Electric Vehicles Greenlands, QLD 4380
The 4380 postcode area, including Greenlands, Goldfields, Mingoola, Passchendaele, Amiens, Amosfield, Broadwater, Cannon Creek, Dalcouth, Diamondvale, Eukey, Glenlyon, Kyoomba, Mingoola, Mount Tully, Nundubbermere, Pikedale, Pikes Creek, Ruby Creek, Severnlea, Springdale, Stanthorpe, Storm King, Sugarloaf, Thorndale and Undercliffe, is home to 2942 vehicles. Among these, 56 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 Greenlands, Goldfields, Mingoola, Passchendaele, Amiens, Amosfield, Broadwater, Cannon Creek, Dalcouth, Diamondvale, Eukey, Glenlyon, Kyoomba, Mingoola, Mount Tully, Nundubbermere, Pikedale, Pikes Creek, Ruby Creek, Severnlea, Springdale, Stanthorpe, Storm King, Sugarloaf, Thorndale and Undercliffe are emitting approximately 8718 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4380 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, Stanthorpe Leslie Parade, 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 100 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Greenlands, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Greenlands
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Greenlands: Stanthorpe Leslie Parade - approx. 10.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Greenlands: Stanthorpe Leslie Parade - approx. 10.6 km
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Greenlands EV Demographics
With a population of 7223 people, Greenlands has 2942 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1144 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1099 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 699 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Greenlands and a combined 56 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 Greenlands electric car charging stations. For the 2043 homes that already have solar panels in the 4380 postcode, being 53% of the total 3866 homes in this community, Greenlands 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, Greenlands is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With 56 EVs registered in 2023 – up from just 32 in 2021 – this eco-minded community has seen a 75% growth in electric transport over two years. As locals embrace cleaner mobility, many are asking: how does EV charging work in our suburb? Let’s explore your options.
While Greenlands itself is still developing its public charging infrastructure, residents often rely on home solutions or nearby facilities within a 20km radius. The closest public stations can typically be found at regional shopping centres, medical facilities, and tourist hubs in neighbouring suburbs. These locations usually offer Type 2 (Mennekes) and CCS2 connectors – the standard for popular models like the CUPRA Born (511km range) and Volvo EX30 (462km range).
Major charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate throughout Queensland, ensuring compatibility with most EVs. The Jaguar I-Pace (446km range) and Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV (61km electric range) both use Type 2 connectors, making them well-suited to local infrastructure. CHAdeMO stations remain less common, so Nissan Leaf owners may want to carry adaptors.
Where Greenlands truly shines is solar-powered charging. With 18.40 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 5.11 kWh/m²/day), a typical 6kW solar system can generate 25-30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a CUPRA Born’s 58kWh battery in 2-3 sunny days. Pairing solar panels with a home charger like the Zappi or Tesla Wall Connector can slash charging costs by 60-80%, particularly for models with higher consumption like the Jaguar I-Pace (23kWh/100km).
For Greenlands’ 3,866 households, the maths is compelling: solar-charged EV owners typically save $1,500-$2,300 annually compared to petrol vehicles. Even the Bentley Flying Spur PHEV – while rare locally – becomes more practical when powered by Queensland’s abundant sunshine.
As our suburb continues its electric transition, home charging remains the most convenient option. If you’re among Greenlands’ growing cohort of EV drivers, consider this: a solar-powered charger not only future-proofs your transport needs but aligns perfectly with our community’s sustainable values. Ready to harness the sun? Local solar installers can help design a system tailored to your EV’s needs – because in Greenlands, clean energy and clean transport go hand in hand.