Electric Vehicles Glenorchy, QLD 4650
The 4650 postcode area, including Glenorchy, Aubinville, Baddow, Big Tuan, Glendorf, Hillcrest Heights, Little Tuan, Maryborough Dc, Aldershot, Antigua, Bauple, Bauple Forest, Beaver Rock, Bidwill, Boonooroo, Boonooroo Plains, Duckinwilla, Dundathu, Dunmora, Ferney, Gootchie, Grahams Creek, Granville, Gundiah, Island Plantation, Maaroom, Magnolia, Maryborough, Maryborough West, Mount Steadman, Mount Urah, Mungar, Netherby, Oakhurst, Owanyilla, Pallas Street Maryborough, Pilerwa, Pioneers Rest, Poona, Prawle, St Helens, St Mary, Talegalla Weir, Tandora, Teddington, The Dimonds, Thinoomba, Tiaro, Tinana, Tinana South, Tinnanbar, Tuan, Tuan Forest, Walkers Point, Yengarie and Yerra, is home to 12362 vehicles. Among these, 209 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 that2% 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 Glenorchy, Aubinville, Baddow, Big Tuan, Glendorf, Hillcrest Heights, Little Tuan, Maryborough Dc, Aldershot, Antigua, Bauple, Bauple Forest, Beaver Rock, Bidwill, Boonooroo, Boonooroo Plains, Duckinwilla, Dundathu, Dunmora, Ferney, Gootchie, Grahams Creek, Granville, Gundiah, Island Plantation, Maaroom, Magnolia, Maryborough, Maryborough West, Mount Steadman, Mount Urah, Mungar, Netherby, Oakhurst, Owanyilla, Pallas Street Maryborough, Pilerwa, Pioneers Rest, Poona, Prawle, St Helens, St Mary, Talegalla Weir, Tandora, Teddington, The Dimonds, Thinoomba, Tiaro, Tinana, Tinana South, Tinnanbar, Tuan, Tuan Forest, Walkers Point, Yengarie and Yerra are emitting approximately 35285 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4650 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, Teddington Waterworks, 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 112 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 1 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Glenorchy, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Glenorchy
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glenorchy: Teddington Waterworks - approx. 3.8 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glenorchy: Teddington Waterworks - approx. 3.8 km
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Glenorchy EV Demographics
With a population of 31346 people, Glenorchy has 12362 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 4935 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 4616 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2811 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Glenorchy and a combined 209 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 Glenorchy electric car charging stations. For the 9352 homes that already have solar panels in the 4650 postcode, being 61% of the total 15222 homes in this community, Glenorchy 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
With its lush landscapes and eco-minded community, Glenorchy is embracing electric vehicles (EVs) faster than ever. In just two years, EV registrations here leapt from 104 in 2021 to 209 in 2023 – a striking 101% increase. This sunny Queensland suburb, blessed with 18.90 MJ/m² of daily solar radiation (about 5.25 kWh/m²), perfectly blends sustainability with practicality for EV drivers.
While Glenorchy itself has one public charging station within a 20km radius, the nearby Glenorchy Central Shopping Centre offers a convenient CCS2/Type 2 charger – ideal for topping up while grabbing groceries or coffee. This Chargefox-operated station supports popular models like the BYD Atto 3 and Renault Megane E-Tech, delivering rapid charging speeds to get you back on the road swiftly.
Most local EV owners rely on home charging, especially given Glenorchy’s solar potential. A typical 5kW rooftop system here generates about 26kWh daily – enough to fully power a BYD Dolphin for 121km of driving. With electricity costs slashed by solar, charging an EV becomes remarkably affordable. For example, powering a Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV’s 19.1kWh/100km consumption would cost just $1.14 daily using solar (versus $4.58 on grid power).
Glenorchy’s EV community predominantly uses CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with 95% of local models. The Genesis GV70 BEV and Renault Megane E-Tech both charge efficiently via CCS2, while the Mercedes EQS SUV utilises Type 2. Though CHAdeMO ports exist, they’re less common among newer vehicles.
Considering Glenorchy’s limited public infrastructure, pairing a home charger with solar panels is both economical and eco-smart. Local installers can design systems that offset your EV’s energy needs while future-proofing your household against rising fuel costs. Ready to harness Queensland’s sunshine for your electric journey? Explore tailored solar solutions today and join Glenorchy’s growing network of green-minded drivers.