Electric Vehicles Orient, QLD 4850
The 4850 postcode area, including Orient, Abergowrie, Allingham, Bambaroo, Bemerside, Blackrock, Braemeadows, Coolbie, Cordelia, Dalrymple Creek, Foresthome, Forrest Beach, Gairloch, Garrawalt, Halifax, Hawkins Creek, Helens Hill, Ingham, Lannercost, Long Pocket, Lucinda, Macknade, Mount Fox, Peacock Siding, Taylors Beach, Toobanna, Trebonne, Upper Stone, Valley Of Lagoons, Victoria Plantation, Wallaman, Wharps and Yuruga, is home to 4087 vehicles. Among these, 95 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 Orient, Abergowrie, Allingham, Bambaroo, Bemerside, Blackrock, Braemeadows, Coolbie, Cordelia, Dalrymple Creek, Foresthome, Forrest Beach, Gairloch, Garrawalt, Halifax, Hawkins Creek, Helens Hill, Ingham, Lannercost, Long Pocket, Lucinda, Macknade, Mount Fox, Peacock Siding, Taylors Beach, Toobanna, Trebonne, Upper Stone, Valley Of Lagoons, Victoria Plantation, Wallaman, Wharps and Yuruga are emitting approximately 11899 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4850 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, Bambaroo, 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 Orient, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Orient
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Orient: Bambaroo - approx. 12.8 km
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power Orient
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Orient: Bambaroo - approx. 12.8 km
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Number of kilometers you can drive your electric vehicle each day when charging solely from a 6kW solar system in Orient
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Orient EV Demographics
With a population of 9833 people, Orient has 4087 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1456 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1655 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 976 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Orient and a combined 95 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 Orient electric car charging stations. For the 2452 homes that already have solar panels in the 4850 postcode, being 46% of the total 5374 homes in this community, Orient 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, Orient is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts. With 95 EVs registered in 2023 – up 116% from just 44 in 2021 – locals are embracing cleaner transport. This eco-conscious suburb enjoys 300+ days of sunshine annually, making it ideal for solar-powered solutions. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s what you need to know about keeping your EV charged.
While Orient itself doesn’t currently host public charging stations, nearby towns within a 20km radius offer options through networks like Chargefox and Evie. Popular nearby locations include:
- The Chargefox ultra-rapid station at Toowoomba Grand Central (40km west): Features 350kW CCS2 chargers compatible with models like the Genesis G80 BEV
- Gatton Showgrounds (30km east): Offers 50kW DC chargers suitable for the BMW iX1 or Mazda MX-30 BEV These stations support CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, matching most Australian EVs. The Genesis G80 BEV (520km range) charges from 10-80% in just 22 minutes at 350kW stations, while the BMW iX1 (464km range) takes 29 minutes on 130kW chargers.
For Orient residents, home charging shines brightest – literally. The area receives 19.70MJ/m²/day solar radiation (5.47kWh/m²/day), meaning a typical 5kW solar system generates about 22kWh daily – enough to power a BMW iX1 for 146km. Pairing solar panels with a home charger can slash charging costs by 60-80% compared to grid power. At 15-19kWh/100km consumption rates for popular models, most drivers cover their daily needs purely through sunlight.
Considering Orient’s limited public infrastructure, solar-powered home charging offers both convenience and savings. Local solar installers can design systems to power your EV and household simultaneously. With electricity prices rising, the combination of solar panels and a Type 2 home charger (compatible with all CCS2 vehicles) future-proofs your transport costs.
Ready to harness the sun for your EV? Orient’s solar potential makes every driveway a potential charging station. Contact local accredited installers to explore tailored solutions – your wallet and the environment will thank you every kilometre.