Electric Vehicles Bingil Bay, QLD 4852
The 4852 postcode area, including Bingil Bay, Clump Point, Narragon Beach, Carmoo, Djiru, Dunk, Garners Beach, Midgeree Bar, Mission Beach, South Mission, South Mission Beach, Tam O'shanter and Wongaling Beach, is home to 1515 vehicles. Among these, 47 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 that3% 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 Bingil Bay, Clump Point, Narragon Beach, Carmoo, Djiru, Dunk, Garners Beach, Midgeree Bar, Mission Beach, South Mission, South Mission Beach, Tam O'shanter and Wongaling Beach are emitting approximately 4195 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4852 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, Bingil Bay, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 176 km per day during the summer month of January, and 124 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 Bingil Bay, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Bingil Bay
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bingil Bay: Bingil Bay - approx. 1.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bingil Bay: Bingil Bay - approx. 1.1 km
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Bingil Bay
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Bingil Bay EV Demographics
With a population of 3575 people, Bingil Bay has 1515 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 626 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 646 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 243 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Bingil Bay and a combined 47 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 Bingil Bay electric car charging stations. For the 1124 homes that already have solar panels in the 4852 postcode, being 55% of the total 2031 homes in this community, Bingil Bay 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 DataElectric Vehicle Charging Stations
Nestled in Queensland’s sunny Cassowary Coast, Bingil Bay is embracing the electric vehicle (EV) revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with tropical warmth and an average solar radiation of 5.28 kW/m²/day, has seen EV registrations surge by 124% since 2021 – from 21 EVs (including plug-in hybrids) to 47 in 2023. As more residents swap petrol pumps for clean energy, here’s your complete guide to staying charged in this coastal paradise.
While Bingil Bay itself currently has limited public charging infrastructure, residents and visitors often rely on nearby Mission Beach (6km south) or Tully (25km north) for options like Chargefox fast chargers. These locations typically offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with popular local models like the Volvo C40 (445km range) and BYD Dolphin (410km range). The Mercedes-Benz EQS, with its impressive 587km range, also uses these standard connectors, making regional travel feasible for Bingil Bay EV owners.
The real charging magic happens at home. With Bingil Bay’s abundant sunshine generating 5.28 kW/m²/day – enough to power a typical EV like the BMW iX2 (17.1kWh/100km) for 25km of daily driving from just 1kW of solar panels – solar-powered charging is both practical and cost-effective. A 6.6kW solar system could fully charge a BYD Dolphin’s 44.9kWh battery in 7 sunny hours while slashing energy costs by 60-80% compared to grid electricity.
For those considering the switch, affordable options like the $36,890 BYD Dolphin offer excellent value, while luxury models like the $82,900 BMW iX2 cater to premium buyers. All popular local EVs use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors, ensuring future-proof compatibility as charging infrastructure expands.
Ready to embrace sun-powered driving? Pairing a home charger with solar panels isn’t just eco-friendly – it’s a smart financial move in sun-drenched Bingil Bay. For tailored advice on optimising your EV charging setup with renewable energy, connect with local solar professionals who understand the region’s unique climate and energy needs. Your tropical electric driving adventure starts here!
