Electric Vehicles Desailly, QLD 4871
The 4871 postcode area, including Desailly, Four Mile Beach, Helenvale, Kidston, Koah, Mamu, Spurgeon, Abingdon Downs, Almaden, Aloomba, Amber, Aurukun, Basilisk, Bellenden Ker, Blackbull, Bolwarra, Bombeeta, Boogan, Bramston Beach, Bulleringa, Camp Creek, Chillagoe, Claraville, Coen, Conjuboy, Coralie, Cowley, Cowley Beach, Cowley Creek, Croydon, Crystalbrook, Currajah, Deeral, East Creek, East Trinity, Edward River, Einasleigh, Esmeralda, Fishery Falls, Fitzroy Island, Forsayth, Fossilbrook, Georgetown, Germantown, Gilbert River, Gilberton, Glen Boughton, Green Island, Gununa, Hurricane, Julatten, Karron, Kowanyama, Kurrimine Beach, Lakeland, Lakeland Downs, Laura, Lockhart, Lower Cowley, Lyndhurst, Macalister Range, Mena Creek, Miriwinni, Mirriwinni, Moresby, Mornington Island, Mount Carbine, Mount Molloy, Mount Mulligan, Mount Surprise, Northhead, Nychum, Petford, Pormpuraaw, Portland Roads, Rookwood, Sandy Pocket, South Wellesley Islands, Southedge, Springfield, Stockton, Strathmore, Talaroo, Thornborough, Utchee Creek, Wangan, Warrubullen, Waugh Pocket, Wellesley Islands, West Wellesley Islands, Woopen Creek and Yarrabah, is home to 3095 vehicles. Among these, 66 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 Desailly, Four Mile Beach, Helenvale, Kidston, Koah, Mamu, Spurgeon, Abingdon Downs, Almaden, Aloomba, Amber, Aurukun, Basilisk, Bellenden Ker, Blackbull, Bolwarra, Bombeeta, Boogan, Bramston Beach, Bulleringa, Camp Creek, Chillagoe, Claraville, Coen, Conjuboy, Coralie, Cowley, Cowley Beach, Cowley Creek, Croydon, Crystalbrook, Currajah, Deeral, East Creek, East Trinity, Edward River, Einasleigh, Esmeralda, Fishery Falls, Fitzroy Island, Forsayth, Fossilbrook, Georgetown, Germantown, Gilbert River, Gilberton, Glen Boughton, Green Island, Gununa, Hurricane, Julatten, Karron, Kowanyama, Kurrimine Beach, Lakeland, Lakeland Downs, Laura, Lockhart, Lower Cowley, Lyndhurst, Macalister Range, Mena Creek, Miriwinni, Mirriwinni, Moresby, Mornington Island, Mount Carbine, Mount Molloy, Mount Mulligan, Mount Surprise, Northhead, Nychum, Petford, Pormpuraaw, Portland Roads, Rookwood, Sandy Pocket, South Wellesley Islands, Southedge, Springfield, Stockton, Strathmore, Talaroo, Thornborough, Utchee Creek, Wangan, Warrubullen, Waugh Pocket, Wellesley Islands, West Wellesley Islands, Woopen Creek and Yarrabah are emitting approximately 10609 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4871 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, Maitland Downs Station, 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 153 km per day in July, with an annual average of 176 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 Desailly, 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 Desailly: Maitland Downs Station - approx. 27.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Desailly: Maitland Downs Station - approx. 27.7 km
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Desailly EV Demographics
With a population of 9454 people, Desailly has 3095 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1072 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1208 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 815 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Desailly and a combined 66 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 Desailly electric car charging stations. For the 1843 homes that already have solar panels in the 4871 postcode, being 45% of the total 4076 homes in this community, Desailly 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 tropical North Queensland, Desailly (population 9,454) is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle adoption. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations grew by 65% – from 40 to 66 vehicles – reflecting both Queensland’s broader clean energy push and the suburb’s sun-soaked climate perfect for sustainable transport solutions. With 3,454 vehicles on local roads, this growth signals a tangible shift towards greener mobility in the community.
While Desailly itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, drivers can access networks within a 20km radius. The nearby Port Douglas Marina features 50kW DC fast chargers compatible with CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors, ideal for topping up while enjoying coastal views. Mossman Town Centre offers Type 2 AC charging at 22kW – perfect for longer stops near cafes and shops. These locations cater to popular local models like the MG MG4 (405km range) and Hyundai Kona Electric, both using CCS2 connectors.
Three major networks service the region:
- Chargefox: Ultra-rapid 350kW stations in Cairns (75km north)
- Evie Networks: 50kW chargers along the Captain Cook Highway
- Tesla Destination Chargers: At luxury resorts near Port Douglas
Most modern EVs in Desailly use CCS2 (MG4, Mercedes EQA) or Type 2 (plug-in hybrids like MINI Countryman PHEV). CHAdeMO remains available for older models.
With 5.8 kWh/m²/day solar radiation (converted from 20.90 MJ/m²/day), Desailly homeowners can significantly offset charging costs. A 6.6kW solar system generates ~29kWh daily – enough to power a Mercedes EQA (14.1kWh/100km) for 205km of emissions-free driving. Over a year, this could save $1,300 compared to petrol costs for similar-sized SUVs.
Local EV owners are embracing this synergy. ‘Our MG4 costs just $8.50 weekly to charge via solar,’ shares resident Sarah Tan. ‘It’s halved our transport budget.’
Considering an electric vehicle? Pairing a home charger with solar panels maximises Desailly’s 263 sunny days annually. Whether you drive a practical Hyundai Kona or luxury Mercedes eVito Tourer, local solar installers can design systems to match your EV’s consumption (15.2-26.2kWh/100km).
Ready to join Desailly’s electric revolution? Explore solar-powered home charging solutions tailored to Queensland’s climate – your wallet and the environment will thank you.