Electric Vehicles Mcintosh Creek, QLD 4570
The 4570 postcode area, including Mcintosh Creek, 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, Kia Ora, Kybong, Lagoon Pocket, Lake Borumba, Langshaw, Long Flat, Lower Wonga, Marodian, Marys 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 Mcintosh Creek, 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, Kia Ora, Kybong, Lagoon Pocket, Lake Borumba, Langshaw, Long Flat, Lower Wonga, Marodian, Marys 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, Gympie Alert, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 182 km per day during the summer month of January, and 112 km per day in July, with an annual average of 153 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 Mcintosh Creek, 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 Mcintosh Creek: Gympie Alert - approx. 7.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mcintosh Creek: Gympie Alert - approx. 7.9 km
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Mcintosh Creek EV Demographics
With a population of 42720 people, Mcintosh Creek 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 Mcintosh Creek 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 Mcintosh Creek 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, Mcintosh Creek 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, Mcintosh Creek is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with over 300 days of sunshine annually, has seen EV registrations leap from just 141 in 2021 to 357 in 2023 – a striking 153% increase. With nearly half the suburb’s 42,720 residents living in standalone homes, the shift towards cleaner transport aligns perfectly with Mcintosh Creek’s sustainability ethos.
Public Charging Made Convenient Four public electric vehicle charging stations serve Mcintosh Creek and its surrounding 20km radius, blending practicality with lifestyle. The Mcintosh Creek Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger – ideal for topping up your Genesis GV70 BEV (445km range) while grabbing groceries. Visitors to Riverside Park’s popular walking trails will find a 22kW Type 2 charger at the Visitor Hub, while the local hospital offers 11kW AC charging for patients and staff. All stations support CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with 95% of Australia’s electric cars including popular local models like the Mercedes-Benz EQB and Peugeot 3008 PHEV.
Seamless Charging Networks Major providers like Chargefox and Evie Networks maintain Mcintosh Creek’s infrastructure, ensuring reliability for both residents and tourists. Tesla drivers aren’t left out – the nearest Supercharger sits just 18 minutes’ drive away in neighbouring Burleigh Heads. With CCS2 now standard for new vehicles (including the Porsche Panamera PHEV and Jeep Compass PHEV common locally), compatibility concerns are minimal.
Harness Queensland’s Sunshine Mcintosh Creek’s 5.08kWh/m²/day solar potential (converted from 18.30MJ/m²/day) makes home charging remarkably efficient. A typical 6.6kW solar system here generates 26kWh daily – enough to fully power a Mercedes-Benz EQB’s 564km range every three days. For the average local commute of 40km, solar can cover 90% of charging needs for most electric vehicles. Pairing solar panels with a 7.4kW home charger (like the Jeep Compass PHEV uses) slashes charging costs by 60-80% compared to grid power.
Future-Proof Your Drive As Queensland phases out rebates for internal combustion vehicles, Mcintosh Creek’s EV owners are already ahead. The suburb’s 19,235 households have prime rooftop real estate for solar integration – crucial when charging energy-hungry models like the Genesis GV70 BEV (19.9kWh/100km).
Considering an electric vehicle? Pairing a home charging station with solar panels could save the average local driver $1,200 annually. Our team connects residents with certified installers specialising in EV-ready solar systems. Take charge of your transport future while soaking up Queensland’s abundant sunshine – your wallet and the environment will thank you.