Electric Vehicles Evanslea, QLD 4356
The 4356 postcode area, including Evanslea, Bongeen, Broxburn, Irongate, Kincora, Linthorpe, Motley, Mount Tyson, North Branch, Norwin, Pittsworth, Purrawunda, Rossvale, Scrubby Mountain, Springside, St Helens, Stoneleigh and Yarranlea, is home to 1694 vehicles. Among these, 42 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 Evanslea, Bongeen, Broxburn, Irongate, Kincora, Linthorpe, Motley, Mount Tyson, North Branch, Norwin, Pittsworth, Purrawunda, Rossvale, Scrubby Mountain, Springside, St Helens, Stoneleigh and Yarranlea are emitting approximately 5686 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4356 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, Mount Irving, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 212 km per day during the summer month of January, and 112 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 Evanslea, 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 Evanslea: Mount Irving - approx. 13 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Evanslea: Mount Irving - approx. 13 km
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Evanslea EV Demographics
With a population of 4579 people, Evanslea has 1694 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 466 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 667 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 561 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Evanslea and a combined 42 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 Evanslea electric car charging stations. For the 1101 homes that already have solar panels in the 4356 postcode, being 56% of the total 1959 homes in this community, Evanslea 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 sunny Queensland, Evanslea is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious suburb, blessed with over 5.36 kWh/m² of daily solar irradiation (equivalent to 19.30 MJ/m²), has seen EV registrations leap from just 14 in 2021 to 42 in 2023 – a striking 200% increase. While most current EV owners drive plug-in hybrids like the BMW X5 PHEV and Peugeot 308 PHEV, models such as the CUPRA Born (511km range) and Mercedes-Benz EQV are gaining traction among residents seeking longer battery-only ranges.
For now, Evanslea itself doesn’t host public electric vehicle charging stations. Residents and visitors typically rely on home charging solutions or explore options in surrounding areas. When travelling beyond the suburb, major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – perfect for popular local models. The CUPRA Born charges efficiently via CCS2, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV uses Type 2 connectivity for its 150-minute full charge at 7.2kW.
Solar power shines as Evanslea’s secret weapon for EV owners. With enough daily sunlight to generate 25-30kWh from a 5kW solar system (enough to power a CUPRA Born for 150km), residents can dramatically reduce charging costs. Pairing solar panels with a home charger creates a future-proof setup – particularly valuable given the suburb’s lack of public infrastructure. A typical 7.4kW home charger can fully replenish a BMW X5 PHEV’s 101km range in 4.5 hours using solar energy alone.
For those considering the switch to electric vehicles, Evanslea’s climate makes solar-charged driving both practical and economical. Local installers can help design systems that offset typical consumption rates (17-26kWh/100km for most models). As the suburb continues its green transition, investing in home charging infrastructure today positions residents at the forefront of Queensland’s sustainable transport future. Reach out to Evanslea’s solar professionals to explore tailored solutions that turn your rooftop into a personal charging station.