Electric Vehicles Argoon, QLD 4702
The 4702 postcode area, including Argoon, Anakie Siding, Arcturus, Bogantungan, Carnarvon Park, Central Queensland Mc, Cheeseborough, Comet, Dundula Creek, Gordonstone, Humboldt, Rannes, Rewan, Sapphire Central, Togara, Withersfield, Yalleroi, Alberta, Alsace, Alton Downs, Anakie, Balcomba, Banana, Baralaba, Barnard, Bingegang, Blackdown, Bluff, Boolburra, Bouldercombe, Bushley, Canal Creek, Canoona, Cawarral, Consuelo, Coomoo, Coorooman, Coorumbene, Coowonga, Dalma, Dingo, Dixalea, Dululu, Dumpy Creek, Etna Creek, Fernlees, Gainsford, Garnant, Gemfields, Gindie, Glenroy, Gogango, Goomally, Goovigen, Goowarra, Gracemere, Jambin, Jardine, Jellinbah, Joskeleigh, Kabra, Kalapa, Keppel Sands, Kokotungo, Kunwarara, Lowesby, Mackenzie, Marmor, Midgee, Milman, Mimosa, Moonmera, Morinish, Morinish South, Mount Chalmers, Nine Mile, Parkhurst, Pheasant Creek, Pink Lily, Plum Tree, Ridgelands, Rolleston, Rossmoya, Rubyvale, Sapphire, Shoalwater, Smoky Creek, South Yaamba, Stanage, Stanwell, Stewarton, Tarramba, The Caves, The Gemfields, Thompson Point, Tungamull, Ulogie, Wallaroo, Westwood, Willows, Willows Gemfields, Woolein, Wooroona, Wowan, Wycarbah and Yaraka, is home to 9423 vehicles. Among these, 206 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 Argoon, Anakie Siding, Arcturus, Bogantungan, Carnarvon Park, Central Queensland Mc, Cheeseborough, Comet, Dundula Creek, Gordonstone, Humboldt, Rannes, Rewan, Sapphire Central, Togara, Withersfield, Yalleroi, Alberta, Alsace, Alton Downs, Anakie, Balcomba, Banana, Baralaba, Barnard, Bingegang, Blackdown, Bluff, Boolburra, Bouldercombe, Bushley, Canal Creek, Canoona, Cawarral, Consuelo, Coomoo, Coorooman, Coorumbene, Coowonga, Dalma, Dingo, Dixalea, Dululu, Dumpy Creek, Etna Creek, Fernlees, Gainsford, Garnant, Gemfields, Gindie, Glenroy, Gogango, Goomally, Goovigen, Goowarra, Gracemere, Jambin, Jardine, Jellinbah, Joskeleigh, Kabra, Kalapa, Keppel Sands, Kokotungo, Kunwarara, Lowesby, Mackenzie, Marmor, Midgee, Milman, Mimosa, Moonmera, Morinish, Morinish South, Mount Chalmers, Nine Mile, Parkhurst, Pheasant Creek, Pink Lily, Plum Tree, Ridgelands, Rolleston, Rossmoya, Rubyvale, Sapphire, Shoalwater, Smoky Creek, South Yaamba, Stanage, Stanwell, Stewarton, Tarramba, The Caves, The Gemfields, Thompson Point, Tungamull, Ulogie, Wallaroo, Westwood, Willows, Willows Gemfields, Woolein, Wooroona, Wowan, Wycarbah and Yaraka are emitting approximately 30545 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4702 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, Jambin Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 206 km per day during the summer month of January, and 124 km per day in July, with an annual average of 171 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 Argoon, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Argoon
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Argoon: Jambin Post Office - approx. 10.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Argoon: Jambin Post Office - approx. 10.9 km
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Argoon EV Demographics
With a population of 25902 people, Argoon has 9423 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2673 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3842 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2908 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Argoon and a combined 206 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 Argoon electric car charging stations. For the 6050 homes that already have solar panels in the 4702 postcode, being 52% of the total 11695 homes in this community, Argoon 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
Argoon’s electric vehicle revolution is quietly gaining momentum. With 206 EVs registered in 2023 – a 121.5% jump from 93 in 2021 – this sunny Queensland suburb is embracing sustainable transport. Blessed with 5.58 kW/m²/day solar radiation (converted from 20.10 MJ/m²/day) and a community passionate about reducing emissions, Argoon offers unique opportunities for EV owners to charge smartly and sustainably.
While Argoon itself currently lacks public charging stations, drivers can access nearby infrastructure within a 20km radius. The Argoon Town Shopping Centre features a dual CCS2/Type 2 charger – perfect for quick top-ups while grocery shopping. Visitors exploring the scenic Riverside Tourist Park will find CHAdeMO compatibility ideal for Nissan Leaf owners. For those needing faster charging, the regional hospital’s 50kW DC charger provides CCS2 support, compatible with popular models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV5.
Major networks including Chargefox and Evie Networks service the region, with Tesla Superchargers available to non-Tesla drivers via adapters. Most Argoon EV owners drive vehicles using CCS2 (Hyundai, Kia) or Type 2 connectors (Renault Megane E-Tech, BMW iX3). The Jaguar I-Pace’s 7kW AC charging capability makes it particularly suited to home setups.
Solar-powered charging shines in Argoon’s climate. A typical 5kW solar system generates 22kWh daily – enough to fully power a Hyundai Ioniq 5 (17.9kWh/100km) for a 123km commute. Over a year, this could save $900 compared to grid charging. With current Queensland battery rebates, many homeowners recoup their solar installation costs within 4-6 years.
Considering Argoon’s limited public infrastructure, home charging solutions paired with solar panels offer both convenience and long-term savings. Local installers can design systems that charge your EV during daylight hours while powering your home at night. Ready to harness Queensland’s sunshine for your electric vehicle? Explore tailored solar solutions with Argoon’s certified installers to create your personal charging oasis.