Electric Vehicles Avondale, QLD 4670
The 4670 postcode area, including Avondale, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Ashfield, Avenell Heights, Avoca, 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 Avondale, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Ashfield, Avenell Heights, Avoca, 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, Yandaran Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 200 km per day during the summer month of January, and 118 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 5 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Avondale, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Avondale
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Avondale: Yandaran Post Office - approx. 6.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Avondale: Yandaran Post Office - approx. 6.7 km
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Avondale EV Demographics
With a population of 78116 people, Avondale 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 Avondale 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 Avondale 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, Avondale 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
Avondale’s streets are buzzing with a quiet revolution – and it’s not just the cicadas. This sunny Queensland suburb, home to 78,000 eco-minded residents, has seen electric vehicle registrations leap from 285 in 2021 to 632 in 2023 – a 122% surge that outpaces state averages. With 5 public charging stations within 20km and abundant sunshine perfect for solar charging, Avondale is fast becoming a hub for sustainable transport.
For those needing a top-up while out and about, Avondale Central Shopping Centre offers 150kW DC fast chargers compatible with CCS2 connectors – ideal for local favourites like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (614km range) or Kia EV9 (443km range). Healthcare visitors will appreciate the 50kW charger at Avondale Private Hospital, while weekend adventurers can combine riverside picnics with charging at Riverside Park’s Type 2 stations. All locations support contactless payment through major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks.
Understanding connectors is simpler than Queensland’s winter weather: CCS2 (used by 90% of new EVs) and Type 2 (Mennekes) dominate local infrastructure. The Mercedes-Benz EQS and MG MG4 both use these standards, while CHAdeMO stations remain rare but available for Nissan Leaf owners.
Here’s where Avondale truly shines: with 19.5MJ/m²/day solar radiation (about 5.42kW/m²/day), rooftop panels can power your EV for pennies. An MG4 owner with a 6kW solar system could save $780 annually compared to grid charging – enough for three weekend getaways to the Gold Coast. Even the thirsty Mercedes EQS becomes economical, with solar charging cutting its 23kWh/100km consumption costs by 70%.
Considering a home charger? Pairing it with solar panels transforms your driveway into a personal fuel station. Local installers can design systems that charge your EV during sunny afternoons while powering your home at night – all while qualifying for Queensland’s renewable energy rebates.
Whether you’re searching for ‘electric vehicle chargers near me’ or planning a solar-powered charging setup, Avondale’s combination of growing infrastructure and abundant sunshine makes EV ownership simpler than ever. For tailored advice on home solar-charging solutions, connect with Avondale’s certified installers – your wallet (and the planet) will thank you.