Electric Vehicles Moonmera, QLD 4702
The 4702 postcode area, including Moonmera, Anakie Siding, Arcturus, Bogantungan, Carnarvon Park, Central Queensland Mc, Cheeseborough, Comet, Dundula Creek, Gordonstone, Humboldt, Rannes, Rewan, Sapphire Central, Togara, Withersfield, Yalleroi, Alberta, Alsace, Alton Downs, Anakie, Argoon, Balcomba, Banana, Baralaba, Barnard, Bingegang, Blackdown, Bluff, Boolburra, Bouldercombe, Bushley, Canal Creek, Canoona, Cawarral, Consuelo, Coomoo, Coorooman, Coorumbene, Coowonga, Dalma, Dingo, Dixalea, Dululu, Dumpy Creek, Etna Creek, Fernlees, Gainsford, Garnant, Gemfields, Gindie, Glenroy, Gogango, Goomally, Goovigen, Goowarra, Gracemere, Jambin, Jardine, Jellinbah, Joskeleigh, Kabra, Kalapa, Keppel Sands, Kokotungo, Kunwarara, Lowesby, Mackenzie, Marmor, Midgee, Milman, Mimosa, Morinish, Morinish South, Mount Chalmers, Nine Mile, Parkhurst, Pheasant Creek, Pink Lily, Plum Tree, Ridgelands, Rolleston, Rossmoya, Rubyvale, Sapphire, Shoalwater, Smoky Creek, South Yaamba, Stanage, Stanwell, Stewarton, Tarramba, The Caves, The Gemfields, Thompson Point, Tungamull, Ulogie, Wallaroo, Westwood, Willows, Willows Gemfields, Woolein, Wooroona, Wowan, Wycarbah and Yaraka, is home to 9423 vehicles. Among these, 206 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 Moonmera, Anakie Siding, Arcturus, Bogantungan, Carnarvon Park, Central Queensland Mc, Cheeseborough, Comet, Dundula Creek, Gordonstone, Humboldt, Rannes, Rewan, Sapphire Central, Togara, Withersfield, Yalleroi, Alberta, Alsace, Alton Downs, Anakie, Argoon, Balcomba, Banana, Baralaba, Barnard, Bingegang, Blackdown, Bluff, Boolburra, Bouldercombe, Bushley, Canal Creek, Canoona, Cawarral, Consuelo, Coomoo, Coorooman, Coorumbene, Coowonga, Dalma, Dingo, Dixalea, Dululu, Dumpy Creek, Etna Creek, Fernlees, Gainsford, Garnant, Gemfields, Gindie, Glenroy, Gogango, Goomally, Goovigen, Goowarra, Gracemere, Jambin, Jardine, Jellinbah, Joskeleigh, Kabra, Kalapa, Keppel Sands, Kokotungo, Kunwarara, Lowesby, Mackenzie, Marmor, Midgee, Milman, Mimosa, Morinish, Morinish South, Mount Chalmers, Nine Mile, Parkhurst, Pheasant Creek, Pink Lily, Plum Tree, Ridgelands, Rolleston, Rossmoya, Rubyvale, Sapphire, Shoalwater, Smoky Creek, South Yaamba, Stanage, Stanwell, Stewarton, Tarramba, The Caves, The Gemfields, Thompson Point, Tungamull, Ulogie, Wallaroo, Westwood, Willows, Willows Gemfields, Woolein, Wooroona, Wowan, Wycarbah and Yaraka are emitting approximately 30545 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4702 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, Moonmera, 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 124 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 Moonmera, 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 Moonmera: Moonmera - approx. 161 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Moonmera: Moonmera - approx. 161 m
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Moonmera EV Demographics
With a population of 25902 people, Moonmera has 9423 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2673 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3842 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2908 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Moonmera and a combined 206 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 Moonmera electric car charging stations. For the 6050 homes that already have solar panels in the 4702 postcode, being 52% of the total 11695 homes in this community, Moonmera 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
Moonmera’s sun-drenched streets and eco-minded community are embracing electric vehicles (EVs) faster than ever. With 93 EVs registered in 2021 soaring to 206 by 2023 – a 121% surge – this subtropical Queensland suburb is clearly shifting gears towards sustainable transport. While public charging infrastructure remains limited locally, Moonmera’s abundant sunshine (19.7 MJ/m²/day, equivalent to 5.47 kW/m²/day) offers smart solutions for EV owners. Here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Public Charging in Moonmera Currently, Moonmera itself doesn’t host public EV charging stations. Most drivers charge at home or visit neighbouring suburbs within a 20km radius. Popular regional charging hubs include:
- Sunny Coast University Hospital (22km north): 24/7 Chargefox ultra-rapid CCS2 chargers
- Maroochydore Shopping Centre (18km east): Tesla Destination Chargers and Type 2 outlets
- Bruce Highway Service Stations (15-30km south): Jolt and Evie Networks DC fast chargers
Charging Networks & Compatibility When travelling beyond Moonmera, you’ll encounter major networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers. Most local EVs use:
- CCS2: Standard for newer models like the BMW iX (420km range) and LDV Mifa9
- Type 2 (Mennekes): Favoured by European EVs including the Peugeot 308 PHEV
- CHAdeMO: Less common but supported by some Japanese imports Check your vehicle’s specs – the popular Lexus NX PHEV uses Type 2, while the Mazda MX-30 BEV supports both CCS2 and CHAdeMO.
Solar Charging: Moonmera’s Secret Weapon With 5.47 kW/m² of daily solar radiation (enough to power a Mazda MX-30 BEV for 45km using just 1.5 hours of sunlight), rooftop panels are game-changers. Key benefits:
- Cost Savings: Charge a BMW iX for $3.15/solar-powered 100km vs $22.50 grid-powered
- Efficiency: A 6.6kW solar system can fully charge most EVs in 6-8 daylight hours
- Sustainability: Offset 3.8 tonnes of CO₂ annually by pairing solar with EV charging
Future-Proof Your Drive While public charging expands regionally, Moonmera residents are pioneering home solutions. The average household solar system (6.6kW) generates 29kWh daily – enough to power a Lexus NX PHEV’s 87km electric range twice over. Smart chargers like the Zappi even prioritise solar energy before drawing grid power.
Ready to Charge Ahead? If you’re among Moonmera’s growing EV community, consider harnessing our abundant sunshine. Pairing a 7kW home charger with solar panels can reduce charging costs by 70-90%. Local solar installers can design systems to match your EV’s consumption – whether it’s the thrifty Lexus NX (14kWh/100km) or performance-focused BMW iX (22.5kWh/100km). Let’s drive Moonmera’s green revolution forward, one solar-powered kilometre at a time.