Electric Vehicles Mackay Harbour, QLD 4740
The 4740 postcode area, including Mackay Harbour, Bakers Creek, Half Tide Beach, Louisa Creek, Mackay Bc, Mackay Dc, Mackay East, Noorlah, Planella, Planland, Richanna Heights, Salonika Beach, Telina Heights, Timberlands, Wundaru, Yakapari, Alexandra, Alligator Creek, Andergrove, Bakers Creek, Balberra, Balnagowan, Beaconsfield, Belmunda, Blacks Beach, Caneland, Cape Hillsborough, Chelona, Coningsby, Cremorne, Dolphin Heads, Dumbleton, Dundula, Dunnrock, East Mackay, Eimeo, Erakala, Foulden, Glenella, Grasstree Beach, Habana, Haliday Bay, Hay Point, Homebush, Mackay, Mackay Caneland, Mackay North, Mackay South, Mackay West, Mcewens Beach, Mount Jukes, Mount Pleasant, Munbura, Nindaroo, North Mackay, Ooralea, Paget, Racecourse, Richmond, Rosella, Rural View, Sandiford, Slade Point, South Mackay, Te Kowai, The Leap and West Mackay, is home to 28716 vehicles. Among these, 880 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 that3% 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 Mackay Harbour, Bakers Creek, Half Tide Beach, Louisa Creek, Mackay Bc, Mackay Dc, Mackay East, Noorlah, Planella, Planland, Richanna Heights, Salonika Beach, Telina Heights, Timberlands, Wundaru, Yakapari, Alexandra, Alligator Creek, Andergrove, Bakers Creek, Balberra, Balnagowan, Beaconsfield, Belmunda, Blacks Beach, Caneland, Cape Hillsborough, Chelona, Coningsby, Cremorne, Dolphin Heads, Dumbleton, Dundula, Dunnrock, East Mackay, Eimeo, Erakala, Foulden, Glenella, Grasstree Beach, Habana, Haliday Bay, Hay Point, Homebush, Mackay, Mackay Caneland, Mackay North, Mackay South, Mackay West, Mcewens Beach, Mount Jukes, Mount Pleasant, Munbura, Nindaroo, North Mackay, Ooralea, Paget, Racecourse, Richmond, Rosella, Rural View, Sandiford, Slade Point, South Mackay, Te Kowai, The Leap and West Mackay are emitting approximately 87281 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4740 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, Mackay Comparison, 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 135 km per day in July, with an annual average of 176 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 Mackay Harbour, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Mackay Harbour
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mackay Harbour: Mackay Comparison - approx. 1.5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mackay Harbour: Mackay Comparison - approx. 1.5 km
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Mackay Harbour EV Demographics
With a population of 76289 people, Mackay Harbour has 28716 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 10109 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 11860 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 6747 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Mackay Harbour and a combined 880 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 Mackay Harbour electric car charging stations. For the 16705 homes that already have solar panels in the 4740 postcode, being 49% of the total 34155 homes in this community, Mackay Harbour 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
Mackay Harbour’s sun-soaked streets and eco-conscious community have embraced electric vehicles (EVs) with remarkable enthusiasm. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations here surged by 119%, jumping from 402 to 880 vehicles. This growth reflects both the suburb’s sustainability ethos and Queensland’s broader shift toward cleaner transport. With nearly 31,000 vehicles on local roads, the quiet hum of EVs is becoming a familiar soundtrack – but where do residents power up?
Public EV charging stations are currently limited within Mackay Harbour itself. However, nearby hubs like Mackay City (a short drive inland) offer reliable options for longer journeys. Popular networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate ultra-rapid CCS2 chargers along major routes, while Tesla Superchargers provide dedicated support for Tesla drivers. These stations often pair with amenities – imagine topping up your Hyundai Ioniq 5’s 451km range in 18 minutes at a Chargefox site while grabbing coffee, or using a Type 2 charger at a coastal shopping centre during errands.
Compatibility is key for stress-free charging. Most new EVs in Mackay Harbour, including the BMW iX2 (427km range) and Hyundai Ioniq 5, use CCS2 connectors for rapid charging. Type 2 (Mennekes) ports remain standard for home and destination charging, fitting models like the Land Rover Defender PHEV. While CHAdeMO connectors are less common, they’re still found in some older Japanese imports.
With 5.75 kWh/m²/day of solar irradiation – well above the national average – Mackay Harbour homes are ideal for sun-powered EV charging. A typical 6.6kW solar system generates 26-30kWh daily, enough to fully charge a BMW i4 (10%-80% in 31 minutes) while covering household needs. Over a year, solar-charged EV owners could save $1,200+ on fuel costs. The maths works beautifully: the Hyundai Ioniq 5’s 17.9kWh/100km consumption means a day’s solar yield drives 167km – perfect for school runs and beach trips.
As public infrastructure grows, savvy locals are future-proofing with home setups. Pairing a 7.4kW wallbox with solar panels creates a personal fuel station, especially useful for plug-in hybrids like the BMW XM (98km electric range). Even during cloudy spells, Queensland’s 8c/kWh off-peak rates keep charging affordable compared to $1.70/L petrol.
Ready to join Mackay Harbour’s electric revolution? Installing a home charger with solar integration slashes costs and carbon footprints simultaneously. Our team connects locals with accredited installers for tailored solutions – because your EV deserves sunshine-powered miles.