Electric Vehicles Booral, QLD 4655
The 4655 postcode area, including Booral, Ghost Hill, Hervey Bay Dc, Kingfisher Bay, Bunya Creek, Craignish, Dundowran, Dundowran Beach, Eli Waters, Great Sandy Strait, Happy Valley, Hervey Bay, Kawungan, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Nikenbah, Pialba, Point Vernon, River Heads, Scarness, Sunshine Acres, Susan River, Takura, Toogoom, Torquay, Urangan, Urraween, Walliebum, Walligan and Wondunna, is home to 24560 vehicles. Among these, 659 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 Booral, Ghost Hill, Hervey Bay Dc, Kingfisher Bay, Bunya Creek, Craignish, Dundowran, Dundowran Beach, Eli Waters, Great Sandy Strait, Happy Valley, Hervey Bay, Kawungan, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Nikenbah, Pialba, Point Vernon, River Heads, Scarness, Sunshine Acres, Susan River, Takura, Toogoom, Torquay, Urangan, Urraween, Walliebum, Walligan and Wondunna are emitting approximately 63971 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4655 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, Hervey Bay Airport, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 212 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 4 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Booral, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Booral
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Booral: Hervey Bay Airport - approx. 3.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Booral: Hervey Bay Airport - approx. 3.6 km
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Booral EV Demographics
With a population of 61826 people, Booral has 24560 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 10740 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 9260 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4560 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 4 public ev charging stations in Booral and a combined 659 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 Booral electric car charging stations. For the 20812 homes that already have solar panels in the 4655 postcode, being 72% of the total 29087 homes in this community, Booral 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 sunny Fraser Coast region, Booral is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. With 659 electric vehicles registered in 2023 – a remarkable 130% increase from 2021 – the suburb’s eco-conscious community is driving change under perfect blue skies. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your essential guide to staying powered up.
Booral offers convenient access to four public electric vehicle charging stations within a 20km radius. The Hervey Bay Shopping Centre charging hub has become a local favourite, combining 50kW DC fast chargers (CCS2/Type 2) with shopping amenities – perfect for topping up your Porsche Taycan while grabbing groceries. Sports enthusiasts appreciate the Fraser Coast Sports Precinct station, offering 22kW Type 2 charging where you can power your BMW iX3 during weekend matches. Both locations provide accessible charging for all major networks including Chargefox and Evie Networks.
Understanding connector types is key for seamless charging. Most modern EVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV use CCS2 ports, while Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors suit models like the BMW iX3. Though less common, CHAdeMO ports are available for older Japanese models. Always check your vehicle’s compatibility before visiting public stations.
With Booral’s abundant sunshine delivering 5.5 kWh/m² daily (converted from 19.80 MJ/m²), solar-powered EV charging makes both environmental and financial sense. A typical 6.6kW home solar system generates about 26kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BMW iX3’s 80kWh battery every three days. For the average driver covering 15,000km annually, this could save over $1,200 yearly compared to grid charging. Pairing solar with off-peak charging optimises these savings further.
As Booral’s EV community grows, so do opportunities for sustainable driving. If you’re considering an electric vehicle home charger, combining it with solar panels creates a future-proof energy solution. Local installers can help design systems that leverage our tropical climate while accommodating popular models’ needs – whether you’re charging a nimble Porsche Panamera PHEV or a long-range Mercedes-Benz EQS. Embrace the sunshine revolution and discover how solar-powered driving could work for your home.