Electric Vehicles Damascus, QLD 4671
The 4671 postcode area, including Damascus, Boolboonda, Booyal, Bullyard, Bungadoo, Dalysford, Delan, Doughboy, Drinan, Duingal, Gaeta, Gin Gin, Good Night, Horse Camp, Kolonga, Lake Monduran, Maroondan, Mcilwraith, Molangul, Monduran, Moolboolaman, Morganville, Mount Perry, Mungy, Nearum, New Moonta, Redhill Farms, Skyring Reserve, St Agnes, St Kilda, Takilberan, Tirroan, Wallaville, Wonbah and Wonbah Forest, is home to 2268 vehicles. Among these, 33 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 that1% 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 Damascus, Boolboonda, Booyal, Bullyard, Bungadoo, Dalysford, Delan, Doughboy, Drinan, Duingal, Gaeta, Gin Gin, Good Night, Horse Camp, Kolonga, Lake Monduran, Maroondan, Mcilwraith, Molangul, Monduran, Moolboolaman, Morganville, Mount Perry, Mungy, Nearum, New Moonta, Redhill Farms, Skyring Reserve, St Agnes, St Kilda, Takilberan, Tirroan, Wallaville, Wonbah and Wonbah Forest are emitting approximately 7290 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4671 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, Gin Gin Station, 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 118 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 1 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Damascus, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Damascus
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Damascus: Gin Gin Station - approx. 3.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Damascus: Gin Gin Station - approx. 3.4 km
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Damascus EV Demographics
With a population of 5529 people, Damascus has 2268 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 760 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 907 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 601 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Damascus and a combined 33 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 Damascus electric car charging stations. For the 1843 homes that already have solar panels in the 4671 postcode, being 63% of the total 2926 homes in this community, Damascus 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 Queensland’s sunny landscape, Damascus (population 5,529) is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With 33 EVs registered in 2023 – a 73.7% increase from 2021 – this eco-conscious community is perfectly positioned to combine clean transport with abundant sunshine. Whether you’re a local owner or visitor exploring the region, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
While Damascus itself has limited public infrastructure, drivers can access one electric vehicle charging station within a 20km radius. This makes planning essential for longer journeys. The closest station at Damascus Community Centre offers CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, ideal for popular local models like the Kia EV6 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Charging here pairs well with visits to nearby shops or cafés – perfect for grabbing a coffee while your vehicle powers up.
Compatibility is key in regional EV ownership. Most Damascus drivers use CCS2 (favoured by the Kia EV6’s 528km range) or Type 2 connectors, which suit plug-in hybrids like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. While CHAdeMO stations are rare locally, newer models increasingly support CCS2. Always check your vehicle’s specifications against station capabilities before travelling.
The real charging revolution in Damascus happens under the Queensland sun. With 19MJ/m²/day solar radiation (equivalent to 5.28kWh/m²/day), a typical 6kW solar system can generate 26kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Kia EV6’s 77.4kWh battery every three days. For the average Damascus driver travelling 40km daily, solar charging could slash energy costs by 75% compared to grid power. Even energy-intensive models like the BMW XM (30.4kWh/100km) become cost-effective when paired with solar.
Local EV adopters are proving it works. Charging a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s 13.8kWh battery takes just 38 minutes using a 60A charger – easily achievable during daylight hours. With battery-only EVs like the Kia EV6 now representing 18% of Damascus’s electric fleet, home charging solutions are becoming essential infrastructure.
Ready to join Damascus’s electric evolution? Pairing an electric vehicle home charger with solar panels isn’t just eco-friendly – it’s economically smart. Our local installers can help design a system that keeps you charged using Queensland’s natural advantage. Let’s drive Damascus toward a sun-powered future, one kilometre at a time.