Electric Vehicles Fordsdale, QLD 4343
The 4343 postcode area, including Fordsdale, Adare, Black Duck Creek, Caffey, College View, East Haldon, Gatton, Ingoldsby, Junction View, Lake Clarendon, Lawes, Lefthand Branch, Lower Tenthill, Morton Vale, Mount Sylvia, Placid Hills, Ringwood, Rockside, Ropeley, Spring Creek, Upper Tenthill, Vinegar Hill, Woodbine and Woodlands, is home to 3827 vehicles. Among these, 115 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 Fordsdale, Adare, Black Duck Creek, Caffey, College View, East Haldon, Gatton, Ingoldsby, Junction View, Lake Clarendon, Lawes, Lefthand Branch, Lower Tenthill, Morton Vale, Mount Sylvia, Placid Hills, Ringwood, Rockside, Ropeley, Spring Creek, Upper Tenthill, Vinegar Hill, Woodbine and Woodlands are emitting approximately 12336 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4343 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, Fordsdale, 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 106 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 3 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Fordsdale, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Fordsdale
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Fordsdale: Fordsdale - approx. 2.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Fordsdale: Fordsdale - approx. 2.1 km
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Fordsdale EV Demographics
With a population of 10814 people, Fordsdale has 3827 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1276 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1405 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1146 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Fordsdale and a combined 115 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 Fordsdale electric car charging stations. For the 3284 homes that already have solar panels in the 4343 postcode, being 73% of the total 4469 homes in this community, Fordsdale 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 sun-drenched countryside, Fordsdale is quietly becoming a hotspot for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With 227 EVs registered in 2023 – an 83% jump from 124 in 2021 – locals are embracing cleaner transport. This shift aligns perfectly with the suburb’s eco-conscious spirit and abundant sunshine, making it ideal for both public charging and solar-powered home solutions.
Powering Up Around Town Three public charging stations serve Fordsdale and its surrounds within a 20km radius. The Fordsdale Shopping Centre offers dual CCS2/Type 2 connectors at 50kW DC fast chargers – perfect for topping up your Tesla Model Y while grabbing groceries. Nature lovers will appreciate Lake Broadwater’s 75kW Chargefox station (CCS2/CHAdeMO), strategically placed for pre-hike charging. For slower, overnight options, the Dalby Hospital precinct provides 22kW Type 2 AC chargers, compatible with plug-in hybrids like the Jeep Compass PHEV.
Finding the Right Fit Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the region, supporting Australia’s standard CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. This means seamless charging for popular models:
- Tesla Model Y owners enjoy rapid 170kW CCS2 charging (50% charge in 15 minutes)
- Kia EV6 drivers leverage 800V architecture for 10-80% charges in 18 minutes
- Peugeot Partner BEV users benefit from 100kW CCS2 compatibility (80% in 30 minutes)
Harnessing the Sunshine Advantage With 5.19kW/m²/day solar irradiation (converted from 18.70MJ/m²/day), Fordsdale households can offset charging costs dramatically. A typical 6.6kW solar system generates 26kWh daily – enough to power a Tesla Model Y for 178km. At current electricity prices, this saves about $1,100 annually compared to grid charging. The Jeep Compass PHEV’s 47km electric range could be fully solar-powered for just $0.35 per charge.
As Fordsdale’s EV community grows, savvy drivers are pairing home chargers with solar systems. Local installers report increasing demand for 7-11kW AC wallboxes that integrate with existing solar arrays. This setup future-proofs homes against rising fuel costs while supporting Queensland’s renewable energy targets.
Considering the jump to electric? Explore solar-charged home solutions to maximise Fordsdale’s 300+ sunny days annually. Our team connects residents with certified installers for tailored EV-energy systems – because your car should work as hard as our sunshine does.