Electric Vehicles Djiru, QLD 4852
The 4852 postcode area, including Djiru, Clump Point, Narragon Beach, Bingil Bay, Carmoo, 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 Djiru, Clump Point, Narragon Beach, Bingil Bay, Carmoo, 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, Bingil Bay, 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 Djiru, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Djiru
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Djiru: Bingil Bay - approx. 3.6 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Djiru
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Djiru: Bingil Bay - approx. 3.6 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Djiru
Mission Solar and Electrical
13 Shepherd Close, 4852Mission Solar and Electrical Installs Solar Power Systems.
Electric Vehicles Charging Djiru
Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Djiru
Electric Vehicle Djiru - Community Profile
Djiru EV Demographics
With a population of 3575 people, Djiru 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 Djiru 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 Djiru 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, Djiru 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 Far North Queensland, Djiru is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with 5.28 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (equivalent to 19 MJ/m²/day), has seen EV registrations surge by 124% since 2021 – jumping from 21 electric vehicles to 47 in 2023. Whether you're a local resident or visiting the Cassowary Coast region, here's your complete guide to staying charged.
While Djiru itself doesn't have public EV charging stations, drivers can find options within a 20km radius. The Mission Beach Shopping Centre offers 50kW DC fast chargers (CCS2/Type 2), perfect for topping up while grabbing supplies. Healthcare visitors can use the Type 2 AC chargers at Tully Health Centre, while the Tully Sports Complex provides CHAdeMO/CCS2 options for drivers exploring the nearby Murray Falls. These locations cater to popular models like the Mercedes-Benz EQS (CCS2) and Peugeot 508 PHEV (Type 2).
Major charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate in the region, supporting the CCS2 standard used by 75% of new EVs in Australia. The Renault Kangoo BEV and Lexus UX BEV both utilise Type 2 connectors, while CHAdeMO remains available for compatible vehicles. For BYD Sealion 6 owners, CCS2 compatibility ensures easy charging at most stations.
With Djiru's exceptional solar potential, many residents are turning to home charging solutions. A typical 5kW solar system here generates about 26.4kWh daily – enough to power a Lexus UX BEV for 206km of emissions-free driving. Pairing solar panels with a 7kW home charger can fully charge a Renault Kangoo BEV in 6 hours using sunlight alone, potentially eliminating fuel costs.
Local EV owners report saving $1,500-$2,000 annually by charging during daylight hours. Combined with government rebates for solar installations, this makes Djiru an ideal location for sustainable driving. If you're considering an electric vehicle home charger, local solar installers can help design systems that leverage our abundant sunshine. By harnessing clean energy, you'll not only power your drives through the Wet Tropics but contribute to Djiru's green future – one solar-charged kilometre at a time.