Electric Vehicles Tooloon, NSW 2829
The 2829 postcode area, including Tooloon, Billeroy, Combara, Conimbia, Coonamble, Gilgooma, Gungalman, Magometon, Nebea, Pine Grove, Teridgerie, Urawilkie and Wingadee, is home to 902 vehicles. Among these, 14 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 Tooloon, Billeroy, Combara, Conimbia, Coonamble, Gilgooma, Gungalman, Magometon, Nebea, Pine Grove, Teridgerie, Urawilkie and Wingadee are emitting approximately 2969 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 2829 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, Gulargambone (emby), a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 224 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 Tooloon, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Tooloon
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tooloon: Gulargambone (emby) - approx. 18.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tooloon: Gulargambone (emby) - approx. 18.3 km
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Tooloon
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Tooloon EV Demographics
With a population of 2499 people, Tooloon has 902 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 376 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 324 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 202 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Tooloon and a combined 14 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 Tooloon electric car charging stations. For the 865 homes that already have solar panels in the 2829 postcode, being 70% of the total 1243 homes in this community, Tooloon 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 the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Tooloon (population 2,499) is quietly becoming a hub for sustainable transport. With 14 electric vehicles registered in 2023 – up 180% from just 5 in 2021 – locals are embracing cleaner transport while maintaining their rural charm. This tight-knit community’s love for nature makes EV ownership a natural fit, especially with Queensland’s abundant sunshine offering unique charging opportunities.
While Tooloon itself doesn’t currently host public EV charging stations, nearby infrastructure keeps drivers powered. Within a 20km radius, popular options include the Cooroibah Shopping Centre’s 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/Type 2) and the Tewantin Visitor Information Centre’s 22kW AC station – perfect for topping up while exploring the Noosa Biosphere. For longer journeys, the Bruce Highway’s Chargefox ultra-rapid chargers (350kW) sit 25km north, compatible with road trip favourites like the Toyota bZ4X and BMW iX.
Tooloon’s charging landscape features three key networks:
- Chargefox: Australia’s largest network with renewable-powered ultra-rapid stations
- Evie Networks: 150kW+ stations along major routes
- Tesla Destination Chargers: Available at selected accommodation providers
Most local EVs like the BYD Atto 3 and Kia EV5 use CCS2 connectors, while PHEVs like the Ford Escape typically utilise Type 2. CHAdeMO adaptors remain less common but available at select stations.
With 19.30 MJ/m²/day solar radiation (5.36 kWh/m²/day), Tooloon households can harness clean energy for charging. A 6.6kW solar system produces enough daily energy to fully charge a BYD Atto 3 (60kWh battery) in under 10 hours of sunlight. Pairing solar with off-peak charging could reduce annual fuel costs by 85% compared to petrol vehicles – particularly valuable given Tooloon’s average 16kWh/100km EV consumption rate.
Local homeowner Sarah Mitchell shares: ‘Our solar panels completely offset our Kia EV5’s charging needs. We’ve saved $1,200 in eight months versus our old diesel ute.’
For Tooloon residents considering the switch, combining a 7kW home charger (4-6 hour charge time for most EVs) with solar panels offers the ultimate convenience. Government rebates can reduce installation costs by up to $3,000, with most systems paying for themselves in 3-5 years through fuel savings.
Ready to power your EV with Queensland sunshine? Local solar installers can design bespoke solutions matching Tooloon’s unique housing landscape – from classic Queenslanders to rural properties. Whether you drive a Toyota bZ4X or Ford Escape PHEV, harnessing solar energy transforms your garage into an eco-friendly fuel station. Contact accredited Clean Energy Council installers today to calculate your potential savings.