Electric Vehicles Gilston, QLD 4211
The 4211 postcode area, including Gilston, Latimer, Nerang Bc, Nerang Dc, Pindari Hills, Advancetown, Beechmont, Binna Burra, Carrara, Clagiraba, Gaven, Highland Park, Lower Beechmont, Mount Nathan, Natural Bridge, Nerang, Numinbah Valley, Pacific Pines and Southern Lamington, is home to 21130 vehicles. Among these, 951 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 Gilston, Latimer, Nerang Bc, Nerang Dc, Pindari Hills, Advancetown, Beechmont, Binna Burra, Carrara, Clagiraba, Gaven, Highland Park, Lower Beechmont, Mount Nathan, Natural Bridge, Nerang, Numinbah Valley, Pacific Pines and Southern Lamington are emitting approximately 60780 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4211 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, Nerang Gilston Rd, 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 106 km per day in July, with an annual average of 153 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 27 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Gilston, 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 Gilston: Nerang Gilston Rd - approx. 2.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gilston: Nerang Gilston Rd - approx. 2.4 km
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Gilston EV Demographics
With a population of 59629 people, Gilston has 21130 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6680 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 8969 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 5481 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 27 public ev charging stations in Gilston and a combined 951 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 Gilston electric car charging stations. For the 14110 homes that already have solar panels in the 4211 postcode, being 61% of the total 23261 homes in this community, Gilston 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 hinterland, Gilston is quietly becoming a hotspot for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With 951 EVs registered in 2023 – up 98.5% from 479 in 2021 – this eco-conscious community of nearly 60,000 residents is embracing cleaner transport. Whether you’re a local or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Powering Up Around Town Gilston drivers have 27 public EV charging stations within a 20km radius, blending convenience with Queensland’s laidback lifestyle. The Robina Town Centre charging hub remains a favourite, offering CCS2 and Type 2 connectors alongside shopping and dining options. For those near the M1, the Gold Coast University Hospital’s 24/7 Chargefox station provides 350kW ultra-rapid charging – perfect for topping up a Toyota bZ4X (535km range) in under 40 minutes. Visitors exploring the nearby Nerang National Park can use the mid-speed chargers at Nerang Bunnings, combining errands with eco-friendly travel.
Connecting to Your Ride Major networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers ensure broad compatibility. Most stations support CCS2 (used by the Mercedes-Benz EQB) and Type 2 connectors, while CHAdeMO remains available for older models. The Fiat 500e’s 35-minute fast-charge capability shines at Jolt’s free 7kW stations in neighbouring suburbs. Always check your vehicle’s connector type – popular PHEVs like the CUPRA Leon use Type 2 for their 67km electric range.
Harnessing the Queensland Sun With Gilston basking in 5.03kW/m²/day of solar radiation (converted from 18.10MJ/m²/day), home solar charging makes financial sense. A 6.6kW solar system could fully charge a Fiat 500e’s 42kWh battery in two sunny days while slashing energy bills. For context: driving 50km daily in a Mercedes-Benz EQB would require just 7.35kWh – easily covered by 3-4 standard solar panels. Many locals combine 10kW home batteries with smart chargers to juice up overnight using stored sunlight.
Joining Gilston’s EV Revolution As charging stations multiply faster than petrol bowsers, there’s never been a better time to go electric. Whether you’re charging at Robina’s leafy carparks or harnessing Queensland’s famous sunshine at home, Gilston’s infrastructure keeps pace with its green ambitions. Considering a home setup? Pairing solar panels with a wall charger could see your EV running on pure sunlight – just ask one of our local installers about tailored solutions for your driveway.