Electric Vehicles Kepnock, QLD 4670
The 4670 postcode area, including Kepnock, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Ashfield, Avenell Heights, Avoca, Avondale, Bargara, Branyan, Bucca, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg East, Bundaberg North, Bundaberg South, Bundaberg West, Burnett Heads, Calavos, Coonarr, Coral Cove, Electra, Elliott, Elliott Heads, Fairymead, Givelda, Gooburrum, Innes Park, Kalkie, Kensington, Kinkuna, Meadowvale, Millbank, Mon Repos, Moore Park, Moore Park Beach, Moorland, Mullett Creek, Norville, Pine Creek, Qunaba, Rubyanna, Sharon, South Bingera, South Kolan, Svensson Heights, Thabeban, Walkervale, Watalgan, Welcome Creek, Winfield and Woongarra, is home to 30206 vehicles. Among these, 632 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 Kepnock, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Ashfield, Avenell Heights, Avoca, Avondale, Bargara, Branyan, Bucca, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg East, Bundaberg North, Bundaberg South, Bundaberg West, Burnett Heads, Calavos, Coonarr, Coral Cove, Electra, Elliott, Elliott Heads, Fairymead, Givelda, Gooburrum, Innes Park, Kalkie, Kensington, Kinkuna, Meadowvale, Millbank, Mon Repos, Moore Park, Moore Park Beach, Moorland, Mullett Creek, Norville, Pine Creek, Qunaba, Rubyanna, Sharon, South Bingera, South Kolan, Svensson Heights, Thabeban, Walkervale, Watalgan, Welcome Creek, Winfield and Woongarra are emitting approximately 82890 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4670 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, Bundaberg Post Office, 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 124 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 5 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Kepnock, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
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* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kepnock: Bundaberg Post Office - approx. 3.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kepnock: Bundaberg Post Office - approx. 3.2 km
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Kepnock EV Demographics
With a population of 78116 people, Kepnock has 30206 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 12316 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 11473 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 6417 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 5 public ev charging stations in Kepnock and a combined 632 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 Kepnock electric car charging stations. For the 22385 homes that already have solar panels in the 4670 postcode, being 63% of the total 35764 homes in this community, Kepnock 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
Thinking of joining Kepnock’s electric vehicle revolution? You’re not alone. This sunny Queensland suburb has seen a 122% surge in EV registrations since 2021, with 632 electric vehicles now humming along its streets. With its eco-conscious community and average solar radiation of 5.56 kWh/m²/day (converted from 20 MJ/m²/day), Kepnock offers ideal conditions for sustainable driving. Let’s explore your charging options.
For public charging, five stations sit within a 20km radius of Kepnock. The Kepnock Town Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger compatible with CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors – perfect for topping up your Nissan Leaf (311km range) while shopping. Visitors to Kepnock District Hospital will find dual 22kW Type 2 AC chargers, ideal for longer stops. These stations cater to popular models like the GWM Ora (310km range) and LDV eT60 ute (330km range), with most offering contactless payment.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks maintain these stations, supporting the CCS2 and Type 2 connectors used by 95% of Kepnock’s EVs. While the Bentley Bentayga PHEV owner might need a home setup, most drivers find public infrastructure meets their needs. The Ford Escape PHEV (69km electric range) can fully recharge in under 3 hours at these stations, making them practical for daily use.
Solar charging shines brightest here. Kepnock’s abundant sunshine translates to serious savings: a 6kW solar system could fully charge a Nissan Leaf (17.1kWh/100km) for free after 4-5 hours of sunlight. Even the energy-hungry LDV eT60 becomes economical when powered by solar, cutting charging costs by 60-80% compared to grid power. Many locals combine 10kW home batteries with 7kW AC chargers for overnight solar charging.
As Kepnock’s EV community grows, pairing your electric vehicle home charger with solar panels makes increasing sense. With Queensland’s solar rebates and Kepnock’s bright climate, your charging costs could disappear faster than a GWM Ora hits 100km/h. Ready to harness the sun? Local solar installers can design systems to keep your EV – and home – powered by pure Queensland sunshine.