Electric Vehicles Fairy Bower, QLD 4700
The 4700 postcode area, including Fairy Bower, Allenstown, Depot Hill, Great Keppel Island, Port Curtis, Rockhampton, Rockhampton City, Rockhampton Hospital, The Keppels, The Range, Wandal and West Rockhampton, is home to 5897 vehicles. Among these, 300 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 that5% 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 Fairy Bower, Allenstown, Depot Hill, Great Keppel Island, Port Curtis, Rockhampton, Rockhampton City, Rockhampton Hospital, The Keppels, The Range, Wandal and West Rockhampton are emitting approximately 17203 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4700 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, Rockhampton Aero, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 200 km per day during the summer month of January, and 124 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 Fairy Bower, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Fairy Bower
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Fairy Bower: Rockhampton Aero - approx. 4.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Fairy Bower: Rockhampton Aero - approx. 4.6 km
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Fairy Bower EV Demographics
With a population of 14844 people, Fairy Bower has 5897 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2663 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2199 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1035 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Fairy Bower and a combined 300 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 Fairy Bower electric car charging stations. For the 3055 homes that already have solar panels in the 4700 postcode, being 40% of the total 7678 homes in this community, Fairy Bower 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, Fairy Bower is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This coastal suburb, home to 14,800 eco-conscious residents, has seen EV registrations jump by 78% since 2021 – from just 168 electric vehicles to 300 today. With its tropical climate delivering 5.5 kW/m² of daily solar irradiation (equivalent to 19.90 MJ/m²), it’s no surprise locals are pairing clean energy with clean transport.
While Fairy Bower itself doesn’t host public charging stations, drivers can access networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks within a 20km radius. The Sunshine Coast Shopping Plaza offers convenient Type 2 chargers perfect for topping up your Volkswagen Touareg PHEV while grabbing groceries. Adventure-seekers headed to nearby coastal lookouts will find CCS2 fast-chargers at popular tourist hubs, delivering 80% power in under 40 minutes for models like the Mercedes-Benz EQB’s impressive 564km-range battery.
Most local EVs use CCS2 or Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors, compatible with 95% of Australian models. The suburb’s popular CUPRA Formentor PHEV owners typically opt for home charging – especially given Queensland’s solar advantage. A 6kW rooftop solar system here generates enough daily energy to power 50km of driving in a MINI Countryman PHEV, slashing charging costs by 60-80% compared to grid power.
For Fairy Bower residents, solar-powered home charging isn’t just eco-friendly – it’s economical. The Mercedes EQB driver covering 15,000km annually could save $900/year by charging via solar. Even better? Queensland’s 5.5 kW/m² daily solar yield means most households can charge EVs using surplus energy rather than expensive peak-rate electricity.
Ready to join Fairy Bower’s green driving revolution? Pairing a 7kW home charger with solar panels creates the ultimate charging setup – clean, convenient, and cost-effective. Local solar installers can design systems that offset both your household and EV energy needs. Why wait? Transform your driveway into a personal charging station powered by Queensland’s abundant sunshine.