Electric Vehicles Barlil, QLD 4605
The 4605 postcode area, including Barlil, Byee, Cherbourg, Cloyna, Cobbs Hill, Crownthorpe, Glenrock, Kitoba, Manyung, Merlwood, Moffatdale, Moondooner, Murgon, Oakdale, Redgate, Silverleaf, Sunny Nook, Tablelands, Warnung, Windera and Wooroonden, is home to 1397 vehicles. Among these, 22 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 Barlil, Byee, Cherbourg, Cloyna, Cobbs Hill, Crownthorpe, Glenrock, Kitoba, Manyung, Merlwood, Moffatdale, Moondooner, Murgon, Oakdale, Redgate, Silverleaf, Sunny Nook, Tablelands, Warnung, Windera and Wooroonden are emitting approximately 4080 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4605 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, Springlea, 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 112 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Barlil, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Barlil
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Barlil: Springlea - approx. 1.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Barlil: Springlea - approx. 1.6 km
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Barlil EV Demographics
With a population of 4194 people, Barlil has 1397 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 570 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 514 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 313 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Barlil and a combined 22 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 Barlil electric car charging stations. For the 822 homes that already have solar panels in the 4605 postcode, being 44% of the total 1856 homes in this community, Barlil 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, Barlil (population 4,194) is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. While our laidback suburb might seem small, our eco-conscious community is making big strides: EV registrations leapt from just four in 2021 to 22 in 2023 – a 450% increase! With 340 days of sunshine annually and solar radiation averaging 5.3 kW/m²/day (converted from 19.10 MJ/m²/day), it’s no wonder locals are pairing their electric cars with solar power. Let’s explore your charging options in and around Barlil.
Public EV Charging in Barlil While Barlil itself doesn’t yet have public charging stations, nearby towns within a 20km radius offer essential infrastructure. Popular charging spots in the region typically include:
- Shopping centres with AC charging bays (perfect for plug-in hybrids)
- Highway-adjacent DC fast chargers (ideal for longer journeys)
- Council-operated stations near community facilities
Charging Networks & Compatibility Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service regional Queensland, offering:
- CCS2 connectors: Used by the Hyundai Kona BEV and Genesis G80 BEV
- Type 2 (Mennekes): Favourite of plug-in hybrids like the Volvo XC90 PHEV
- CHAdeMO: Less common but supported by some older models
Local EV owners praise the Genesis G80 BEV’s 520km range (reaching 80% charge in 22 minutes at 350kW stations) and the Jeep Compass PHEV’s flexibility – its 47km electric range covers most daily errands.
Solar-Powered Charging: Barlil’s Secret Weapon With our abundant sunshine, solar charging makes financial and environmental sense. A typical 6kW solar system here generates about 31.8kWh daily – enough to:
- Fully charge a Jeep Compass PHEV (16.6kWh/100km) for 191km of driving
- Power a Hyundai Kona BEV for 166km (assuming 19.1kWh/100km)
- Save $800-$1,200 annually compared to grid charging
Local resident Sarah Thompson shares: “Our solar panels completely offset our Volvo XC90’s charging costs. It’s like driving on sunshine!”
Future-Proof Your Drive While Barlil’s current EV fleet consists entirely of plug-in hybrids, fast-charging infrastructure ensures readiness for battery-electric vehicles. The BMW i4 (80% charge in 31 minutes) exemplifies the rapid charging capabilities now available.
Ready to join Barlil’s electric revolution? Pairing a home charger (7.4kW units charge most vehicles overnight) with solar panels maximises savings. For personalised advice on solar installation and charger compatibility, connect with Barlil’s trusted clean energy experts today. Let’s drive towards a greener future – one sun-powered kilometre at a time!