Electric Vehicles Branyan, QLD 4670
The 4670 postcode area, including Branyan, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Ashfield, Avenell Heights, Avoca, Avondale, Bargara, Bucca, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg East, Bundaberg North, Bundaberg South, Bundaberg West, Burnett Heads, Calavos, Coonarr, Coral Cove, Electra, Elliott, Elliott Heads, Fairymead, Givelda, Gooburrum, Innes Park, Kalkie, Kensington, Kepnock, Kinkuna, Meadowvale, Millbank, Mon Repos, Moore Park, Moore Park Beach, Moorland, Mullett Creek, Norville, Pine Creek, Qunaba, Rubyanna, Sharon, South Bingera, South Kolan, Svensson Heights, Thabeban, Walkervale, Watalgan, Welcome Creek, Winfield and Woongarra, is home to 30206 vehicles. Among these, 632 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 Branyan, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Ashfield, Avenell Heights, Avoca, Avondale, Bargara, Bucca, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg East, Bundaberg North, Bundaberg South, Bundaberg West, Burnett Heads, Calavos, Coonarr, Coral Cove, Electra, Elliott, Elliott Heads, Fairymead, Givelda, Gooburrum, Innes Park, Kalkie, Kensington, Kepnock, Kinkuna, Meadowvale, Millbank, Mon Repos, Moore Park, Moore Park Beach, Moorland, Mullett Creek, Norville, Pine Creek, Qunaba, Rubyanna, Sharon, South Bingera, South Kolan, Svensson Heights, Thabeban, Walkervale, Watalgan, Welcome Creek, Winfield and Woongarra are emitting approximately 82890 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4670 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, Woongarra Tm, 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 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 5 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Branyan, 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 Branyan: Woongarra Tm - approx. 2.8 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Branyan: Woongarra Tm - approx. 2.8 km
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Branyan EV Demographics
With a population of 78116 people, Branyan has 30206 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 12316 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 11473 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 6417 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 5 public ev charging stations in Branyan and a combined 632 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 Branyan electric car charging stations. For the 22385 homes that already have solar panels in the 4670 postcode, being 63% of the total 35764 homes in this community, Branyan 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
With its sun-drenched landscapes and eco-minded community, Branyan is accelerating into Queensland’s electric vehicle future. Local registration data tells an exciting story – while only 285 EVs called Branyan home in 2021, this figure surged to 632 by 2023. That’s a 122% increase in just two years, with battery-only models like the MG MG4 and Genesis G80 BEV leading the charge. For both residents and visitors, this growing EV adoption is supported by convenient charging infrastructure and abundant solar potential perfect for sustainable motoring.
Powering Up Around Town Five public charging stations serve Branyan and its surrounds within a 20km radius, blending practicality with local landmarks. The Branyan Town Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/Type 2), letting you top up while browsing specialty stores. Nature lovers appreciate the 75kW CCS2/CHAdeMO charger at Bundaberg Botanic Gardens – ideal for combining a leafy stroll with a 30-minute charge. For slower top-ups, Friendly Society Private Hospital offers 22kW Type 2 charging, conveniently located near medical services.
Seamless Charging Compatibility Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate locally, supporting popular connectors. Most modern EVs like the BMW iX (420km range) and Genesis G80 BEV (520km range) use CCS2 plugs for rapid charging, while Type 2 sockets cater to models like the Jeep Compass PHEV. Though less common, CHAdeMO stations remain available for compatible vehicles. With typical charge times ranging from 22 minutes (Genesis G80) to six hours (Renault Kangoo BEV), there’s flexibility for every schedule.
Harnessing Branyan’s Solar Advantage Boasting 19.4MJ/m²/day solar radiation (equivalent to 5.4kWh/m²/day), Branyan’s climate makes solar-powered EV charging remarkably effective. A typical 6.6kW home system generates 26-30kWh daily – enough to fully charge an MG MG4 (18.4kWh/100km) for 160km of driving. Over a year, this could save $540 compared to grid charging for 15,000km travel. With feed-in tariffs often below 10c/kWh versus 30c/kWh grid rates, charging from solar panels proves both eco-friendly and economical.
As Branyan’s EV community grows, pairing home chargers with solar systems becomes increasingly appealing. Local installers can help design solutions matching your driving habits and roof space. Whether you’re exploring our botanical gardens or commuting through the Burnett Highway, Branyan offers both public convenience and renewable energy potential for smarter electric motoring.