Electric Vehicles Bancroft, QLD 4630
The 4630 postcode area, including Bancroft, Bukali, Cania, Cannindah, Coominglah, Coominglah Forest, Dalga, Glenleigh, Harrami, Kalpowar, Kapaldo, Langley, Monal, Monto, Moonford, Mulgildie, Mungungo, Rawbelle, Selene, Splinter Creek, Tellebang, Three Moon, Ventnor and Yarrol, is home to 880 vehicles. Among these, 15 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 Bancroft, Bukali, Cania, Cannindah, Coominglah, Coominglah Forest, Dalga, Glenleigh, Harrami, Kalpowar, Kapaldo, Langley, Monal, Monto, Moonford, Mulgildie, Mungungo, Rawbelle, Selene, Splinter Creek, Tellebang, Three Moon, Ventnor and Yarrol are emitting approximately 2724 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4630 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, Bancroft, 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 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 Bancroft, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
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* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bancroft: Bancroft - approx. 3.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bancroft: Bancroft - approx. 3.9 km
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Bancroft EV Demographics
With a population of 2032 people, Bancroft has 880 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 316 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 310 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 254 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Bancroft and a combined 15 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 Bancroft electric car charging stations. For the 446 homes that already have solar panels in the 4630 postcode, being 39% of the total 1152 homes in this community, Bancroft 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, Bancroft (population 2,032) is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. While our coastal suburb might be small, our eco-conscious community is making big strides – EV registrations jumped 87.5% between 2021 and 2023, with 15 plug-in hybrids now cruising our streets. With 19.30 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 5.36 kW/m²/day), it’s no wonder locals are pairing their EVs with sunshine-powered solutions.
Public Charging: What’s Available? Bancroft itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, but nearby towns within a 20km radius offer options through networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks. When exploring the region, you’ll typically find CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – the standard for popular models like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (614km range) and Polestar 2 (625km range). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, a local favourite among plug-in hybrid owners, charges to 80% in just 25 minutes using compatible fast chargers.
Home Charging: Where Solar Shines With Bancroft’s abundant sunshine generating 5.36 kW/m²/day, solar-powered home charging is a game-changer. A typical 5kW solar system here can produce 21-26kWh daily – enough to fuel a Hyundai Ioniq 6 for 150km at 14.3kWh/100km. For the average local commute, this means free driving for weeks at a time. Even energy-hungrier models like the Polestar 2 (19.7kWh/100km) become remarkably affordable to run when paired with solar.
Future-Proof Your Drive While most current local EVs are plug-in hybrids like the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV (55km electric range), the arrival of longer-range models suggests a battery-electric future. Newer registrations include vehicles compatible with ultra-fast 800V charging systems, mirroring national trends. Local electrical contractors report growing interest in 7kW home wallboxes – the sweet spot for overnight solar charging.
Ready to join Bancroft’s electric revolution? Pairing a home charger with solar panels could slash your fuel costs by 70-100%. For tailored advice on solar-compatible charging solutions, connect with our network of accredited North Queensland installers. Let’s harness our famous sunshine to power your next journey – sustainably and affordably.