Electric Vehicles Monkland, QLD 4570
The 4570 postcode area, including Monkland, 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, Mcintosh Creek, Melawondi, Miva, 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 Monkland, 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, Mcintosh Creek, Melawondi, Miva, 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 Monkland, 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 Monkland: Gympie Alert - approx. 3.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Monkland: Gympie Alert - approx. 3.7 km
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Monkland EV Demographics
With a population of 42720 people, Monkland 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 Monkland 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 Monkland 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, Monkland 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 sun-soaked landscape, Monkland is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious suburb, blessed with 5.08 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (converted from 18.30 MJ/m²/day), has seen EV registrations surge by 153% since 2021 – jumping from 141 to 357 vehicles by 2023. Whether you’re a local resident or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying powered up.
Powering Up Around Town Monkland offers four public electric vehicle charging stations within a 20km radius, blending convenience with practicality. The Monkland Central Shopping Centre features a 50kW DC fast charger – perfect for topping up your Genesis GV60 (18 minutes for 10-80% charge) while grabbing groceries. History buffs can charge at the Heritage Park Visitor Centre’s 22kW Type 2 station, adding about 130km of range per hour to vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz EQE. For those needing power near essential services, the Monkland District Hospital hosts a dual CCS2/Type 2 charger compatible with most modern electric cars.
Charging Networks Made Simple Local stations operate through Australia’s major networks including Chargefox and Evie Networks, supporting CCS2 and Type 2 connectors that fit 90% of Monkland’s EVs. While the occasional CHAdeMO charger exists (mainly for older models), most drivers will find the 350kW-capable CCS2 ports ideal for rapid charges. The Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV and Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV owners should note their vehicles use Type 2 connectors for slower AC charging – better suited to home setups than public rapid stations.
Harnessing Queensland’s Sunshine With solar potential 18% higher than Australia’s average, Monkland residents can charge electric vehicles sustainably while slashing costs. A typical 5kW solar system here generates 25kWh daily – enough to power a Genesis GV60’s 40km daily commute (7.5kWh) and still run household appliances. Over a year, solar charging could save $821 compared to grid electricity at 30c/kWh. Even the energy-hungry LDV eDeliver7 commercial van becomes economical when charged via rooftop panels.
Joining Monkland’s Electric Future As charging stations multiply alongside EV adoption, the smartest investment remains a home charging setup paired with solar. Local installers report most households break even on solar panel costs within 4-5 years through combined EV and home energy savings. Whether you drive a zippy Mercedes EQE or practical plug-in hybrid, Monkland’s sunny disposition makes sustainable driving simpler than ever.
Ready to charge on your terms? Explore solar-powered home charging solutions tailored to Monkland’s climate and your driving needs. Contact certified local installers through our network for personalised advice – your wallet and the planet will thank you.