Electric Vehicles Farleigh, QLD 4741
The 4741 postcode area, including Farleigh, Flaggy Rock, Mackay Mc, Mount Christian, Ball Bay, Brampton Island, Brightly, Clairview, Coppabella, Daydream Island, Epsom, Eton, Eton North, Eungella Hinterland, 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 Farleigh, Flaggy Rock, Mackay Mc, Mount Christian, Ball Bay, Brampton Island, Brightly, Clairview, Coppabella, Daydream Island, Epsom, Eton, Eton North, Eungella Hinterland, 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, Farleigh Co-op Sugar Mill, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 135 km per day in July, with an annual average of 171 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 Farleigh, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Farleigh
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Farleigh: Farleigh Co-op Sugar Mill - approx. 1.6 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Farleigh
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Farleigh: Farleigh Co-op Sugar Mill - approx. 1.6 km
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Farleigh EV Demographics
With a population of 5932 people, Farleigh 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 Farleigh 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 Farleigh 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, Farleigh 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
Farleigh, a sunny suburb nestled in Queensland’s tropical climate, is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. Between 2021 and 2023, registered EVs in the area surged from 17 to 44 – a 159% increase – reflecting the community’s growing eco-conscious mindset. With 2,324 vehicles on local roads and solar radiation averaging 5.61 kW/m²/day (converted from 20.20 MJ/m²/day), Farleigh offers unique opportunities for sustainable driving. Here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
While Farleigh itself doesn’t yet host public EV charging stations, nearby areas within a 20km radius provide options for drivers. Neighbouring hubs like Mackay feature Chargefox and Evie Networks stations, often located at shopping centres or highway rest stops. These facilities typically offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with popular local models like the Audi Q5 PHEV (Type 2) and BMW iX2 (CCS2). Always check your vehicle’s compatibility before visiting – most modern EVs in Australia support these standards.
For Farleigh residents, home charging remains the most convenient option. The suburb’s abundant sunshine makes solar-powered EV charging particularly appealing. A typical 5kW solar system here can generate about 28kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BMW iX2’s 427km-range battery every 1.6 days. Pairing solar panels with a 7.2kW home charger (like those used by the Audi Q5 PHEV) could slash charging costs by 60-80%, paying back installation costs within 4-7 years for most households.
Local EV owners rave about the synergy between Queensland’s sunshine and electric driving. The Peugeot 308 PHEV, for instance, achieves its 60km electric range using just 20.7kWh/100km – equivalent to about 1.5 hours of solar generation on a clear Farleigh day. Even battery-only models like the Peugeot 2008 BEV benefit, with 30-minute fast-charging sessions becoming more affordable when offset by solar credits.
Ready to join Farleigh’s electric evolution? Installing a home charging station with solar integration not only future-proofs your transport needs but aligns with the suburb’s sustainable ethos. Local solar installers can help design systems that power both your home and vehicle, turning Queensland’s famous sunshine into kilometre after emission-free kilometre.