Electric Vehicles Garbutt, QLD 4814
The 4814 postcode area, including Garbutt, Aitkenvale Bc, Garbutt Bc, Thuringowa Dc, Aitkenvale, Annandale, Cranbrook, Douglas, Garbutt East, Heatley, Mount Louisa, Murray and Vincent, is home to 14652 vehicles. Among these, 674 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 Garbutt, Aitkenvale Bc, Garbutt Bc, Thuringowa Dc, Aitkenvale, Annandale, Cranbrook, Douglas, Garbutt East, Heatley, Mount Louisa, Murray and Vincent are emitting approximately 41713 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4814 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, Townsville Aero Comparison, 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 141 km per day in July, with an annual average of 176 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 6 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Garbutt, 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 Garbutt: Townsville Aero Comparison - approx. 2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Garbutt: Townsville Aero Comparison - approx. 2 km
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Garbutt EV Demographics
With a population of 40630 people, Garbutt has 14652 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 5219 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6313 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3120 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 6 public ev charging stations in Garbutt and a combined 674 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 Garbutt electric car charging stations. For the 9922 homes that already have solar panels in the 4814 postcode, being 57% of the total 17274 homes in this community, Garbutt 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
Garbutt, a vibrant suburb of Townsville, is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. With 674 EVs registered in 2023 – up 112% from 2021 – locals are clearly charging towards a greener future. Blessed with 300+ sunny days annually and a community passionate about sustainability, it’s no surprise this tropical hub is becoming a hotspot for EV adoption. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying powered up.
Public Charging Made Easy Within a 20km radius of Garbutt, six public charging stations keep EVs humming. The Garbutt Town Shopping Centre offers dual CCS2/Type 2 connectors at 50kW – perfect for topping up while grabbing groceries. Health-conscious drivers appreciate the 7kW Type 2 chargers at Townsville Hospital, delivering about 40km of range per hour. For rapid charging, the Evie Networks station near Townsville Airport packs a 150kW punch, ideal for models like the Audi e-tron that can charge from 5-80% in 85 minutes.
Seamless Compatibility Local stations support CCS2 (Audi e-tron, Fiat 500e) and Type 2 connectors, covering 95% of Australian EVs. CHAdeMO ports are less common but available at select locations. Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the landscape, with the Fiat 500e’s 35-minute charging time on 85kW chargers showing how quickly modern EVs can refuel.
Solar: Your Personal Power Plant Garbutt’s 5.86 kWh/m²/day solar radiation (converted from 21.10 MJ/m²/day) makes sun-powered driving a no-brainer. A typical 6.6kW solar system generates 25-30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BMW iX2’s 64kWh battery in 2.5 sunny days. Pairing solar with home charging slashes costs: the Fiat 500e’s 14.4kWh/100km consumption becomes virtually free, saving $600+ annually compared to petrol.
Future-Proof Your Drive As Garbutt’s EV numbers climb faster than the tropical mercury, now’s the time to join the charge. Considering a home charger? Pairing it with solar panels turns your roof into a private fuel station. Local installers can design systems that offset both your driving and household energy needs – a smart move as Queensland pushes towards its renewable targets.
Ready to harness the North Queensland sun for your EV? Connect with Garbutt’s trusted solar professionals to create a custom charging solution that keeps you – and the environment – powered for years to come.