Electric Vehicles Brendale, QLD 4500
The 4500 postcode area, including Brendale, Brendale Bc, Brendale Dc, Strathpine City, Bray Park, Cashmere, Clear Mountain, Joyner, Strathpine, Strathpine Centre and Warner, is home to 15050 vehicles. Among these, 628 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 that4% 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 Brendale, Brendale Bc, Brendale Dc, Strathpine City, Bray Park, Cashmere, Clear Mountain, Joyner, Strathpine, Strathpine Centre and Warner are emitting approximately 44312 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4500 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, Bald Hills Post Office, 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 26 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Brendale, 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 Brendale: Bald Hills Post Office - approx. 3.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Brendale: Bald Hills Post Office - approx. 3.6 km
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Brendale EV Demographics
With a population of 43868 people, Brendale has 15050 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 4658 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6545 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3847 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 26 public ev charging stations in Brendale and a combined 628 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 Brendale electric car charging stations. For the 10872 homes that already have solar panels in the 4500 postcode, being 67% of the total 16326 homes in this community, Brendale 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 Moreton Bay Region, Brendale is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This thriving suburb, home to over 43,000 residents, has seen EV registrations triple since 2021 – jumping from 305 electric vehicles to 628 in just two years. With its eco-conscious community and average solar radiation of 5.22 kW/m²/day (converted from 18.80 MJ/m²/day), Brendale offers ideal conditions for sustainable driving.
Public charging infrastructure keeps pace with this growth, with 26 electric vehicle charging stations within a 20km radius. The Brendale Central Shopping Centre features 150kW fast chargers perfect for topping up your BMW 5 Series BEV while grabbing groceries. Visitors to North Lakes Westfield can use CCS2-compatible stations near dining precincts, while the Strathpine Health Hub offers convenient Type 2 chargers for patients and staff. Most stations operate 24/7, accepting contactless payments through major networks like Chargefox and Evie.
Modern EVs popular in Brendale – including the MG ZS BEV (360km range) and Porsche Taycan (369km range) – primarily use CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. Tesla drivers can access Superchargers at nearby Petrie, while Jolt’s free 7kWh daily charging benefits Volvo XC60 PHEV owners commuting to Brisbane. Always check your vehicle’s compatibility – the MINI Countryman BEV’s 422km range makes it ideal for regional trips, provided you use 130kW+ CCS2 stations.
Harnessing Brendale’s abundant sunshine transforms EV ownership. A 6.6kW solar system generates enough daily energy to fully charge a BMW 5 Series BEV (16.5kWh/100km) for 220km of emissions-free driving. With solar panel payback periods shrinking to 3-5 years, homeowners could save $1,200+ annually compared to grid charging. Battery storage systems let residents charge overnight using daytime solar harvests.
Considering an electric vehicle home charger? Pairing it with solar panels maximises savings – especially with Brendale’s 263 sunny days annually. Local installers can design systems matching your EV’s consumption; the MG ZS BEV needs just 4.5 hours of sunshine for a 100km top-up. Ready to power your drive with sunshine? Explore tailored solar solutions with Brendale’s certified clean energy experts today.