Electric Vehicles Abington, QLD 4660
The 4660 postcode area, including Abington, Huxley, Isis Central Mill, Kowbi, Lynwood, Apple Tree Creek, Buxton, Cherwell, Childers, Cordalba, Doolbi, Eureka, Farnsfield, Goodwood, Gregory River, Horton, Isis Central, Isis River, Kullogum, North Gregory, North Isis, Promisedland, Redridge, South Isis and Woodgate, is home to 2970 vehicles. Among these, 58 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 Abington, Huxley, Isis Central Mill, Kowbi, Lynwood, Apple Tree Creek, Buxton, Cherwell, Childers, Cordalba, Doolbi, Eureka, Farnsfield, Goodwood, Gregory River, Horton, Isis Central, Isis River, Kullogum, North Gregory, North Isis, Promisedland, Redridge, South Isis and Woodgate are emitting approximately 9282 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4660 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, Childers Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 118 km per day in July, with an annual average of 159 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 2 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Abington, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Abington
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Abington: Childers Post Office - approx. 8.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Abington: Childers Post Office - approx. 8.9 km
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Abington EV Demographics
With a population of 7160 people, Abington has 2970 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1030 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1251 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 689 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 2 public ev charging stations in Abington and a combined 58 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 Abington electric car charging stations. For the 2866 homes that already have solar panels in the 4660 postcode, being 72% of the total 3984 homes in this community, Abington 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 sunny Queensland, Abington is quietly becoming a hotspot for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With 58 EVs registered in 2023 – up from just 22 in 2021 – locals are embracing cleaner transport at an impressive 164% growth rate. This eco-friendly shift aligns perfectly with the suburb’s abundant sunshine, averaging 5.3 kW/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 19 MJ/m²/day). Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Public Charging Made Simple Abington offers two convenient public charging stations within a 20km radius. The Abington Shopping Centre features a 50kW DC fast charger compatible with CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors – perfect for topping up your Mercedes-Benz EQA or Tesla Model Y while grabbing groceries. For those exploring nature, Pioneer Park’s 22kW Type 2 charger provides slower but scenic charging, ideal for plug-in hybrids like the Mazda CX-60 PHEV. Both stations operate via Australia’s major networks, Chargefox and Evie Networks, accepting contactless payments.
Vehicle Compatibility Made Clear Most modern EVs in Abington use CCS2 or Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors. The popular Tesla Model Y and Mercedes-Benz EQA rely on CCS2 for rapid charging, while plug-in hybrids like the BMW X3 PHEV typically use Type 2. Though CHAdeMO support exists, it’s less common – Nissan Leaf owners should check station specifics before visiting.
Solar Charging: Your Personal Power Station With Abington’s 5.3 kW/m²/day solar potential, homeowners can significantly reduce charging costs. A 5kW solar system generates about 26kWh daily – enough to power a Tesla Model Y’s 510km range (14.6kWh/100km) for 178km of driving while covering household needs. Over a year, this could save $600+ compared to grid charging. Government rebates and feed-in tariffs make solar installations even more appealing, with many systems paying for themselves within 4-7 years.
Future-Proof Your Drive As Abington’s EV community grows, home charging remains the most convenient option. Pairing a 7.2kW wallbox (like those used by Mazda CX-60 PHEV owners) with solar panels creates a self-sustaining cycle – charge by day using sunshine, power your home at night. Even Land Rover Range Rover Velar PHEV owners needing faster 0-80% charges in 30 minutes can benefit from partial solar offset.
Ready to harness Abington’s sunshine for your EV? Local solar installers can design systems tailored to your driving habits and roof space. By combining home charging with solar energy, you’ll join a forward-thinking community driving towards a cleaner future – one sun-powered kilometre at a time.