Electric Vehicles Groper Creek, QLD 4806
The 4806 postcode area, including Groper Creek, Arkendeith, Down River, Groper Creek Reserve, Keebah, Carstairs, Fredericksfield, Home Hill, Inkerman, Kirknie, Osborne, Rangemore, Wangaratta and Wunjunga, is home to 1367 vehicles. Among these, 25 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 Groper Creek, Arkendeith, Down River, Groper Creek Reserve, Keebah, Carstairs, Fredericksfield, Home Hill, Inkerman, Kirknie, Osborne, Rangemore, Wangaratta and Wunjunga are emitting approximately 4086 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4806 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, Inkerman Station, 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 141 km per day in July, with an annual average of 176 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 Groper Creek, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Groper Creek
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Groper Creek: Inkerman Station - approx. 11 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Groper Creek: Inkerman Station - approx. 11 km
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Groper Creek EV Demographics
With a population of 3409 people, Groper Creek has 1367 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 467 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 547 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 353 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Groper Creek and a combined 25 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 Groper Creek electric car charging stations. For the 1177 homes that already have solar panels in the 4806 postcode, being 70% of the total 1689 homes in this community, Groper Creek 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, Groper Creek is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This tight-knit, eco-conscious community of 3,400 residents has seen EV registrations jump from just 17 plug-in hybrids in 2021 to 25 in 2023 – a 47% increase. While our famous sunshine keeps solar panels humming, local EV owners face unique charging considerations worth exploring.
Public charging infrastructure remains limited in our area. Currently, there are no public electric vehicle charging stations in Groper Creek itself or within a 20km radius. This makes home charging particularly important for local EV drivers. When venturing further afield, popular networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors compatible with most vehicles, including popular local models like the Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV and GWM Ora.
For Groper Creek residents, solar-powered home charging presents a smart solution. Our region basks in 21.20 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation – that’s about 5.9 kW/m²/day. Pairing rooftop solar with a home charger can slash charging costs dramatically. Take the popular Land Rover Defender PHEV: its 26.1kWh/100km consumption becomes virtually free when powered by sunlight. Even the GWM Ora’s 310km range can be replenished affordably using solar energy.
The local preference for plug-in hybrids (making up 100% of registered EVs) aligns perfectly with solar charging. Most models like the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV charge fully in 2-3 hours using a 7kW home charger – ideal for topping up during sunny days or overnight using stored solar energy. With Queensland’s generous solar feed-in tariffs, many households find they can charge their vehicles while still earning credits from excess solar production.
While CCS2 and Type 2 connectors dominate the local EV landscape, it’s worth noting that all current registered vehicles use Type 2 for home charging. This standard works seamlessly with most home charging units and Groper Creek’s solar-friendly households. For those considering the transition to electric, the combination of our climate and clean energy incentives makes solar-powered home charging particularly appealing.
As Groper Creek’s EV community grows, smart charging solutions are key. If you’re among the growing number of local EV owners, pairing a home charging station with solar panels could transform your vehicle into a sun-powered asset. Need help navigating solar options? We connect residents with trusted local installers who understand both EV charging needs and our specific climate conditions. Let’s harness that famous Queensland sunshine to power your drives through our beautiful region.