Electric Vehicles Redlynch, QLD 4870
The 4870 postcode area, including Redlynch, Cairns City, Cairns Dc, Cairns Mc, Cairns Mcleod Street, Earlville Bc, Lake Morris, Mackinnon, Martynvale, Aeroglen, Barron Gorge, Brinsmead, Bungalow, Cairns, Cairns Central, Cairns North, Cairns Orchid Plaza, Earlville, Edge Hill, Freshwater, Kamerunga, Kanimbla, Lamb Range, Manoora, Manunda, Mooroobool, North Cairns, Parramatta Park, Portsmith, Stratford, Westcourt and Whitfield, is home to 24067 vehicles. Among these, 1427 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 that6% 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 Redlynch, Cairns City, Cairns Dc, Cairns Mc, Cairns Mcleod Street, Earlville Bc, Lake Morris, Mackinnon, Martynvale, Aeroglen, Barron Gorge, Brinsmead, Bungalow, Cairns, Cairns Central, Cairns North, Cairns Orchid Plaza, Earlville, Edge Hill, Freshwater, Kamerunga, Kanimbla, Lamb Range, Manoora, Manunda, Mooroobool, North Cairns, Parramatta Park, Portsmith, Stratford, Westcourt and Whitfield are emitting approximately 67571 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4870 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, Redlynch State School, 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 135 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 12 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Redlynch, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Redlynch
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Redlynch: Redlynch State School - approx. 1.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Redlynch: Redlynch State School - approx. 1.4 km
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Redlynch EV Demographics
With a population of 64086 people, Redlynch has 24067 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 10994 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 9055 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4018 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 12 public ev charging stations in Redlynch and a combined 1427 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 Redlynch electric car charging stations. For the 12040 homes that already have solar panels in the 4870 postcode, being 40% of the total 30413 homes in this community, Redlynch 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 tropical Far North Queensland, Redlynch is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations here more than doubled – from 713 to 1,427 vehicles – reflecting both national trends and the suburb’s eco-conscious ethos. With 30,413 homes and abundant sunshine (averaging 5.47 kW/m²/day solar radiation), this community is perfectly positioned to combine sustainable transport with renewable energy solutions.
For those searching 'electric vehicle charging stations near me', Redlynch delivers convenience. Twelve public charging stations operate within a 20km radius, strategically placed at key locations. The Redlynch Shopping Centre features fast CCS2 chargers perfect for topping up while grabbing groceries, while James Cook University Hospital offers reliable Type 2 stations for visitors. Adventurers heading to the nearby Wet Tropics rainforest will find destination chargers at popular trailheads, blending eco-tourism with emission-free travel.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service the area, supporting popular connectors like CCS2 (used by the Kia EV6 and LDV eDeliver7) and Type 2 (favoured by the Lexus NX PHEV and Rolls-Royce Spectre). While CHAdeMO ports are less common, most stations offer multiple connector types. The locally popular Kia EV6 demonstrates charging efficiency at its best, achieving 10-80% charge in just 18 minutes using 800V infrastructure.
Redlynch’s solar potential makes home charging particularly compelling. A typical 5kW solar system here generates about 22kWh daily – enough to power a Kia EV6’s 16.5kWh/100km consumption for 133km of emissions-free driving. With electricity prices rising, solar-powered charging slashes running costs: fully charging a Lexus NX PHEV’s 14kWh battery using solar costs under $1 compared to $4.20 on grid power.
Considering an electric vehicle home charger? Pairing it with solar panels amplifies both environmental and financial benefits. Local installers can design systems to match your EV’s needs – whether you’re charging a practical LDV eDeliver7 or a luxury Ferrari SF90. As Redlynch accelerates toward sustainable transport, there’s never been a better time to join the charge.