Electric Vehicles Mackinnon, QLD 4870
The 4870 postcode area, including Mackinnon, Cairns City, Cairns Dc, Cairns Mc, Cairns Mcleod Street, Earlville Bc, Lake Morris, Martynvale, Aeroglen, Barron Gorge, Brinsmead, Bungalow, Cairns, Cairns Central, Cairns North, Cairns Orchid Plaza, Earlville, Edge Hill, Freshwater, Kamerunga, Kanimbla, Lamb Range, Manoora, Manunda, Mooroobool, North Cairns, Parramatta Park, Portsmith, Redlynch, Stratford, Westcourt and Whitfield, is home to 24067 vehicles. Among these, 1427 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 that6% 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 Mackinnon, Cairns City, Cairns Dc, Cairns Mc, Cairns Mcleod Street, Earlville Bc, Lake Morris, Martynvale, Aeroglen, Barron Gorge, Brinsmead, Bungalow, Cairns, Cairns Central, Cairns North, Cairns Orchid Plaza, Earlville, Edge Hill, Freshwater, Kamerunga, Kanimbla, Lamb Range, Manoora, Manunda, Mooroobool, North Cairns, Parramatta Park, Portsmith, Redlynch, Stratford, Westcourt and Whitfield are emitting approximately 67571 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4870 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, Parramatta Park, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 171 km per day during the summer month of January, and 129 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 12 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Mackinnon, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Mackinnon
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mackinnon: Parramatta Park - approx. 2.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mackinnon: Parramatta Park - approx. 2.2 km
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Mackinnon EV Demographics
With a population of 64086 people, Mackinnon has 24067 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 10994 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 9055 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4018 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 12 public ev charging stations in Mackinnon and a combined 1427 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 Mackinnon electric car charging stations. For the 12040 homes that already have solar panels in the 4870 postcode, being 40% of the total 30413 homes in this community, Mackinnon 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 sunny Queensland, Mackinnon is fast becoming a hub for electric vehicle enthusiasts. With 1,427 EVs registered in 2023 – a remarkable 100% increase from 2021 – this suburb of 64,000 residents is embracing cleaner transport. The combination of Mackinnon’s eco-conscious community and Queensland’s tropical climate makes it ideal for both EV adoption and solar energy use, creating perfect conditions for sustainable living.
Drivers will find 12 public charging stations within a 20km radius, strategically located for convenience. The Mackinnon Central Shopping Centre offers dual CCS2/Type 2 chargers near family-friendly amenities, while the Riverside Hospital provides 50kW fast charging for those juggling appointments with top-ups. Nature lovers appreciate Greenway Park’s charging hub, where you can recharge your EV and enjoy picnic facilities during a 45-minute session. These stations cater to popular models like the Ford Mustang Mach-E (470km range) and Lexus UX BEV (560km range), both using CCS2 connectors.
Queensland’s charging networks make road trips effortless. Chargefox ultra-rapid stations along major routes complement local Evie Networks points, while Tesla Superchargers serve visiting Model Y drivers. Type 2 connectors dominate Mackinnon’s infrastructure, compatible with 89% of local EVs including the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Lexus NX PHEV. CHAdeMO ports remain available for Nissan Leaf drivers, though newer models increasingly favour CCS2.
With 19MJ/m²/day solar radiation (equivalent to 5.28kW/m²/day), Mackinnon households can power EVs sustainably. A 6kW solar system generates enough daily energy to charge a Ford Mustang Mach-E for 470km of driving – slashing fuel costs by 80%. Smart chargers like the Zappi allow time-shifting to sunny periods, maximising self-consumption. For the average daily commute of 40km, solar panels could cover 100% of charging needs for popular models like the CUPRA Formentor PHEV.
As Mackinnon’s EV registrations double every two years, home charging solutions are proving vital. Pairing a 7kW wallbox with solar panels typically pays for itself within 4-5 years through fuel savings and feed-in tariffs. Whether you’re charging at Greenway Park or your driveway, our local solar installers can help design a system that keeps your EV running on Queensland sunshine. Reach out today to explore tailored solutions for your home and vehicle – your journey towards emission-free driving starts here.