Electric Vehicles Mount Pelion, QLD 4741
The 4741 postcode area, including Mount Pelion, Flaggy Rock, Mackay Mc, Mount Christian, Ball Bay, Brampton Island, Brightly, Clairview, Coppabella, Daydream Island, Epsom, Eton, Eton North, Eungella Hinterland, Farleigh, Gargett, Hampden, Hazledean, Hook Island, Kalarka, Kinchant Dam, Kuttabul, Lindeman Island, Long Island, Mount Charlton, Mount Ossa, North Eton, Oakenden, Orkabie, Owens Creek, Pinnacle, Pleystowe, Seaforth, South Molle and Yalboroo, is home to 2246 vehicles. Among these, 44 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 Mount Pelion, Flaggy Rock, Mackay Mc, Mount Christian, Ball Bay, Brampton Island, Brightly, Clairview, Coppabella, Daydream Island, Epsom, Eton, Eton North, Eungella Hinterland, Farleigh, Gargett, Hampden, Hazledean, Hook Island, Kalarka, Kinchant Dam, Kuttabul, Lindeman Island, Long Island, Mount Charlton, Mount Ossa, North Eton, Oakenden, Orkabie, Owens Creek, Pinnacle, Pleystowe, Seaforth, South Molle and Yalboroo are emitting approximately 8219 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4741 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, Calen Post Office, 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 129 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 Mount Pelion, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Mount Pelion
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Pelion: Calen Post Office - approx. 5.8 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Pelion: Calen Post Office - approx. 5.8 km
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Mount Pelion EV Demographics
With a population of 5932 people, Mount Pelion has 2246 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 496 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 956 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 794 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Mount Pelion and a combined 44 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 Mount Pelion electric car charging stations. For the 1785 homes that already have solar panels in the 4741 postcode, being 62% of the total 2879 homes in this community, Mount Pelion 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, Mount Pelion is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With 44 EVs registered in 2023 – up 158% from just 17 in 2021 – this community of nearly 6,000 residents is proving that sustainable transport thrives even in regional Australia. The suburb’s eco-conscious mindset and abundant sunshine (averaging 5.44 kW/m² daily solar radiation) create ideal conditions for EV ownership.
While Mount Pelion itself currently lacks public charging stations, nearby towns within a 20km radius offer essential infrastructure for longer journeys. Locals often combine charging errands with visits to regional hubs like Toowoomba’s Grand Central Shopping Centre or Gatton’s tourist facilities, where stations from networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks provide CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. These charging types suit popular local models including the Kia Niro BEV (CCS2) and Volvo XC90 PHEV (Type 2).
For daily charging, Mount Pelion residents are turning to home solutions. The area’s exceptional solar potential – equivalent to running a 5kW solar system for 5.4 hours daily – makes rooftop panels a smart pairing with EV ownership. A typical 6.6kW solar system could fully charge a Kia Niro’s 64kWh battery in two sunny days while saving $900-$1,200 annually compared to grid power.
Three local-friendly charging strategies:
- Time charging for midday sun: Match your EV’s charging schedule to solar generation peaks
- Size your solar system: Allow 1-1.5kW extra capacity per EV
- Use smart chargers: Devices like the Zappi prioritise solar energy before drawing grid power
With government rebates still available for solar installations and EVs under $89,332, there’s never been a better time to join Mount Pelion’s green transport movement. Considering a home charging setup? Pairing it with solar panels could see your system pay for itself within 4-7 years while future-proofing against rising fuel costs. Our team connects locals with accredited installers – let’s make your solar-powered EV journey seamless.