Electric Vehicles Hannaford, QLD 4406
The 4406 postcode area, including Hannaford, Halliford, Jimbour East, Jimbour West, Boondandilla, Jimbour, Kaimkillenbun, Kogan, Macalister, Moola, Moonie, Southwood, The Gums and Weir River, is home to 553 vehicles. Among these, 7 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 that1% 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 Hannaford, Halliford, Jimbour East, Jimbour West, Boondandilla, Jimbour, Kaimkillenbun, Kogan, Macalister, Moola, Moonie, Southwood, The Gums and Weir River are emitting approximately 1793 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4406 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, Hannaford Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 218 km per day during the summer month of January, and 112 km per day in July, with an annual average of 171 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 Hannaford, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Hannaford
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hannaford: Hannaford Post Office - approx. 102 m
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Hannaford
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hannaford: Hannaford Post Office - approx. 102 m
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Hannaford
Electric Vehicle Hannaford - Community Profile
Hannaford EV Demographics
With a population of 1513 people, Hannaford has 553 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 114 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 201 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 238 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Hannaford and a combined 7 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 Hannaford electric car charging stations. For the 280 homes that already have solar panels in the 4406 postcode, being 38% of the total 731 homes in this community, Hannaford 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 Queensland’s sunny landscape, Hannaford is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with its small but growing eco-conscious community. While only 7 electric vehicles (EVs) were registered here in 2023 – up from 4 in 2021 – this 75% growth reflects Australia’s broader shift towards sustainable transport. With abundant sunshine averaging 5.58 kWh/m²/day (converted from 20.10 MJ/m²/day), Hannaford offers ideal conditions for solar-powered EV ownership.
Public Charging Infrastructure While Hannaford itself doesn’t currently host public charging stations, nearby towns within a 20km radius offer essential infrastructure. The closest options typically include:
- Regional shopping hubs with 50kW DC fast chargers (CCS2/Type 2)
- Highway rest stops featuring ultra-rapid 350kW chargers
- Local council facilities with 22kW AC destination chargers
Charging Networks & Compatibility Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service regional Queensland, supporting popular CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. These standards suit Hannaford’s common EVs:
- Hyundai Kona Electric (CCS2)
- Genesis G80 (CCS2)
- Ford Mustang Mach-E (CCS2) The Genesis G80’s 22-minute ultra-fast charging capability (10-80% at 350kW) makes it particularly suited to regional driving.
Solar Charging: Hannaford’s Hidden Advantage With solar radiation producing 5.58 kWh/m²/day, a 6kW solar system could generate enough energy to:
- Fully charge a Hyundai Kona Electric (64kWh battery) every 2 sunny days
- Power 520km of driving for a Genesis G80 monthly
- Save $800-$1,200 annually compared to grid charging Pairing solar with home battery storage enables overnight charging using renewable energy – particularly valuable given Hannaford’s limited public infrastructure.
Practical Considerations
- Home Charging: Most residents use 7kW AC wallboxes (Type 2)
- Energy Management: Solar-aware chargers optimise daylight charging
- Regional Driving: The Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer’s 421km range covers Toowoomba return trips (380km)
For Hannaford’s 731 households, combining solar power with EV ownership offers both environmental and financial benefits. As local EV adoption grows, early adopters can lead the charge – quite literally – by harnessing Queensland’s abundant sunshine. Considering a home charging setup? Pairing it with solar panels could lock in long-term fuel savings while future-proofing your transport needs. Our team connects residents with trusted local installers for tailored solar-EV solutions.