Electric Vehicles Ashfield, QLD 4670
The 4670 postcode area, including Ashfield, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Avenell Heights, Avoca, Avondale, Bargara, Branyan, Bucca, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg East, Bundaberg North, Bundaberg South, Bundaberg West, Burnett Heads, Calavos, Coonarr, Coral Cove, Electra, Elliott, Elliott Heads, Fairymead, Givelda, Gooburrum, Innes Park, Kalkie, Kensington, Kepnock, Kinkuna, Meadowvale, Millbank, Mon Repos, Moore Park, Moore Park Beach, Moorland, Mullett Creek, Norville, Pine Creek, Qunaba, Rubyanna, Sharon, South Bingera, South Kolan, Svensson Heights, Thabeban, Walkervale, Watalgan, Welcome Creek, Winfield and Woongarra, is home to 30206 vehicles. Among these, 632 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 Ashfield, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Avenell Heights, Avoca, Avondale, Bargara, Branyan, Bucca, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg East, Bundaberg North, Bundaberg South, Bundaberg West, Burnett Heads, Calavos, Coonarr, Coral Cove, Electra, Elliott, Elliott Heads, Fairymead, Givelda, Gooburrum, Innes Park, Kalkie, Kensington, Kepnock, Kinkuna, Meadowvale, Millbank, Mon Repos, Moore Park, Moore Park Beach, Moorland, Mullett Creek, Norville, Pine Creek, Qunaba, Rubyanna, Sharon, South Bingera, South Kolan, Svensson Heights, Thabeban, Walkervale, Watalgan, Welcome Creek, Winfield and Woongarra are emitting approximately 82890 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4670 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, Bundaberg Ashfield Rd, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 212 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 5 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Ashfield, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Ashfield
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ashfield: Bundaberg Ashfield Rd - approx. 2.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ashfield: Bundaberg Ashfield Rd - approx. 2.6 km
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Ashfield EV Demographics
With a population of 78116 people, Ashfield has 30206 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 12316 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 11473 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 6417 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 5 public ev charging stations in Ashfield and a combined 632 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 Ashfield electric car charging stations. For the 22385 homes that already have solar panels in the 4670 postcode, being 63% of the total 35764 homes in this community, Ashfield 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
Ashfield’s electric vehicle revolution is gaining serious momentum. With 632 EVs registered in 2023 – a 122% jump from 2021 figures – this sunny Queensland suburb is embracing sustainable transport. Blessed with 5.61 kWh/m²/day of solar irradiation (equivalent to 20.20 MJ/m²/day) and a community passionate about reducing emissions, Ashfield offers ideal conditions for eco-conscious drivers.
Power Up at Public Charging Stations Five public charging stations within a 20km radius keep Ashfield’s EV owners moving. The Ashfield Town Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger perfect for quick top-ups while shopping – compatible with popular models like the Ford Mustang Mach-E (470km range) using CCS2 connectors. For those exploring the region, a Chargefox ultra-rapid station near the Warrego Highway delivers 150kW charging, cutting the BMW iX’s charge time to just 31 minutes (10%-80%).
Seamless Charging Network Access Major providers like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate local infrastructure, supporting all common connector types:
- CCS2 (Ford Mustang Mach-E, BMW iX)
- Type 2 (BMW X3 PHEV, Peugeot 508 PHEV)
- CHAdeMO (Nissan Leaf) Most stations accept contactless payments, eliminating app dependency. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV’s 60-minute 50kW charging capability showcases how modern PHEVs benefit from this network.
Sun-Powered Savings Ashfield’s 5.61 kWh/m²/day solar potential makes home charging remarkably cost-effective. A 6.6kW solar system typically generates 26kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BMW iX (420km range) every two days. For the average driver covering 15,000km annually, solar charging could save $800+ yearly compared to grid power.
Smart Charging Solutions Pairing solar panels with smart chargers like the Zappi lets residents charge during peak sunlight. Government rebates through the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme make installations more affordable – crucial for models like the Peugeot 508 PHEV that require 342-minute charges on standard 2.3kW outlets.
Join the Charge With 69,075 petrol vehicles still on local roads, every solar-powered EV makes a difference. Considering a home charger? Pairing it with solar panels slashes energy costs while future-proofing your transport needs. Ashfield’s trusted solar installers can design systems to match your EV’s consumption – whether you drive a frugal Mustang Mach-E (17.8kWh/100km) or luxury BMW iX (22.5kWh/100km). Ready to harness Queensland’s sunshine? Let’s spark your sustainable driving journey together.