Electric Vehicles Masig, QLD 4875
The 4875 postcode area, including Masig, Banks Island, Boigu, Boigu Island, Burrar Islet, Dowar Islet, Guijar Islet, Iama, Iama Island, Jervis Island, Mer Island, Talbot Island, Ugar Island, Waua Islet, Badu Island, Coconut Island, Darnley Island, Dauan Island, Erub, Erub Island, Horn, Horn Island, Keriri Island, Kubin, Kubin Village, Mabuiag, Mabuiag Island, Masig Island, Moa Island, Mulgrave Island, Murray Island, Poruma Island, Prince Of Wales, Saibai Island, Stephens Island, Thursday Island, Warraber Island, Warraber Islet, Yam Island and Yorke Island, is home to 1101 vehicles. Among these, 7 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 that1% 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 Masig, Banks Island, Boigu, Boigu Island, Burrar Islet, Dowar Islet, Guijar Islet, Iama, Iama Island, Jervis Island, Mer Island, Talbot Island, Ugar Island, Waua Islet, Badu Island, Coconut Island, Darnley Island, Dauan Island, Erub, Erub Island, Horn, Horn Island, Keriri Island, Kubin, Kubin Village, Mabuiag, Mabuiag Island, Masig Island, Moa Island, Mulgrave Island, Murray Island, Poruma Island, Prince Of Wales, Saibai Island, Stephens Island, Thursday Island, Warraber Island, Warraber Islet, Yam Island and Yorke Island are emitting approximately 2447 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4875 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, Albany Island, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 159 km per day during the summer month of January, and 159 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Masig, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Masig
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Masig: Albany Island - approx. 140.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Masig: Albany Island - approx. 140.4 km
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Masig EV Demographics
With a population of 6677 people, Masig has 1101 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 706 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 277 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 118 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Masig and a combined 7 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 Masig electric car charging stations. For the 153 homes that already have solar panels in the 4875 postcode, being 6% of the total 2356 homes in this community, Masig 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, Masig is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with its eco-minded community of 6,677 residents. While EV adoption remains modest – registrations held steady at 14 plug-in vehicles annually (7 electric, 7 hybrid) from 2021-2023 – locals are increasingly exploring sustainable transport options. With 1,947 vehicles registered in town, this quiet shift towards cleaner mobility aligns perfectly with Masig’s tropical climate and abundant sunshine, averaging 5.72 kWh/m²/day of solar potential.
While Masig itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, residents often utilise nearby infrastructure within a 20km radius. Popular regional charging hubs like Rockhampton’s Stockland Shopping Centre offer convenient CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, while Capricorn Highway rest stops feature fast-charging options perfect for road trippers. These locations typically provide amenities like shaded parking and café access, making charging stops both practical and pleasant.
Queensland’s major charging networks – including Chargefox and Evie Networks – support the CCS2 and Type 2 connectors used by popular local EVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Mazda CX-60 PHEV. These standards ensure compatibility with 95% of Australian-market EVs, from the Audi Q5 PHEV (using Type 2) to the Ford Escape PHEV (CCS2). Hybrid owners particularly benefit from home charging solutions given their vehicles’ shorter electric ranges (50-76km for most local models).
For Masig residents, solar-powered home charging presents a game-changing opportunity. A typical 6.6kW solar system here generates about 30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Mazda CX-60 PHEV’s 14.8kWh battery in under 5 hours while still powering household needs. Over a year, this could save $800+ in fuel costs compared to petrol vehicles. With PHEVs like the Peugeot 3008 requiring 6.5 hours for a full solar charge, many locals time their charging to midday sun peaks for maximum efficiency.
As Masig’s EV landscape evolves, pairing home chargers with solar systems offers both independence and savings. Whether you’re charging a short-range hybrid or planning for future EV upgrades, our local solar professionals can design solutions matching your driveway and driving needs. Let’s harness Masig’s sunshine to power your journeys sustainably – your next road trip might just be fuelled by Queensland sunshine!