Electric Vehicles Glenroy, QLD 4702
The 4702 postcode area, including Glenroy, Anakie Siding, Arcturus, Bogantungan, Carnarvon Park, Central Queensland Mc, Cheeseborough, Comet, Dundula Creek, Gordonstone, Humboldt, Rannes, Rewan, Sapphire Central, Togara, Withersfield, Yalleroi, Alberta, Alsace, Alton Downs, Anakie, Argoon, Balcomba, Banana, Baralaba, Barnard, Bingegang, Blackdown, Bluff, Boolburra, Bouldercombe, Bushley, Canal Creek, Canoona, Cawarral, Consuelo, Coomoo, Coorooman, Coorumbene, Coowonga, Dalma, Dingo, Dixalea, Dululu, Dumpy Creek, Etna Creek, Fernlees, Gainsford, Garnant, Gemfields, Gindie, Gogango, Goomally, Goovigen, Goowarra, Gracemere, Jambin, Jardine, Jellinbah, Joskeleigh, Kabra, Kalapa, Keppel Sands, Kokotungo, Kunwarara, Lowesby, Mackenzie, Marmor, Midgee, Milman, Mimosa, Moonmera, Morinish, Morinish South, Mount Chalmers, Nine Mile, Parkhurst, Pheasant Creek, Pink Lily, Plum Tree, Ridgelands, Rolleston, Rossmoya, Rubyvale, Sapphire, Shoalwater, Smoky Creek, South Yaamba, Stanage, Stanwell, Stewarton, Tarramba, The Caves, The Gemfields, Thompson Point, Tungamull, Ulogie, Wallaroo, Westwood, Willows, Willows Gemfields, Woolein, Wooroona, Wowan, Wycarbah and Yaraka, is home to 9423 vehicles. Among these, 206 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 Glenroy, Anakie Siding, Arcturus, Bogantungan, Carnarvon Park, Central Queensland Mc, Cheeseborough, Comet, Dundula Creek, Gordonstone, Humboldt, Rannes, Rewan, Sapphire Central, Togara, Withersfield, Yalleroi, Alberta, Alsace, Alton Downs, Anakie, Argoon, Balcomba, Banana, Baralaba, Barnard, Bingegang, Blackdown, Bluff, Boolburra, Bouldercombe, Bushley, Canal Creek, Canoona, Cawarral, Consuelo, Coomoo, Coorooman, Coorumbene, Coowonga, Dalma, Dingo, Dixalea, Dululu, Dumpy Creek, Etna Creek, Fernlees, Gainsford, Garnant, Gemfields, Gindie, Gogango, Goomally, Goovigen, Goowarra, Gracemere, Jambin, Jardine, Jellinbah, Joskeleigh, Kabra, Kalapa, Keppel Sands, Kokotungo, Kunwarara, Lowesby, Mackenzie, Marmor, Midgee, Milman, Mimosa, Moonmera, Morinish, Morinish South, Mount Chalmers, Nine Mile, Parkhurst, Pheasant Creek, Pink Lily, Plum Tree, Ridgelands, Rolleston, Rossmoya, Rubyvale, Sapphire, Shoalwater, Smoky Creek, South Yaamba, Stanage, Stanwell, Stewarton, Tarramba, The Caves, The Gemfields, Thompson Point, Tungamull, Ulogie, Wallaroo, Westwood, Willows, Willows Gemfields, Woolein, Wooroona, Wowan, Wycarbah and Yaraka are emitting approximately 30545 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4702 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, Redbank, 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 124 km per day in July, with an annual average of 165 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 Glenroy, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Glenroy
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glenroy: Redbank - approx. 12.9 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Glenroy
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glenroy: Redbank - approx. 12.9 km
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Glenroy EV Demographics
With a population of 25902 people, Glenroy has 9423 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2673 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3842 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2908 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Glenroy and a combined 206 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 Glenroy electric car charging stations. For the 6050 homes that already have solar panels in the 4702 postcode, being 52% of the total 11695 homes in this community, Glenroy 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 DataElectric Vehicle Charging Stations
Nestled in sunny Queensland, Glenroy is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with enthusiasm. Between 2021 and 2023, registered EVs (including plug-in hybrids) surged from 93 to 206 – a 121% increase reflecting the suburb’s eco-conscious spirit. With abundant sunshine averaging 5.53 kWh/m²/day (converted from 19.90 MJ/m²/day), residents are ideally positioned to combine clean transport with renewable energy.
While Glenroy itself is developing its public charging network, drivers can access stations within a 20km radius. Major networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers operate across Queensland, typically offering CCS2 connectors – the standard for popular local models like the Polestar 2 (625km range) and BMW iX (420km range). These fast-charging hubs are often found at shopping centres, service stations, and key transport routes, making top-ups convenient during errands or road trips.
For daily charging, solar power offers compelling advantages. A 5kW rooftop system in Glenroy generates approximately 27kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Polestar 2’s 19.7kWh/100km consumption for 140km of driving, effectively eliminating fuel costs. The LDV eDeliver7 commercial van and BMW iX2 (17.1kWh/100km) also benefit significantly from solar charging, with most home chargers replenishing batteries overnight using daytime solar reserves.
When installing a home charger, ensure compatibility with your vehicle’s connector type. Most modern EVs use CCS2 for DC fast charging or Type 2 (Mennekes) for AC charging, both widely supported across networks. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV, for instance, uses CCS2 to achieve an 80% charge in 60 minutes at 50kW stations.
Ready to harness Glenroy’s sunshine for your EV? Pairing a 7.4kW home charger with solar panels can lock in long-term savings while reducing grid dependence. Local solar installers can design systems tailored to your driving needs – whether you’re powering a compact BMW iX2 or a luxury BMW iX. Embrace cleaner commuting today, and let Glenroy’s abundant sunshine fuel both your home and journeys.
