Electric Vehicles Coombabah, QLD 4216
The 4216 postcode area, including Coombabah, Anglers Paradise, Currigee, Paradise Point Keys, Sovereign Islands, Biggera Waters, Hollywell, Paradise Point, Runaway Bay and South Stradbroke, is home to 15770 vehicles. Among these, 672 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 Coombabah, Anglers Paradise, Currigee, Paradise Point Keys, Sovereign Islands, Biggera Waters, Hollywell, Paradise Point, Runaway Bay and South Stradbroke are emitting approximately 37909 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4216 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, Coombabah Water Treatment Plant, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 200 km per day during the summer month of January, and 106 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 24 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Coombabah, 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 Coombabah: Coombabah Water Treatment Plant - approx. 2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Coombabah: Coombabah Water Treatment Plant - approx. 2 km
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Coombabah EV Demographics
With a population of 36713 people, Coombabah has 15770 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 7423 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 5989 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2358 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 24 public ev charging stations in Coombabah and a combined 672 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 Coombabah electric car charging stations. For the 7541 homes that already have solar panels in the 4216 postcode, being 40% of the total 18751 homes in this community, Coombabah 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 along the Gold Coast’s northern reaches, Coombabah is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This leafy suburb, known for its lush wetlands and eco-conscious community, has seen EV registrations triple since 2021 – from just 41 battery-only models to 207 today. With Queensland’s abundant sunshine and Coombabah’s average solar radiation of 5.22 kW/m²/day (converted from 18.80 MJ/m²/day), it’s no surprise locals are pairing clean energy with cutting-edge transport.
Powering Up Around Town Within a 20km radius of Coombabah, 24 public electric vehicle charging stations keep drivers moving. The Harbour Town Shopping Centre offers dual CCS2/Type 2 chargers perfect for topping up while shopping – ideal for BMW i4 owners needing a 31-minute boost from 10-80%. Nature lovers appreciate the Type 2 chargers near Coombabah Lake Conservation Area, where you can stretch your legs along walking trails while your Jaguar I-Pace charges. For reliable rapid charging, the Gold Coast University Hospital’s 24/7 CCS2 stations provide peace of mind for busy commuters.
Charging Networks Made Simple Major providers like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate Coombabah’s charging landscape, with CCS2 connectors catering to most modern EVs. The BMW i7’s 625km range becomes even more impressive when paired with these 195kW ultra-rapid chargers. Type 2 (Mennekes) ports remain popular for destination charging, suiting vehicles like the Peugeot 408 PHEV during its 3.5-hour full charge cycle. While CHAdeMO stations exist, most drivers find CCS2 meets their needs.
Sun-Powered Savings Coombabah’s solar potential transforms home charging into a money-saving superpower. A typical 6.6kW solar system here generates 30kWh daily – enough to fuel a BMW iX2 for 175km of emissions-free driving. With the iX2 consuming just 17.1kWh/100km, solar owners effectively drive on sunshine for 2-4c/km versus 20c/km grid power. Over a year, that’s $1,500 saved on 15,000km – often paying for a home charger installation within 2-3 years.
Making the Switch Seamless As Coombabah’s streets welcome more EVs every month, the case for solar-charged driving grows stronger. Whether you’re drawn to the Jaguar I-Pace’s luxury or the BMW i7’s blistering 34-minute charge time, pairing your electric vehicle with solar panels future-proofs your transport costs. Local installers can design systems that charge your car by day and power your home by night, turning Queensland’s sunshine into year-round savings.
Ready to harness Coombabah’s solar potential for your electric vehicle? Our network of accredited installers creates tailored home charging solutions that work with your lifestyle. Let’s turn your driveway into a personal power station – because when it comes to clean transport, the future is bright and sunny.