Electric Vehicles Boolboonda, QLD 4671
The 4671 postcode area, including Boolboonda, Booyal, Bullyard, Bungadoo, Dalysford, Damascus, Delan, Doughboy, Drinan, Duingal, Gaeta, Gin Gin, Good Night, Horse Camp, Kolonga, Lake Monduran, Maroondan, Mcilwraith, Molangul, Monduran, Moolboolaman, Morganville, Mount Perry, Mungy, Nearum, New Moonta, Redhill Farms, Skyring Reserve, St Agnes, St Kilda, Takilberan, Tirroan, Wallaville, Wonbah and Wonbah Forest, is home to 2268 vehicles. Among these, 33 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 that1% 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 Boolboonda, Booyal, Bullyard, Bungadoo, Dalysford, Damascus, Delan, Doughboy, Drinan, Duingal, Gaeta, Gin Gin, Good Night, Horse Camp, Kolonga, Lake Monduran, Maroondan, Mcilwraith, Molangul, Monduran, Moolboolaman, Morganville, Mount Perry, Mungy, Nearum, New Moonta, Redhill Farms, Skyring Reserve, St Agnes, St Kilda, Takilberan, Tirroan, Wallaville, Wonbah and Wonbah Forest are emitting approximately 7290 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4671 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, Dingle Dell, 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 159 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 1 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Boolboonda, 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 Boolboonda: Dingle Dell - approx. 11.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Boolboonda: Dingle Dell - approx. 11.2 km
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Boolboonda EV Demographics
With a population of 5529 people, Boolboonda has 2268 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 760 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 907 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 601 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Boolboonda and a combined 33 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 Boolboonda electric car charging stations. For the 1843 homes that already have solar panels in the 4671 postcode, being 63% of the total 2926 homes in this community, Boolboonda 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 Queensland’s sun-drenched countryside, Boolboonda is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts. With its eco-conscious community and 300+ days of sunshine annually, it’s no surprise that EV registrations here jumped 74% between 2021 and 2023 – from 19 to 33 electric cars gracing local roads. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your essential guide to staying charged in this progressive corner of Australia.
Powering Up Around Town While Boolboonda itself currently has limited public infrastructure, the nearby town of Monto (just 18km away) hosts a 50kW DC Chargefox station – your nearest rapid charging solution. This CCS2 and CHAdeMO-compatible hub at Monto’s Cultural Centre lets you top up while exploring local art exhibits or enjoying a coffee. For residents, this means quick top-ups during errand runs; for visitors, it’s a convenient pit stop when touring the region’s famed Boolboonda Tunnel or agricultural trails.
Connecting Your Ride Most local EV owners drive popular models like the Polestar 2 (625km range) or MG4 (405km range), which use CCS2 connectors – the same standard supported by the Monto Chargefox station. Type 2 (Mennekes) compatibility covers plug-in hybrids like the Volvo XC90 PHEV, while CHAdeMO users will find support at regional hubs. Need a charge? The Monto station’s 50kW output can boost an MG4 from 10-80% in 40 minutes – perfect for a lunch break.
Harnessing Queensland’s Sunshine Here’s where Boolboonda truly shines: with 19MJ/m²/day solar radiation (equivalent to 5.28kWh/m²/day), residents can turn rooftops into personal fuel stations. An average 6.6kW solar system produces enough daily energy to fully charge a Polestar 2 twice over. Pair this with a 7kW home charger (like those used by BMW i7 owners), and you’re looking at overnight charges powered entirely by sunlight. For the budget-conscious MG4 driver, this could slash charging costs by 80% compared to petrol equivalents.
The Road Ahead As Boolboonda’s EV community grows – 6 battery-only vehicles joined local roads in 2023 alone – so do opportunities for greener driving. Queensland’s solar rebates and EV incentives make this transition sweeter. Considering a home charger? Pairing it with solar panels isn’t just eco-friendly; it’s economic wisdom. Local installers can help design systems that keep your EV and home running on sunshine, rain or shine. Ready to join Boolboonda’s electric revolution? Your solar-powered charging solution might be just one rooftop away.