Electric Vehicles Merlwood, QLD 4605
The 4605 postcode area, including Merlwood, Barlil, Byee, Cherbourg, Cloyna, Cobbs Hill, Crownthorpe, Glenrock, Kitoba, Manyung, Moffatdale, Moondooner, Murgon, Oakdale, Redgate, Silverleaf, Sunny Nook, Tablelands, Warnung, Windera and Wooroonden, is home to 1397 vehicles. Among these, 22 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 Merlwood, Barlil, Byee, Cherbourg, Cloyna, Cobbs Hill, Crownthorpe, Glenrock, Kitoba, Manyung, Moffatdale, Moondooner, Murgon, Oakdale, Redgate, Silverleaf, Sunny Nook, Tablelands, Warnung, Windera and Wooroonden are emitting approximately 4080 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4605 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, Springlea, 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 112 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Merlwood, 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 Merlwood: Springlea - approx. 4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Merlwood: Springlea - approx. 4 km
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Merlwood EV Demographics
With a population of 4194 people, Merlwood has 1397 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 570 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 514 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 313 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Merlwood and a combined 22 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 Merlwood electric car charging stations. For the 822 homes that already have solar panels in the 4605 postcode, being 44% of the total 1856 homes in this community, Merlwood 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, Merlwood is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This tight-knit community of 4,194 residents has seen remarkable EV growth – from just 4 plug-in hybrids registered in 2021 to 22 electric vehicles (all plug-in hybrids) in 2023. That’s a 450% increase in two years, reflecting the suburb’s growing appetite for sustainable transport under its bright skies averaging 5.3 kW/m²/day of solar potential (converted from 19.10 MJ/m²/day).
While specific numbers aren’t available for public charging stations within 20km of Merlwood, nearby hubs like Toowoomba and Gatton offer accessible options. The Grand Central Shopping Centre’s charging points let you power up while grabbing groceries, while the Darling Downs Health Precinct provides convenient charging for those making longer medical trips. Visitors exploring the Lockyer Valley’s farmland trails will find strategically placed stations perfect for top-ups between adventures.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service the region, supporting the CCS2 and Type 2 connectors used by popular models like the MG MG4 (40-minute fast charge) and Jaguar I-Pace. CHAdeMO users, such as Nissan Leaf owners, will find compatible stations too. With 1,623 vehicles in town, the growing presence of EVs like the Volvo XC90 PHEV (77km electric range) shows Merlwood’s shift towards greener transport.
Harnessing Merlwood’s abundant sunshine makes solar-powered EV charging particularly compelling. A 6kW solar system here can generate about 31kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Nissan Leaf (17.1kWh/100km) while covering household needs. Over a year, this could save $1,200+ in fuel costs compared to petrol vehicles. The MG4’s 405km range becomes even more affordable when charged via solar, costing roughly $9 per ‘tank’ versus $55 for equivalent petrol.
For Merlwood residents, home charging paired with solar isn’t just eco-friendly – it’s economically savvy. Whether you’re considering a PHEV like the Peugeot 408 or a full electric model, local solar installers can design systems to keep your car and home powered sustainably. Ready to make the switch? Explore solar-charged driving with Merlwood’s trusted renewable energy experts and join the suburb’s quiet revolution – where clean transport meets Queensland sunshine.