Electric Vehicles Cairns North, QLD 4870
The 4870 postcode area, including Cairns North, Cairns City, Cairns Dc, Cairns Mc, Cairns Mcleod Street, Earlville Bc, Lake Morris, Mackinnon, Martynvale, Aeroglen, Barron Gorge, Brinsmead, Bungalow, Cairns, Cairns Central, Cairns Orchid Plaza, Earlville, Edge Hill, Freshwater, Kamerunga, Kanimbla, Lamb Range, Manoora, Manunda, Mooroobool, North Cairns, Parramatta Park, Portsmith, Redlynch, Stratford, Westcourt and Whitfield, is home to 24067 vehicles. Among these, 1427 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 that6% 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 Cairns North, Cairns City, Cairns Dc, Cairns Mc, Cairns Mcleod Street, Earlville Bc, Lake Morris, Mackinnon, Martynvale, Aeroglen, Barron Gorge, Brinsmead, Bungalow, Cairns, Cairns Central, Cairns Orchid Plaza, Earlville, Edge Hill, Freshwater, Kamerunga, Kanimbla, Lamb Range, Manoora, Manunda, Mooroobool, North Cairns, Parramatta Park, Portsmith, Redlynch, Stratford, Westcourt and Whitfield are emitting approximately 67571 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4870 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, Parramatta Park, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 171 km per day during the summer month of January, and 129 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 12 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Cairns North, 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 Cairns North: Parramatta Park - approx. 1.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cairns North: Parramatta Park - approx. 1.3 km
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Cairns North EV Demographics
With a population of 64086 people, Cairns North has 24067 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 10994 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 9055 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4018 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 12 public ev charging stations in Cairns North and a combined 1427 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 Cairns North electric car charging stations. For the 12040 homes that already have solar panels in the 4870 postcode, being 40% of the total 30413 homes in this community, Cairns North 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 lush tropical setting and eco-minded residents, Cairns North is fast becoming a hub for electric vehicle adoption in Far North Queensland. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations in the area more than doubled – jumping from 713 to 1,427 vehicles. This surge aligns with the suburb’s sunny climate (perfect for solar power) and growing network of charging infrastructure, making it easier than ever to go electric.
Cairns North and its surrounding 20km radius currently host 12 public electric vehicle charging stations. The Cairns Central Shopping Centre offers convenient CCS2 and Type 2 chargers near retail amenities, while the Cairns Esplanade’s beachfront station combines tourism with practicality. For those needing a quick top-up, Cairns Hospital provides reliable charging for visitors and staff. Most stations support 24/7 access, accommodating both locals and travellers exploring the Great Barrier Reef region.
Major networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers operate in the area, serving popular models like the MG MG4 (CCS2) and Volvo EX30 (Type 2). The CCS2 connector dominates newer stations, compatible with 80% of Australia’s electric cars, while CHAdeMO options remain available for older models. Always check your vehicle’s port type – most PHEVs like the Peugeot 308 use Type 2, while BEVs like the MG4 favour CCS2 for rapid charging.
With Cairns North receiving 19MJ/m² of daily solar radiation (equivalent to 5.28kW/m²/day), solar-powered EV charging makes particular sense. Homeowners can fully charge an MG4’s 64kWh battery in 6-8 sunny hours using a 10kW solar system, saving about $1,200 annually compared to grid charging. Even the Land Rover Defender PHEV’s 26.1kWh/100km consumption becomes cost-neutral when paired with solar panels.
As Cairns North continues embracing electric mobility, combining home charging with solar energy offers both environmental and financial benefits. If you’re considering an electric vehicle home charger, local solar installers can help design systems that harness our abundant sunshine. With the right setup, you could power your EV and household while enjoying Cairns’ tropical lifestyle – all with minimal reliance on public electric vehicle charging stations.