Electric Vehicles Ghinghinda, QLD 4420
The 4420 postcode area, including Ghinghinda, Baroondah, Eurombah, Waikola, Broadmere, Coorada, Glebe, Glenhaughton, Gwambegwine, Hornet Bank, Kinnoul, Peek-a-doo, Spring Creek and Taroom, is home to 397 vehicles. Among these, 3 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 that1% 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 Ghinghinda, Baroondah, Eurombah, Waikola, Broadmere, Coorada, Glebe, Glenhaughton, Gwambegwine, Hornet Bank, Kinnoul, Peek-a-doo, Spring Creek and Taroom are emitting approximately 1510 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4420 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, La Palma, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 212 km per day during the summer month of January, and 118 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 Ghinghinda, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Ghinghinda
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ghinghinda: La Palma - approx. 15 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ghinghinda: La Palma - approx. 15 km
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Ghinghinda EV Demographics
With a population of 1032 people, Ghinghinda has 397 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 108 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 148 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 141 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Ghinghinda and a combined 3 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 Ghinghinda electric car charging stations. For the 231 homes that already have solar panels in the 4420 postcode, being 40% of the total 584 homes in this community, Ghinghinda 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, Ghinghinda may be a small town with just over 1,000 residents, but its eco-conscious community is quietly embracing the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. While EV adoption remains modest – with three plug-in hybrids registered annually since 2021 – the town’s abundant sunshine (averaging 20.20 MJ/m²/day, or 5.6 kW/m²/day) creates ideal conditions for sustainable driving. For locals and visitors alike, understanding charging options here requires some local know-how.
Public Charging in Ghinghinda: Planning Ahead Ghinghinda itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, and availability within a 20km radius remains unclear. This makes home charging particularly crucial for residents. When travelling beyond the region, popular networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors at stations along major Queensland routes. These compatibility-focused networks support popular models like the BYD Seal (CCS2) and Nissan Leaf (CHAdeMO), though CCS2 is becoming the Australian standard.
Solar-Powered Charging: Harnessing Queensland’s Sunshine With solar radiation levels 18% higher than the Australian average, Ghinghinda residents can transform rooftops into personal fuel stations. A 5kW solar system generates approximately 28kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Nissan Leaf (17.1kWh/100km) for 163km of driving at no ongoing cost. For the BYD Seal (13.8kWh/100km), this translates to 202km of solar-powered range daily. Over a year, this could save $800–$1,200 compared to grid charging, depending on usage.
Making It Work in Ghinghinda Most locals opt for Level 2 home chargers (7–22kW) paired with solar systems. The CUPRA Leon PHEV and Volkswagen Touareg PHEV – both popular locally – can achieve full charges from solar in 2–4 hours. Battery-only models like the Peugeot 2008 BEV benefit from overnight charging using stored solar energy.
Future-Proofing Your Drive While public infrastructure develops, Ghinghinda’s EV owners are leading the charge through self-sufficiency. As local mechanic Tom Reynolds notes: ‘We’ve installed solar chargers for six households this year – that’s 1% of the town. People love being independent from fuel stations.’
Considering an EV? Pairing a home charger with solar panels could eliminate fuel costs entirely. Our team connects Ghinghinda residents with accredited solar installers for custom solutions. Start your sustainable driving journey today – Queensland’s sunshine is ready when you are.