Electric Vehicles Groper Creek Reserve, QLD 4806
The 4806 postcode area, including Groper Creek Reserve, Arkendeith, Down River, Keebah, Carstairs, Fredericksfield, Groper Creek, 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 Reserve, Arkendeith, Down River, Keebah, Carstairs, Fredericksfield, Groper Creek, 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, Home Hill Post Office, 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 Reserve, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Groper Creek Reserve
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Groper Creek Reserve: Home Hill Post Office - approx. 6.9 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Groper Creek Reserve
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Groper Creek Reserve: Home Hill Post Office - approx. 6.9 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Groper Creek Reserve
Electric Vehicles Charging Groper Creek Reserve
Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Groper Creek Reserve
Electric Vehicle Groper Creek Reserve - Community Profile
Groper Creek Reserve EV Demographics
With a population of 3409 people, Groper Creek Reserve 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 Reserve 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 Reserve 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 Reserve 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 Reserve is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with over 5.9 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (converted from 21.30 MJ/m²/day), has seen EV registrations jump 47% since 2021 – from 17 plug-in hybrids to 25 electric vehicles today. While that’s still modest compared to the town’s 1,431 total vehicles, it signals a green shift worth celebrating.
For now, Groper Creek Reserve itself doesn’t host any public electric vehicle charging stations. This makes home charging particularly valuable for locals. Visitors planning trips through our bushland-fringed suburb should note that charging infrastructure within a 20km radius remains undocumented – we recommend checking regional charging maps before departure or discussing options with your accommodation provider.
Queensland’s major charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service broader areas, using CCS2 and Type 2 connectors that suit popular local models. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (698km range) and Polestar 2 (625km range) both charge via CCS2, while PHEVs like the Cupra Leon and Porsche Cayenne use Type 2. Though CHAdeMO ports exist nationally, they’re less common here – most drivers stick to CCS2/Type 2 combos.
Solar power shines as Groper Creek Reserve’s charging star. Our abundant sunshine converts neatly into EV fuel – a 6kW solar system could fully charge a Polestar 2’s 75kWh battery in two sunny days while covering household needs. For perspective: local solar potential translates to about 1,900km/month for a Kia Sorento PHEV (16.1kWh/100km) or $1,100 annual savings versus grid charging at Queensland’s average 28c/kWh rate.
Considering our lack of public stations, pairing solar panels with a home charger isn’t just eco-friendly – it’s practical. A 5kW system with battery storage can power both your home and vehicle sustainably. Local installers familiar with our climate can design systems that withstand cyclonic winds while maximising energy harvest.
Ready to join Groper Creek Reserve’s electric evolution? Start conversations with accredited solar installers about integrating EV charging into your renewable energy setup. Whether you’re upgrading your garage or planning a rural retreat, smart solar solutions keep you moving – no public stations required.