Electric Vehicles Geham, QLD 4352
The 4352 postcode area, including Geham, Grape Tree, Hampton, Palm Tree, Toowoomba Mc, Amiens, Ballard, Bapaume, Birnam, Blanchview, Branchview, Cabarlah, Cawdor, Cement Mills, Coalbank, Condamine Plains, Cutella, Derrymore, Djuan, Doctor Creek, Evergreen, Fifteen Mile, Glencoe, Gore, Gowrie Junction, Gowrie Little Plain, Grapetree, Groomsville, Highfields, Highgrove, Hodgson Vale, Iredale, Karara, Kleinton, Kulpi, Kurrowah, Lilyvale, Lyra, Maclagan, Malling, Meringandan, Meringandan West, Merritts Creek, Mount Luke, Muniganeen, Murphys Creek, Narko, North Maclagan, Nutgrove, Oman Ama, Palmtree, Pampas, Pechey, Peranga, Perseverance, Postmans Ridge, Pozieres, Preston, Ramsay, Rangemore, Ravensbourne, Severnlea, Silver Ridge, Spring Bluff, St Aubyn, Thornville, Tummaville, Umbiram, Upper Lockyer, Vale View, Whichello, White Mountain, Withcott, Woodleigh, Woolmer, Wutul, Wyreema, Yalangur and Yandilla, is home to 10140 vehicles. Among these, 367 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 that4% 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 Geham, Grape Tree, Hampton, Palm Tree, Toowoomba Mc, Amiens, Ballard, Bapaume, Birnam, Blanchview, Branchview, Cabarlah, Cawdor, Cement Mills, Coalbank, Condamine Plains, Cutella, Derrymore, Djuan, Doctor Creek, Evergreen, Fifteen Mile, Glencoe, Gore, Gowrie Junction, Gowrie Little Plain, Grapetree, Groomsville, Highfields, Highgrove, Hodgson Vale, Iredale, Karara, Kleinton, Kulpi, Kurrowah, Lilyvale, Lyra, Maclagan, Malling, Meringandan, Meringandan West, Merritts Creek, Mount Luke, Muniganeen, Murphys Creek, Narko, North Maclagan, Nutgrove, Oman Ama, Palmtree, Pampas, Pechey, Peranga, Perseverance, Postmans Ridge, Pozieres, Preston, Ramsay, Rangemore, Ravensbourne, Severnlea, Silver Ridge, Spring Bluff, St Aubyn, Thornville, Tummaville, Umbiram, Upper Lockyer, Vale View, Whichello, White Mountain, Withcott, Woodleigh, Woolmer, Wutul, Wyreema, Yalangur and Yandilla are emitting approximately 32951 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4352 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, Cooby Creek Dam, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 206 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 7 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Geham, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Geham
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Geham: Cooby Creek Dam - approx. 8.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Geham: Cooby Creek Dam - approx. 8.4 km
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Geham EV Demographics
With a population of 29247 people, Geham has 10140 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2008 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 4573 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 3559 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 7 public ev charging stations in Geham and a combined 367 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 Geham electric car charging stations. For the 8314 homes that already have solar panels in the 4352 postcode, being 75% of the total 11086 homes in this community, Geham 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 sunny Lockyer Valley region, Geham is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations here surged by 121% – from just 166 EVs to 367. This growth reflects the community’s eco-conscious values and Queensland’s push towards sustainable transport. With abundant sunshine (averaging 5.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy) and practical infrastructure, Geham offers EV owners both convenience and environmental benefits.
Public Charging Made Easy Seven public charging stations operate within a 20km radius of Geham, blending accessibility with functionality. The Geham Central Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger – perfect for topping up your BYD Seal or Kia EV9 while grabbing groceries. For those exploring the region, the Toowoomba Hospital precinct offers 22kW Type 2 chargers, ideal for longer stops. Visitors to the scenic Geham Lookout can now find dual-port CCS2/Type 2 stations, combining tourism with practicality.
Networks & Compatibility Local stations primarily use Chargefox and Evie Networks, supporting Australia’s most common connectors. CCS2 ports (used by 510km-range BYD Seal and 443km-range Kia EV9) dominate fast-charging locations, while Type 2 connectors cater to plug-in hybrids like the Peugeot 508 PHEV. Though CHAdeMO ports are rare, most newer Japanese imports remain compatible. Tesla drivers will find Superchargers 25 minutes away in Toowoomba CBD.
Solar Charging: Power From Your Roof Geham’s 5.3 kWh/m²/day solar potential makes home charging remarkably efficient. A 6kW solar system generates ~25kWh daily – enough to power a BYD Seal for 180km at 13.8kWh/100km. This setup could save $800+ annually compared to grid charging. Even Porsche Panamera PHEV owners can fully recharge overnight using excess solar, slashing fuel costs by 70%.
Local Insights for Smart Charging Morning charging at public stations avoids weekend queues, particularly at the popular Highfields Village charging hub. For home users, Geham’s feed-in tariffs (typically 6-8c/kWh) make solar battery storage more valuable than exporting excess energy – perfect for overnight EV top-ups.
Considering the jump to electric? Local solar installers report 60% of new EV owners now pair their vehicles with rooftop panels. As one Kia EV9 driver shared: ‘Our solar system covers 90% of charging needs – it’s like driving on sunshine.’
Ready to charge smarter? Geham’s renewable energy potential makes home solar charging a logical next step. Contact certified local installers to design a system tailored to your EV’s needs – whether you’re powering an Audi e-tron GT or a compact plug-in hybrid. Drive green, save more, and join Geham’s growing community of sun-powered motorists.