Electric Vehicles Langley, QLD 4630
The 4630 postcode area, including Langley, Bancroft, Bukali, Cania, Cannindah, Coominglah, Coominglah Forest, Dalga, Glenleigh, Harrami, Kalpowar, Kapaldo, Monal, Monto, Moonford, Mulgildie, Mungungo, Rawbelle, Selene, Splinter Creek, Tellebang, Three Moon, Ventnor and Yarrol, is home to 880 vehicles. Among these, 15 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 Langley, Bancroft, Bukali, Cania, Cannindah, Coominglah, Coominglah Forest, Dalga, Glenleigh, Harrami, Kalpowar, Kapaldo, Monal, Monto, Moonford, Mulgildie, Mungungo, Rawbelle, Selene, Splinter Creek, Tellebang, Three Moon, Ventnor and Yarrol are emitting approximately 2724 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4630 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, Geijera, 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 118 km per day in July, with an annual average of 165 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 Langley, 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 Langley: Geijera - approx. 9.8 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Langley: Geijera - approx. 9.8 km
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Langley EV Demographics
With a population of 2032 people, Langley has 880 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 316 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 310 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 254 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Langley and a combined 15 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 Langley electric car charging stations. For the 446 homes that already have solar panels in the 4630 postcode, being 39% of the total 1152 homes in this community, Langley 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, Langley is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With 15 electric vehicles registered in 2023 – up from just eight in 2021 – the suburb’s 87.5% growth in EV adoption reflects its eco-conscious spirit. While Langley’s population of 2,032 might seem small, its enthusiasm for sustainable transport is big. Combine this with Queensland’s enviable climate (averaging 5.39 kW/m² of daily solar radiation), and you’ve got the perfect environment for green motoring.
Public Charging: What’s Available? Langley itself currently doesn’t host public EV charging stations, but residents often use facilities in nearby towns within a 20km radius. Popular locations in surrounding areas typically include shopping centres with 7-22kW AC chargers and highway rest stops featuring rapid DC chargers. These stations usually offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – perfect for popular local models like the Kia EV9 (443km range) and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Charging Networks & Compatibility Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service regional Queensland, while Tesla’s Supercharger network remains accessible to all CCS2-equipped vehicles. The CCS2 standard dominates locally, compatible with every EV registered in Langley including the Bentley Bentayga PHEV and Land Rover Defender PHEV. Type 2 connectors suit slower charging for models like the Renault Kangoo BEV, which takes six hours for a full charge using 7kW home systems.
Solar Charging: Langley’s Secret Weapon With solar radiation converting to 5.39 kW/m²/day, Langley homes can easily power EVs sustainably. A typical 5kW solar system generates about 26.95kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Kia EV9’s 99kWh battery every four days while covering household needs. For PHEV owners (who make up all local EV registrations), solar can eliminate fuel costs entirely for short commutes. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s 84km electric range, for instance, could be maintained purely through a 3kW solar array.
Making the Switch Simpler Queensland’s solar rebates and feed-in tariffs sweeten the deal. Pairing a 7kW home charger with solar panels could see EV running costs drop below 3¢/km – compared to 14¢/km for equivalent petrol vehicles. Even the thirstiest local EV (Land Rover Defender PHEV at 26.1kWh/100km) would cost just $7.83 weekly to run via solar versus $34.30 for petrol.
Ready to join Langley’s electric evolution? Most residents charge overnight using standard power points, but installing a dedicated solar-connected home charger ensures faster, cheaper top-ups. Local solar installers can help design systems that power both your home and vehicle – ask about smart chargers that prioritise solar energy. With Queensland’s sunshine and growing EV infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to drive electric in Langley.