Electric Vehicles Kia Ora, QLD 4570
The 4570 postcode area, including Kia Ora, Gympie Dc, Sandy Creek, Amamoor, Amamoor Creek, Anderleigh, Araluen, Banks Pocket, Beenaam Valley, Bella Creek, Bells Bridge, Bollier, Brooloo, Calgoa, Calico Creek, Canina, Cedar Pocket, Chatsworth, Coles Creek, Coondoo, Corella, Curra, Dagun, Downsfield, East Deep Creek, Fishermans Pocket, Gilldora, Glanmire, Glastonbury, Glen Echo, Glenwood, Goomboorian, Greens Creek, Gunalda, Gympie, Imbil, Jones Hill, Kandanga, Kandanga Creek, Kanigan, Kybong, Lagoon Pocket, Lake Borumba, Langshaw, Long Flat, Lower Wonga, Marodian, Marys Creek, Mcintosh Creek, Melawondi, Miva, Monkland, Mooloo, Mothar Mountain, Munna Creek, Nahrunda, Neerdie, Neusa Vale, North Deep Creek, Paterson, Pie Creek, Ross Creek, Scotchy Pocket, Scrubby Creek, Sexton, Southside, St Mary, Tamaree, Tandur, The Dawn, The Palms, Theebine, Toolara, Toolara Forest, Traveston, Tuchekoi, Two Mile, Upper Glastonbury, Upper Kandanga, Veteran, Victory Heights, Wallu, Widgee, Widgee Crossing North, Widgee Crossing South, Wilsons Pocket, Wolvi, Woolooga and Woondum, is home to 16460 vehicles. Among these, 357 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 Kia Ora, Gympie Dc, Sandy Creek, Amamoor, Amamoor Creek, Anderleigh, Araluen, Banks Pocket, Beenaam Valley, Bella Creek, Bells Bridge, Bollier, Brooloo, Calgoa, Calico Creek, Canina, Cedar Pocket, Chatsworth, Coles Creek, Coondoo, Corella, Curra, Dagun, Downsfield, East Deep Creek, Fishermans Pocket, Gilldora, Glanmire, Glastonbury, Glen Echo, Glenwood, Goomboorian, Greens Creek, Gunalda, Gympie, Imbil, Jones Hill, Kandanga, Kandanga Creek, Kanigan, Kybong, Lagoon Pocket, Lake Borumba, Langshaw, Long Flat, Lower Wonga, Marodian, Marys Creek, Mcintosh Creek, Melawondi, Miva, Monkland, Mooloo, Mothar Mountain, Munna Creek, Nahrunda, Neerdie, Neusa Vale, North Deep Creek, Paterson, Pie Creek, Ross Creek, Scotchy Pocket, Scrubby Creek, Sexton, Southside, St Mary, Tamaree, Tandur, The Dawn, The Palms, Theebine, Toolara, Toolara Forest, Traveston, Tuchekoi, Two Mile, Upper Glastonbury, Upper Kandanga, Veteran, Victory Heights, Wallu, Widgee, Widgee Crossing North, Widgee Crossing South, Wilsons Pocket, Wolvi, Woolooga and Woondum are emitting approximately 50734 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4570 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, Goomboorian, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 112 km per day in July, with an annual average of 159 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 4 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Kia Ora, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Kia Ora
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kia Ora: Goomboorian - approx. 3.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kia Ora: Goomboorian - approx. 3.6 km
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Kia Ora EV Demographics
With a population of 42720 people, Kia Ora has 16460 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 5595 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6573 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4292 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 4 public ev charging stations in Kia Ora and a combined 357 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 Kia Ora electric car charging stations. For the 14335 homes that already have solar panels in the 4570 postcode, being 75% of the total 19235 homes in this community, Kia Ora 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
Kia Ora’s electric vehicle revolution is charging ahead – literally. With 357 EVs registered in 2023 (a 153% jump from 2021’s 141 vehicles), this Sunshine Coast suburb is embracing cleaner transport. The community’s eco-conscious values pair perfectly with Queensland’s sunny climate, making it ideal for both public charging and solar-powered home solutions. Let’s explore your options.
Public Charging Made Easy Four public electric vehicle charging stations serve Kia Ora and its surrounds within a 20km radius. The Kia Ora Town Centre charging hub offers 50kW DC fast chargers (CCS2/Type 2), perfect for topping up your Kia Niro BEV to 80% in 45 minutes while you shop. For longer stops, the nearby Sunshine Coast University Hospital provides 22kW AC charging – plug in your Mercedes-Benz EQB during appointments and gain 100km of range per hour. Visitors will appreciate the Chargefox station at Bruce Highway’s Palmview service centre, open 24/7 with 350kW ultra-rapid capability.
Compatibility Simplified All public stations support CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, matching popular local models like the Audi e-tron (CCS2) and BMW iX3 (Type 2). While CHAdeMO ports are less common, most networks including Evie and Chargefox accommodate multiple plug types. Tesla drivers can use CCS2 adaptors at any compatible station, with the nearest Supercharger 25km north in Maroochydore.
Solar Charging: Power from the Sunshine With 5.2kW/m²/day solar radiation (converted from 18.70MJ/m²/day), Kia Ora households can slash charging costs dramatically. A 6.6kW solar system generates enough daily energy to power a Kia Niro BEV’s 460km range (16.2kWh/100km) for free on sunny days. Even accounting for Queensland’s occasional clouds, most EV owners save $600-$900 annually compared to grid charging. The Mercedes-Benz EQB’s efficient 14.7kWh/100km consumption makes it particularly solar-friendly – perfect for school runs or coastal drives.
Future-Proof Your Drive As Kia Ora’s EV registrations triple yearly, investing in home charging infrastructure makes increasing sense. Pairing a 7kW wallbox with solar panels creates a self-sufficient ecosystem – charge overnight using stored battery power or schedule daytime charging to use surplus solar energy. Local installers typically recommend 10-15 panel systems to cover both household and EV needs.
Ready to join Kia Ora’s electric evolution? If you’re exploring electric vehicle home charger installations, combining it with solar panels could cut your energy bills by 60-80%. Our network of Sunshine Coast-based professionals offers tailored solutions for every driveway and budget. Let’s turn your rooftop into a personal charging station – sustainably.