Electric Vehicles Calcium, QLD 4816
The 4816 postcode area, including Calcium, Homestead, Maxwelton, Alligator Creek, Balgal Beach, Barringha, Brookhill, Buchanan, Carruchan, Clemant, Crimea, Crystal Creek, Cungulla, Ellerbeck, Greenvale, Hidden Valley, Julago, Kennedy, Macrossan, Majors Creek, Malpas-trenton, Mingela, Mount Elliot, Mutarnee, Nelia, Nome, Palm Island, Paluma, Pentland, Prairie, Ravenswood, Reid River, Rollingstone, Ross River, Savannah, Sellheim, The Cape, Toomulla, Toonpan, Torrens Creek and Woodstock, is home to 2803 vehicles. Among these, 59 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 Calcium, Homestead, Maxwelton, Alligator Creek, Balgal Beach, Barringha, Brookhill, Buchanan, Carruchan, Clemant, Crimea, Crystal Creek, Cungulla, Ellerbeck, Greenvale, Hidden Valley, Julago, Kennedy, Macrossan, Majors Creek, Malpas-trenton, Mingela, Mount Elliot, Mutarnee, Nelia, Nome, Palm Island, Paluma, Pentland, Prairie, Ravenswood, Reid River, Rollingstone, Ross River, Savannah, Sellheim, The Cape, Toomulla, Toonpan, Torrens Creek and Woodstock are emitting approximately 9072 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4816 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, Lansdown Csiro, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 135 km per day in July, with an annual average of 171 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 Calcium, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Calcium
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Calcium: Lansdown Csiro - approx. 2.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Calcium: Lansdown Csiro - approx. 2.9 km
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Calcium EV Demographics
With a population of 8153 people, Calcium has 2803 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 927 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1174 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 702 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Calcium and a combined 59 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 Calcium electric car charging stations. For the 2594 homes that already have solar panels in the 4816 postcode, being 64% of the total 4075 homes in this community, Calcium 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 North Queensland, Calcium is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with over 5.67 kW/m² of daily solar radiation (equivalent to 20.40 MJ/m²), has seen EV registrations jump by 84% since 2021 – from just 32 plug-in vehicles to 59 by 2023. Whether you’re a local or visiting, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
While Calcium itself is yet to install public charging stations, nearby areas within a 20km radius offer accessible options. Popular locations like Willows Shopping Centre in neighbouring Townsville provide convenient charging while you shop, complete with CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. Healthcare precincts such as Mater Private Hospital Townsville also feature charging hubs, perfect for topping up during appointments. These stations typically offer both fast charging (50-350kW) and standard AC charging, catering to popular models like the MINI Countryman BEV and Mazda MX-30.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the region, ensuring compatibility with most EVs. The CCS2 connector – used by the MINI Countryman BEV (422km range) and Jeep Compass PHEV – is particularly common. Type 2 (Mennekes) ports, standard in the Mazda MX-30 BEV, are equally widespread. Always check your vehicle’s compatibility before travelling, though most modern EVs adapt seamlessly.
With Calcium’s abundant sunshine generating 5.67 kW/m² daily, solar-powered charging shines brightest here. A typical 5kW solar system produces about 20kWh daily – enough to fully charge a MINI Countryman BEV (17.2kWh/100km) for 250km of driving. Over a year, this could save $800-$1,200 compared to grid charging, while reducing reliance on public infrastructure. Pairing solar with off-peak charging maximises savings, especially for commuters covering Calcium’s 3161-vehicle suburb.
Ready to embrace hassle-free EV ownership? Installing a home charger with solar panels lets you ‘fuel up’ while you sleep. Local solar installers can design systems to match your EV’s needs – whether you drive a Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV needing 7.4kW charging or a zippy MINI Hatch BEV. As Calcium’s EV community grows, there’s never been a better time to harness Queensland’s sunshine for cleaner, cheaper driving.