Electric Vehicles Cherry Creek, QLD 4306
The 4306 postcode area, including Cherry Creek, Bellhaven, Blackwall, Forest Glade, Holts Hill, Loamside, Monsildale, West Amberley, Amberley, Avoca Vale, Banks Creek, Barellan Point, Benarkin, Benarkin North, Blackbutt, Blackbutt North, Blackbutt South, Blacksoil, Borallon, Chuwar, Colinton, Deebing Heights, Dundas, England Creek, Fairney View, Fernvale, Glamorgan Vale, Googa Creek, Goolman, Haigslea, Harlin, Ironbark, Karalee, Karana Downs, Karrabin, Kholo, Lake Manchester, Lark Hill, Linville, Moore, Mount Binga, Mount Crosby, Mount Marrow, Mount Stanley, Muirlea, Nukku, Peak Crossing, Pine Mountain, Purga, Ripley, South Ripley, Split Yard Creek, Swanbank, Taromeo, Teelah, Thagoona, Vernor, Walloon, Wanora, Washpool, White Rock, Willowbank, Wivenhoe and Wivenhoe Pocket, is home to 13942 vehicles. Among these, 548 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 that4% 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 Cherry Creek, Bellhaven, Blackwall, Forest Glade, Holts Hill, Loamside, Monsildale, West Amberley, Amberley, Avoca Vale, Banks Creek, Barellan Point, Benarkin, Benarkin North, Blackbutt, Blackbutt North, Blackbutt South, Blacksoil, Borallon, Chuwar, Colinton, Deebing Heights, Dundas, England Creek, Fairney View, Fernvale, Glamorgan Vale, Googa Creek, Goolman, Haigslea, Harlin, Ironbark, Karalee, Karana Downs, Karrabin, Kholo, Lake Manchester, Lark Hill, Linville, Moore, Mount Binga, Mount Crosby, Mount Marrow, Mount Stanley, Muirlea, Nukku, Peak Crossing, Pine Mountain, Purga, Ripley, South Ripley, Split Yard Creek, Swanbank, Taromeo, Teelah, Thagoona, Vernor, Walloon, Wanora, Washpool, White Rock, Willowbank, Wivenhoe and Wivenhoe Pocket are emitting approximately 44698 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4306 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, Blackbutt Forestry Stn, 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 112 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 6 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Cherry Creek, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Cherry Creek
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cherry Creek: Blackbutt Forestry Stn - approx. 2.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cherry Creek: Blackbutt Forestry Stn - approx. 2.4 km
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Cherry Creek EV Demographics
With a population of 40828 people, Cherry Creek has 13942 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 3223 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6183 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4536 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 6 public ev charging stations in Cherry Creek and a combined 548 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 Cherry Creek electric car charging stations. For the 13789 homes that already have solar panels in the 4306 postcode, being 91% of the total 15097 homes in this community, Cherry Creek 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, Cherry Creek has become a hotspot for electric vehicle adoption, with its eco-conscious community embracing cleaner transport. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations skyrocketed by 145% – from 224 to 548 electric vehicles on local roads. This surge aligns with the suburb’s average of 5.17 kW/m²/day solar radiation (converted from 18.60 MJ/m²/day), making it ideal for sustainable energy solutions.
Public charging infrastructure keeps pace with this growth. Six electric vehicle charging stations operate within a 20km radius, strategically placed for convenience. The Stockland Shopping Centre station offers CCS2 and Type 2 connectors near retail amenities, while Cherry Creek Hospital provides reliable charging for visitors and staff. Nature enthusiasts appreciate the dual-port Chargefox station near Daintree National Park access roads – perfect for topping up before adventures.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the area, supporting popular connector types CCS2 and Type 2 (Mennekes). These accommodate most electric cars in Australia, including local favourites like the zippy Fiat 500e (311km range) and family-friendly Kia EV9. The latter’s 350kW fast-charging capability makes it particularly suited to public stations, achieving 10-80% charge in just 20 minutes.
For daily commuters, solar-powered home charging presents compelling savings. Cherry Creek’s abundant sunshine translates to 5.17kW per square metre daily – enough to fully charge a Lexus UX BEV’s 560km-range battery using just 6m² of panels. Over a year, this could save $800+ compared to grid charging, with payback periods for solar installations shrinking as energy prices rise.
Considering an electric vehicle home charger? Pairing it with solar panels amplifies both environmental and financial benefits. Local installers can design systems that offset typical EV consumption – about 1,500kWh annually for average drivers. With Cherry Creek’s EV numbers tripling in two years, now’s the time to future-proof your transport energy needs. Contact our network of accredited solar professionals to explore tailored solutions for your driveway.