Electric Vehicles Hibernia, QLD 4723
The 4723 postcode area, including Hibernia, Bundoora, Cotherstone, Fork Lagoons, Wyuna, Belcong, Capella, Carbine Creek, Chirnside, Crinum, Khosh Bulduk, Lilyvale, Lowestoff, Mount Macarthur and Retro, is home to 482 vehicles. Among these, 6 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 Hibernia, Bundoora, Cotherstone, Fork Lagoons, Wyuna, Belcong, Capella, Carbine Creek, Chirnside, Crinum, Khosh Bulduk, Lilyvale, Lowestoff, Mount Macarthur and Retro are emitting approximately 1652 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4723 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, Valeria, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 206 km per day during the summer month of January, and 129 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 Hibernia, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Hibernia
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hibernia: Valeria - approx. 4.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hibernia: Valeria - approx. 4.4 km
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Hibernia EV Demographics
With a population of 1297 people, Hibernia has 482 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 138 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 169 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 175 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Hibernia and a combined 6 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 Hibernia electric car charging stations. For the 251 homes that already have solar panels in the 4723 postcode, being 38% of the total 655 homes in this community, Hibernia 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 sunshine belt, Hibernia (population: 1,297) is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. While our small town might seem an unlikely EV hotspot, registrations tell an intriguing story: between 2021 and 2023, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles here doubled from 3 to 6 – a 100% growth rate that outpaces many urban centres. For our eco-conscious community blessed with 20.6 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation (equivalent to 5.72 kWh/m²/day), this shift towards cleaner transport feels like a natural progression.
Public EV charging options remain limited in Hibernia itself, but neighbouring areas within a 20km radius offer essential infrastructure. While specific station counts aren’t tracked locally, drivers typically access chargers at regional hubs like:
- Toowoomba Gateway Shopping Centre: Featuring 50kW DC fast chargers perfect for quick top-ups while shopping
- Darling Downs Health Campus: Reliable Type 2 AC chargers ideal for visitors supporting patients
- Highfields Pioneer Village: A tourist-friendly location with CCS2 compatibility
Three major networks dominate our region:
- Chargefox (Ultra-Rapid CCS2)
- Evie Networks (50kW CCS2/CHAdeMO)
- Tesla Destination Chargers (Type 2) Most local EVs like the BYD Dolphin (Type 2) and Genesis GV70 (CCS2) charge seamlessly at these stations. The Renault Kangoo BEV’s 7kW AC charging aligns perfectly with public Type 2 points, requiring about 6 hours for a full 286km range.
Where Hibernia truly shines is solar-powered charging. Our 5.72 kWh/m²/day solar potential means a typical 5kW rooftop system generates 28.6kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BYD Dolphin (21.6kWh/100km) for 132km of driving. For the average local commuting 40km daily, this translates to $0 fuel costs versus $12.60/week in petrol savings (at $2/L).
Considering Hibernia’s 655 homes and growing EV adoption, smart charging solutions are key. The Peugeot 408 PHEV’s 3.5-hour solar charge time (11kW) demonstrates how hybrids can maximise sunshine-powered driving. Even Ferrari SF90 owners might appreciate offsetting their plug-in hybrid’s consumption with renewable energy.
Ready to harness our abundant sunshine? Pairing an electric vehicle home charger with solar panels could lock in decade-long fuel savings. Local installers can design systems to match your EV’s needs – whether you’re charging a Renault Kangoo BEV overnight or maintaining a Genesis GV70’s 445km range. For Hibernia residents, the road to sustainable transport just might begin on your rooftop.