Electric Vehicles Mingo, QLD 4625
The 4625 postcode area, including Mingo, Aranbanga, Ban Ban, Ban Ban Springs, Barlyne, Binjour, Blairmore, Bon Accord, Branch Creek, Byrnestown, Campbell Creek, Deep Creek, Dirnbir, Dundarrah, Gayndah, Ginoondan, Gooroolba, Harriet, Humphery, Ideraway, Mount Debateable, Mount Lawless, Mount Steadman, Penwhaupell, Pile Gully, Reids Creek, Stockhaven, The Limits, Toondahra, Wahoon, Wetheron, Wilson Valley, Woodmillar and Yenda, is home to 909 vehicles. Among these, 10 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 Mingo, Aranbanga, Ban Ban, Ban Ban Springs, Barlyne, Binjour, Blairmore, Bon Accord, Branch Creek, Byrnestown, Campbell Creek, Deep Creek, Dirnbir, Dundarrah, Gayndah, Ginoondan, Gooroolba, Harriet, Humphery, Ideraway, Mount Debateable, Mount Lawless, Mount Steadman, Penwhaupell, Pile Gully, Reids Creek, Stockhaven, The Limits, Toondahra, Wahoon, Wetheron, Wilson Valley, Woodmillar and Yenda are emitting approximately 3020 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4625 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, Mingo Crossing, 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 118 km per day in July, with an annual average of 165 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 Mingo, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Mingo
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mingo: Mingo Crossing - approx. 837 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mingo: Mingo Crossing - approx. 837 m
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Mingo EV Demographics
With a population of 2317 people, Mingo has 909 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 318 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 349 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 242 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Mingo and a combined 10 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 Mingo electric car charging stations. For the 647 homes that already have solar panels in the 4625 postcode, being 53% of the total 1231 homes in this community, Mingo 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, Mingo (population 2,317) is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. While still a small community, EV adoption here has surged – from just 3 registered electric vehicles in 2021 to 10 in 2023, a 233% increase. With its abundant sunshine (averaging 19.30 MJ/m²/day, equivalent to 5.36 kWh/m²/day) and eco-minded residents, Mingo offers a unique environment for sustainable driving.
Public charging infrastructure within Mingo itself remains limited, with no dedicated stations currently available in town. However, many residents successfully charge at home while exploring options in surrounding areas. For longer journeys, drivers typically plan charging stops in nearby regional centres, though specific station numbers within a 20km radius aren’t formally recorded.
When travelling beyond Mingo, major charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks become relevant. These networks support popular connector types used by local EV owners:
- CCS2: Compatible with the zippy Fiat 500e (311km range) and stylish GWM Ora (310km range)
- Type 2 (Mennekes): Used by the Peugeot 308 PHEV plug-in hybrid
- CHAdeMO: Less common but supported by some older models
Mingo’s solar potential makes home charging particularly appealing. A typical 5kW solar system here can generate 21-25kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Fiat 500e (14.4kWh/100km) for 200km of driving using pure sunlight. With electricity prices rising, solar-charged driving costs just $0.05-$0.10/km compared to $0.15-$0.20/km for grid charging.
Local EV models demonstrate smart energy use:
- The affordable GWM Ora ($35,990) charges 10-80% in 41 minutes using 80kW DC
- Audi’s premium e-tron (459km range) recovers 75% charge in 85 minutes
- Even the MINI Hatch BEV achieves 80% charge in 36 minutes
For Mingo residents, combining home charging with solar panels offers the most practical solution. With Queensland’s generous feed-in tariffs and federal rebates, many households offset their entire charging costs through solar energy. As one local driver noted: ‘My Fiat 500e now runs on sunshine – it’s cheaper than walking!’
Considering going electric? Pairing a home charger with solar panels could save $600-$1,200 annually in fuel costs. Mingo’s trusted solar installers can design systems tailored to your EV’s needs, ensuring you harness Queensland’s famous sunshine efficiently. Ready to make the switch? Explore local renewable energy solutions today and join Mingo’s growing community of sun-powered drivers.