
As Windabout’s streets gradually swap engine rumbles for electric hums, the smart money’s on sunshine-powered transport. Considering a home charger? Local solar installers can design systems that offset 100% of your EV energy use while future-proofing against rising fuel costs. With WA’s electric future accelerating faster than a Ferrari SF90’s 0-100km/h time, there’s never been a better moment to harness Windabout’s natural advantages.