Electric Vehicles Opossum Creek, QLD 4300
The 4300 postcode area, including Opossum Creek, Goodna Dc, Goodna East, Augustine Heights, Bellbird Park, Brookwater, Camira, Carole Park, Gailes, Goodna, Spring Mountain, Springfield, Springfield Central and Springfield Lakes, is home to 21062 vehicles. Among these, 1456 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 that7% 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 Opossum Creek, Goodna Dc, Goodna East, Augustine Heights, Bellbird Park, Brookwater, Camira, Carole Park, Gailes, Goodna, Spring Mountain, Springfield, Springfield Central and Springfield Lakes are emitting approximately 61000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4300 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, Opossum Alert, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 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 18 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Opossum Creek, 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 Opossum Creek: Opossum Alert - approx. 2.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Opossum Creek: Opossum Alert - approx. 2.6 km
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Opossum Creek EV Demographics
With a population of 65469 people, Opossum Creek has 21062 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6813 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 9825 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4424 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 18 public ev charging stations in Opossum Creek and a combined 1456 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 Opossum Creek electric car charging stations. For the 15810 homes that already have solar panels in the 4300 postcode, being 67% of the total 23551 homes in this community, Opossum Creek 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
With its lush hinterland views and sunny subtropical climate, Opossum Creek is fast becoming a hotspot for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. This eco-minded community of 65,469 residents has seen registered EVs surge by 120% since 2021 – from 660 electric and plug-in hybrid models to 1,456 in 2023. As more locals switch to cleaner transport, understanding charging options has never been more important. Here’s your complete guide to keeping powered up in Opossum Creek.
Public Charging Made Simple Within a 20km radius of town, you’ll find 18 public charging stations blending convenience with Queensland hospitality. The Opossum Creek Shopping Centre hosts a 150kW ultra-rapid charger – perfect for topping up your Subaru Solterra (485km range) while grabbing groceries. Visitors love the dual CCS2/Type 2 charger at Riverside Park, where you can achieve a 20-80% charge in 45 minutes for the popular LDV eT60 ute, all while enjoying river views. For slower charging needs, the community hospital offers 7kW Type 2 stations compatible with plug-in hybrids like the Kia Sorento PHEV.
Charging Networks and Compatibility Major providers like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers ensure seamless charging across the region. CCS2 remains the dominant connector type, supported by nearly all new EVs including the BMW 3 Series PHEV. Type 2 (Mennekes) chargers cater to European models and older EVs, while CHAdeMO stations remain available for legacy vehicles.
Solar Charging: Power from the Queensland Sun With 5.1 kWh/m²/day solar irradiation (equivalent to 18.40 MJ/m²/day), Opossum Creek homes can generate ample clean energy. Pairing a 6.6kW solar system with a 5kW inverter could fully charge a Subaru Solterra’s 71kWh battery in 10 sunny hours – effectively cutting ‘fuel’ costs by 75% compared to grid charging. Even the energy-hungry LDV eT60 becomes economical when powered by sunlight, with solar payback periods often under 5 years given Queensland’s generous feed-in tariffs.
Local Charging Made Personal Whether you’re a resident or visitor, Opossum Creek’s charging infrastructure adapts to your needs. For daily drivers, nothing beats the convenience of waking up to a solar-topped battery. Considering a home charger? Pairing it with solar panels could save the average household $1,200 annually on energy bills. Our local installers can design systems that charge your EV while powering your home – because in sunny Opossum Creek, clean energy should work as hard as you do.