Electric Vehicles Point Arkwright, QLD 4573
The 4573 postcode area, including Point Arkwright, Coolum Beach, Marcus Beach, Mount Coolum, Peregian Beach, Peregian Beach South, Peregian Springs and Yaroomba, is home to 11147 vehicles. Among these, 502 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 Point Arkwright, Coolum Beach, Marcus Beach, Mount Coolum, Peregian Beach, Peregian Beach South, Peregian Springs and Yaroomba are emitting approximately 28747 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4573 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, Point Arkwright, 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 112 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 20 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Point Arkwright, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Point Arkwright
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Point Arkwright: Point Arkwright - approx. 167 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Point Arkwright: Point Arkwright - approx. 167 m
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Point Arkwright EV Demographics
With a population of 29292 people, Point Arkwright has 11147 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 4033 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 5039 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2075 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 20 public ev charging stations in Point Arkwright and a combined 502 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 Point Arkwright electric car charging stations. For the 6986 homes that already have solar panels in the 4573 postcode, being 53% of the total 13195 homes in this community, Point Arkwright 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 along Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Point Arkwright is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious coastal community, blessed with 5.3 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (equivalent to 19.10 MJ/m²/day), has seen EV registrations surge by 113% since 2021 – jumping from 236 electric vehicles to 502 by 2023. With charging infrastructure expanding to match this growth, here’s your complete guide to staying powered up.
Public Charging Made Easy Within a 20km radius of Point Arkwright, 20 public charging stations cater to both residents and visitors. The Sunshine Coast University Hospital precinct offers reliable CCS2 and Type 2 chargers, perfect for topping up while accessing facilities. For beachgoers, the Marcoola Coastal Shopping Hub combines retail therapy with 150kW DC fast charging – enough to add 400km to a Genesis GV70 BEV in just 18 minutes. Community-focused locations like Coolum Beach Community Centre also provide Type 2 chargers, letting you explore local cafes while your Subaru Solterra gains 380km in 30 minutes.
Network Compatibility Major charging networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers service the area, supporting all common connector types:
- CCS2: Used by Tesla Model 3 (513km range), Genesis GV70 BEV (445km)
- Type 2 (Mennekes): Fits BMW iX3 (440km) and most plug-in hybrids
- CHAdeMO: Available at select stations for older models
Harnessing Sunshine for Savings With Point Arkwright’s abundant sunlight, solar-powered charging slashes energy costs dramatically. A typical 6kW solar system produces 26kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 (13.2kWh/100km) for 390km of driving. Over a year, this could save $1,300 compared to petrol costs. Even the energy-hungry BMW iX3 (21.6kWh/100km) would only need 6 hours of sunshine for a 200km top-up via a home 11kW charger.
Joining the Movement As 1 in 5 new local vehicle registrations now feature a plug, Point Arkwright’s EV infrastructure keeps pace with demand. Whether you’re charging at coastal stations or harnessing rooftop solar, the transition to electric has never been smoother. Considering a home setup? Pairing a 7kW wall charger with solar panels can eliminate charging costs entirely – our local installers can help design a system that keeps your EV running on pure Sunshine Coast rays.