Electric Vehicles Mount Rascal, QLD 4350
The 4350 postcode area, including Mount Rascal, Carrington, Eastlake, Glenvale Park, Macdonaldtown, Picnic Point, Southtown, Toowoomba Bc, Toowoomba Dc, Athol, Blue Mountain Heights, Centenary Heights, Charlton, Clifford Gardens, Cotswold Hills, Cranley, Darling Heights, Drayton, Drayton North, East Toowoomba, Finnie, Glenvale, Gowrie, Gowrie Mountain, Harlaxton, Harristown, Kearneys Spring, Middle Ridge, Mount Kynoch, Mount Lofty, Newtown, North Toowoomba, Northlands, Northpoint, Prince Henry Heights, Rangeville, Redwood, Rockville, South Toowoomba, Toowoomba, Toowoomba City, Toowoomba East, Toowoomba South, Toowoomba Village Fair, Toowoomba West, Top Camp, Torrington, Wellcamp, Westbrook, Wilsonton, Wilsonton Heights and Wyalla Plaza, is home to 40887 vehicles. Among these, 1852 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 that5% 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 Rascal, Carrington, Eastlake, Glenvale Park, Macdonaldtown, Picnic Point, Southtown, Toowoomba Bc, Toowoomba Dc, Athol, Blue Mountain Heights, Centenary Heights, Charlton, Clifford Gardens, Cotswold Hills, Cranley, Darling Heights, Drayton, Drayton North, East Toowoomba, Finnie, Glenvale, Gowrie, Gowrie Mountain, Harlaxton, Harristown, Kearneys Spring, Middle Ridge, Mount Kynoch, Mount Lofty, Newtown, North Toowoomba, Northlands, Northpoint, Prince Henry Heights, Rangeville, Redwood, Rockville, South Toowoomba, Toowoomba, Toowoomba City, Toowoomba East, Toowoomba South, Toowoomba Village Fair, Toowoomba West, Top Camp, Torrington, Wellcamp, Westbrook, Wilsonton, Wilsonton Heights and Wyalla Plaza are emitting approximately 108078 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4350 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, Middle Ridge, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 206 km per day during the summer month of January, and 106 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 7 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Mount Rascal, 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 Mount Rascal: Middle Ridge - approx. 5.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Rascal: Middle Ridge - approx. 5.4 km
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Mount Rascal EV Demographics
With a population of 105796 people, Mount Rascal has 40887 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 17620 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 15963 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 7304 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 7 public ev charging stations in Mount Rascal and a combined 1852 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 Rascal electric car charging stations. For the 17761 homes that already have solar panels in the 4350 postcode, being 37% of the total 48404 homes in this community, Mount Rascal 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 sunny Queensland, Mount Rascal is fast becoming a hotspot for electric vehicle adoption. With 1,852 EVs registered in 2023 – a 125% increase from 2021 – this eco-conscious suburb combines tropical climate advantages with sustainable transport enthusiasm. Whether you’re a local or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Powering Up Around Town Seven public electric vehicle charging stations serve Mount Rascal and its surrounding 20km radius. The Mount Rascal Town Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger near cafés and parks – perfect for topping up your Kia EV5 while grabbing coffee. For quicker stops, the Riverstone Shopping Complex features a 350kW ultra-rapid charger compatible with CCS2 connectors, ideal for the Peugeot 2008 BEV’s 30-minute 80% charge capability. Visitors exploring Mount Rascal Botanic Gardens will find dual-port Type 2 chargers at the visitor car park.
Charging Made Simple Major networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers operate locally. CCS2 remains the go-to connector for modern EVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQA (578km range), while Type 2 (Mennekes) suits plug-in hybrids like the Peugeot 408 PHEV. CHAdeMO ports are less common but available at selected stations. Always check your vehicle’s compatibility – most Australian EVs use CCS2 or Type 2.
Harness Queensland’s Sunshine With 19.10 MJ/m²/day solar radiation (equivalent to 5.3 kWh/m²/day), Mount Rascal households can power EVs sustainably. A 5kW solar system generates enough daily energy to charge a Kia EV5 (18.2kWh/100km) for 145km of driving – covering most local commutes. Pairing solar with off-peak charging slashes costs further: the MINI Countryman PHEV’s 15.2kWh/100km consumption becomes nearly free during sunny periods.
Future-Proof Your Drive As Mount Rascal’s EV registrations triple yearly, infrastructure keeps pace. The suburb’s 48,404 homes increasingly adopt solar-charged EVs – smart given Queensland’s 283 annual sunny days. For new owners, installing a home charger with solar integration future-proofs against rising fuel costs while supporting local sustainability goals.
Considering an electric vehicle charger? Pairing it with solar panels could save $500-$1,200 yearly in energy costs. Mount Rascal’s trusted solar installers can design systems to match your EV’s needs – whether you drive a long-range Mercedes EQA or compact Peugeot 2008 BEV. Start your green journey today; the sun’s already waiting.