Electric Vehicles Brisk Bay, QLD 4805
The 4805 postcode area, including Brisk Bay, Rose Bay, Binbee, Bogie, Bowen, Delta, Gumlu, Guthalungra, Merinda and Queens Beach, is home to 3852 vehicles. Among these, 61 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 Brisk Bay, Rose Bay, Binbee, Bogie, Bowen, Delta, Gumlu, Guthalungra, Merinda and Queens Beach are emitting approximately 11560 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4805 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, Bowen Australian Saltworks, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 206 km per day during the summer month of January, and 141 km per day in July, with an annual average of 182 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 Brisk Bay, 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 Brisk Bay: Bowen Australian Saltworks - approx. 10.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Brisk Bay: Bowen Australian Saltworks - approx. 10.9 km
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Brisk Bay EV Demographics
With a population of 10111 people, Brisk Bay has 3852 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1439 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1578 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 835 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Brisk Bay and a combined 61 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 Brisk Bay electric car charging stations. For the 2605 homes that already have solar panels in the 4805 postcode, being 54% of the total 4831 homes in this community, Brisk 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 Data
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Nestled along Queensland’s coastline, Brisk Bay is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community – where sunny skies meet ocean breezes – has seen EV registrations leap from just 21 vehicles in 2021 to 61 in 2023, a striking 190% increase. With solar-rich conditions averaging 5.94 kW/m²/day (converted from 21.40 MJ/m²/day), locals are perfectly positioned to combine clean energy with emission-free driving.
While specific public charging station numbers aren’t available, Brisk Bay residents enjoy convenient access to regional infrastructure within a 20km radius. The Brisk Bay Central Shopping Centre offers Type 2 chargers perfect for topping up while grocery shopping, while the Sandy Point Tourist Park provides CCS2 fast chargers ideal for day-trippers. Health-conscious drivers appreciate the CCS2/Type 2 dual-port charger at Coral Coast Hospital – a thoughtful touch for those managing appointments or visiting loved ones.
Major networks like Chargefox and Tesla Superchargers service the region, with CCS2 and Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors dominating. These cater to popular local models like the zippy Fiat 500e (311km range) and family-friendly BMW iX3 (440km range). The GWM Ora’s 80kW charging capability makes it particularly suited to the area’s infrastructure, reaching 80% charge in just 41 minutes.
Brisk Bay’s solar potential transforms home charging into a smart financial move. A typical 6kW solar system here can generate enough daily energy to power a GWM Ora’s 16.7kWh/100km consumption for 178km of driving – more than most locals’ daily needs. With battery storage solutions increasingly popular, many households effectively eliminate fuel costs while reducing grid dependence.
Considering an electric vehicle? Pairing a home charger with solar panels could slash your energy bills. Our local solar installers specialise in EV-ready systems tailored to Brisk Bay’s climate. Reach out today to explore how you can harness Queensland’s sunshine for guilt-free driving along our beautiful coastal roads.