Electric Vehicles Carmoo, QLD 4852
The 4852 postcode area, including Carmoo, Clump Point, Narragon Beach, Bingil Bay, Djiru, Dunk, Garners Beach, Midgeree Bar, Mission Beach, South Mission, South Mission Beach, Tam O'shanter and Wongaling Beach, is home to 1515 vehicles. Among these, 47 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 that3% 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 Carmoo, Clump Point, Narragon Beach, Bingil Bay, Djiru, Dunk, Garners Beach, Midgeree Bar, Mission Beach, South Mission, South Mission Beach, Tam O'shanter and Wongaling Beach are emitting approximately 4195 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4852 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, Dunk Island Resort, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 176 km per day during the summer month of January, and 124 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Carmoo, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Carmoo
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Carmoo: Dunk Island Resort - approx. 10.3 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Carmoo
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Carmoo: Dunk Island Resort - approx. 10.3 km
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Carmoo
Electric Vehicle Carmoo - Community Profile
Carmoo EV Demographics
With a population of 3575 people, Carmoo has 1515 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 626 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 646 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 243 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Carmoo and a combined 47 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 Carmoo electric car charging stations. For the 1124 homes that already have solar panels in the 4852 postcode, being 55% of the total 2031 homes in this community, Carmoo 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, Carmoo (population 3,575) is quietly becoming an electric vehicle hotspot. Between 2021 and 2023, local EV registrations surged by 124% – from just 21 electric cars to 47. This growth reflects the community’s eco-conscious values and Queensland’s perfect climate for sustainable transport solutions. With 5.33 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (converted from 19.20 MJ/m²/day), residents have exceptional potential to harness clean energy for their vehicles.
Public Charging Options While Carmoo itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, drivers can find options within a 20km radius. The nearby Riverside Shopping Centre offers 50kW DC fast chargers compatible with most modern EVs, ideal for topping up while running errands. Visitors exploring the popular Mount Carmoo walking trails will find dual-port AC chargers at the trailhead car park. For those needing faster top-ups, the Bruce Highway service station north of town features 350kW ultra-rapid chargers – perfect for long-distance travellers.
Charging Networks & Compatibility Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service the region, supporting CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – the standard for Australian EVs. Popular local models like the Genesis GV60 (470km range) and Volvo C40 (445km range) use CCS2 for rapid charging. The BMW XM plug-in hybrid (98km electric range) leverages Type 2 connectivity for home charging. While CHAdeMO ports exist regionally, most new installations focus on CCS2 to match current market trends.
Solar Charging: Power Your EV for Less Carmoo’s abundant sunshine makes solar-powered EV charging particularly effective. A typical 6.6kW solar system here generates about 35kWh daily – enough to fully charge most EVs while powering household needs. For the Genesis GV60 (18.8kWh/100km), this means free daily driving for 186km. Over a year, solar-charged drivers could save $850+ compared to grid charging (based on 15,000km driving and 30c/kWh rates).
Practical Charging Tips
- Time charges to match solar production peaks (10am-3pm)
- Consider smart chargers that prioritise solar energy
- Explore bi-directional charging options for energy resilience
Considering an electric future? Pairing a home charging station with solar panels lets Carmoo residents tap into Queensland’s sunshine while avoiding public charging gaps. Local solar installers can design systems tailored to your EV’s needs – whether you drive a practical Volvo C40 or high-performance McLaren Artura PHEV. Embrace cleaner driving in Carmoo’s perfect EV climate today.