Electric Vehicles Epsom, QLD 4741
The 4741 postcode area, including Epsom, Flaggy Rock, Mackay Mc, Mount Christian, Ball Bay, Brampton Island, Brightly, Clairview, Coppabella, Daydream Island, Eton, Eton North, Eungella Hinterland, Farleigh, Gargett, Hampden, Hazledean, Hook Island, Kalarka, Kinchant Dam, Kuttabul, Lindeman Island, Long Island, Mount Charlton, Mount Ossa, Mount Pelion, North Eton, Oakenden, Orkabie, Owens Creek, Pinnacle, Pleystowe, Seaforth, South Molle and Yalboroo, is home to 2246 vehicles. Among these, 44 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 Epsom, Flaggy Rock, Mackay Mc, Mount Christian, Ball Bay, Brampton Island, Brightly, Clairview, Coppabella, Daydream Island, Eton, Eton North, Eungella Hinterland, Farleigh, Gargett, Hampden, Hazledean, Hook Island, Kalarka, Kinchant Dam, Kuttabul, Lindeman Island, Long Island, Mount Charlton, Mount Ossa, Mount Pelion, North Eton, Oakenden, Orkabie, Owens Creek, Pinnacle, Pleystowe, Seaforth, South Molle and Yalboroo are emitting approximately 8219 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4741 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, Doraville Station, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 182 km per day during the summer month of January, and 129 km per day in July, with an annual average of 165 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 Epsom, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Epsom
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Epsom: Doraville Station - approx. 13.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Epsom: Doraville Station - approx. 13.7 km
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Epsom EV Demographics
With a population of 5932 people, Epsom has 2246 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 496 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 956 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 794 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Epsom and a combined 44 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 Epsom electric car charging stations. For the 1785 homes that already have solar panels in the 4741 postcode, being 62% of the total 2879 homes in this community, Epsom 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 heartland, Epsom is quietly embracing the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. With 44 EVs registered in 2023 – up from just 17 in 2021 – local adoption has surged by 159% in two years. This eco-conscious suburb, home to nearly 6,000 residents, combines rural charm with forward-thinking sustainability. If you’re part of Epsom’s growing EV community or considering joining it, here’s your complete charging guide.
While Epsom itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, drivers can access multiple options within a 20km radius. Popular nearby locations include shopping centres like Stockland Castletown in neighbouring Townsville and healthcare facilities such as Mater Hospital Pimlico. These sites typically offer Type 2 and CCS2 connectors, compatible with most Australian EVs like the Audi e-tron (459km range) and BYD Dolphin (410km range). Always check connector types before visiting – the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV uses CCS2, while the Lexus NX PHEV requires Type 2.
Major charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate throughout regional Queensland, though you’ll need to venture slightly further afield for ultra-rapid options. For daily convenience, most Epsom EV owners charge at home. This makes particular sense given the suburb’s exceptional solar potential – with 19.50 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 5.42 kWh/m²/day). A typical 6.6kW solar system could fully charge a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV’s 55km battery in under two sunny hours, slashing charging costs by up to 70% compared to grid power.
Popular local EVs like the $36,890 BYD Dolphin demonstrate how solar charging pays dividends. At 21.6kWh/100km consumption, a week’s commute (300km) would cost just $8.64 with solar versus $23.76 on standard electricity. For luxury models like the Audi e-tron, annual savings could exceed $1,000.
Ready to join Epsom’s electric evolution? Pairing a home charger with solar panels maximises convenience and savings. Local solar installers can design systems to match your EV’s needs – whether you drive a compact plug-in hybrid or a long-range electric vehicle. Start your sustainable journey today and power your drives with Queensland’s abundant sunshine.