Electric Vehicles Cadarga, QLD 4413
The 4413 postcode area, including Cadarga, Auburn, Barakula, Blackswamp, Chances Plains, Fairyland, Goombi, Greenswamp, Kragra, Rywung, Sujeewong, Baking Board, Boonarga, Burncluith, Cameby, Canaga, Chances Plain, Chinchilla, Crossroads, Durah, Hopeland, Montrose, Pelican, Red Hill and Wieambilla, is home to 2736 vehicles. Among these, 44 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 Cadarga, Auburn, Barakula, Blackswamp, Chances Plains, Fairyland, Goombi, Greenswamp, Kragra, Rywung, Sujeewong, Baking Board, Boonarga, Burncluith, Cameby, Canaga, Chances Plain, Chinchilla, Crossroads, Durah, Hopeland, Montrose, Pelican, Red Hill and Wieambilla are emitting approximately 8634 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4413 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, Chinchilla Water Treatment Plant, 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 112 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Cadarga, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Cadarga
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cadarga: Chinchilla Water Treatment Plant - approx. 4.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cadarga: Chinchilla Water Treatment Plant - approx. 4.6 km
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Cadarga EV Demographics
With a population of 7409 people, Cadarga has 2736 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 925 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1078 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 733 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Cadarga and a combined 44 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 Cadarga electric car charging stations. For the 1522 homes that already have solar panels in the 4413 postcode, being 44% of the total 3486 homes in this community, Cadarga 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 sunny Queensland, Cadarga is embracing the electric vehicle (EV) revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious suburb, blessed with over 300 days of sunshine annually, has seen EV registrations surge by 131% since 2021 – jumping from 19 plug-in hybrids to 44 EVs (including 3 battery-only models) by 2023. For locals and visitors navigating this shift, here’s your complete guide to keeping powered up.
While Cadarga itself currently doesn’t host public EV charging stations, drivers can access networks within a 20km radius. Major providers like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers operate across regional Queensland, typically found at shopping centres, rest stops, and key highways. These stations often feature CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – the standard for popular models like the Kia Niro BEV (460km range) and BMW i4. CHAdeMO compatibility remains available for Nissan Leaf owners, though less common in newer installations.
For Cadarga’s 3,486 households, home charging shines as the most practical solution – especially when paired with solar power. The area boasts exceptional solar potential, averaging 5.5 kW/m²/day (converted from 19.90 MJ/m²/day). A 6.6kW solar system could fully charge a Jeep Compass PHEV’s 47km battery in under two daylight hours, slashing energy costs. Even the long-range Kia Niro BEV becomes surprisingly affordable to power when using solar-generated electricity at 16.2kWh/100km.
Local EV owners are already reaping these benefits. Take the popular Nissan Leaf (311km range): using solar charging at home, its 17.1kWh/100km consumption translates to just $0.68 per 100km versus $18.50 for petrol equivalents. For those considering the $66,590 Kia Niro BEV, solar pairing could save over $1,200 annually compared to grid charging.
As Cadarga’s EV community grows, smart charging infrastructure becomes key. While public stations remain a short drive away, the real innovation is happening in driveways. Combining a 7.4kW home charger with solar panels creates a future-proof setup – capable of refilling a BMW X3 PHEV in 105 minutes using pure sunlight.
Ready to join Cadarga’s electric evolution? Local solar installers can help design systems tailored to your EV’s needs, whether you’re charging a $50,990 Nissan Leaf or premium BMW i4. With Queensland’s renewable incentives and Cadarga’s abundant sunshine, there’s never been a better time to power your drive with clean energy.