Electric Vehicles Shinfield, QLD 4737
The 4737 postcode area, including Shinfield, Campwin Beach, Colston Park, Grasstree, Plane Creek West, Armstrong Beach, Blue Mountain, Freshwater Point, Sarina, Sarina Beach, Sarina Range and Sunnyside, is home to 2736 vehicles. Among these, 48 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 Shinfield, Campwin Beach, Colston Park, Grasstree, Plane Creek West, Armstrong Beach, Blue Mountain, Freshwater Point, Sarina, Sarina Beach, Sarina Range and Sunnyside are emitting approximately 9120 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4737 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, Plane Creek Sugar Mill, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 188 km per day during the summer month of January, and 129 km per day in July, with an annual average of 171 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 Shinfield, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Shinfield
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Shinfield: Plane Creek Sugar Mill - approx. 8.5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Shinfield: Plane Creek Sugar Mill - approx. 8.5 km
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Shinfield EV Demographics
With a population of 7362 people, Shinfield has 2736 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 839 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1122 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 775 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Shinfield and a combined 48 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 Shinfield electric car charging stations. For the 1971 homes that already have solar panels in the 4737 postcode, being 59% of the total 3365 homes in this community, Shinfield 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, Shinfield is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With 48 EVs registered in 2023 – up from just 22 in 2021 – the suburb’s 118% growth reflects its eco-conscious community embracing cleaner transport. While public infrastructure is still catching up, residents are increasingly turning to innovative solutions like solar-powered home charging. Here’s your complete guide to staying powered up in Shinfield.
Public EV Charging Stations While Shinfield itself currently has no public EV charging stations, drivers can find options within a 20km radius through major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks. Neighbouring suburbs offer stations at convenient locations such as shopping centres and highway rest stops. Always check your chosen network’s map before longer trips – popular connectors like CCS2 (used by the MG ZS BEV) and Type 2 (compatible with the CUPRA Formentor PHEV) are widely supported.
Charging Networks and Compatibility Three key points for Shinfield EV owners:
- CCS2 dominates for rapid charging – perfect for the LDV eDeliver7’s 43-minute fast charge
- Type 2 (Mennekes) suits most European models including PHEVs like the Bentley Flying Spur
- CHAdeMO remains rare but useful for older Japanese models
Solar-Powered EV Charging: Shinfield’s Secret Weapon With 5.56 kW/m²/day solar irradiation (converted from 20 MJ/m²/day), Shinfield’s climate makes solar charging ideal. An average 6kW solar system could:
- Fully charge an MG ZS BEV (17.7kWh/100km) in 3 sunny days
- Save $800-$1,200 annually compared to grid charging
- Reduce carbon emissions by 3-4 tonnes yearly
Local installers report growing interest in 7-10kW systems with battery storage, allowing overnight charging from daytime solar harvest.
Making the Switch Simpler While public infrastructure develops, most Shinfield EV owners charge at home. The suburb’s 3,365 detached homes are ideal for solar-charger combos – especially with Queensland’s 50c/kWh feed-in tariffs. As local resident and MG ZS owner Sarah T. notes: ‘My solar panels paid for the charger installation in 18 months through fuel savings alone.’
Ready to join Shinfield’s electric revolution? Pairing a home charging station with solar panels could slash your energy costs while reducing emissions. For tailored advice on systems that suit Queensland’s climate and your EV model, connect with certified local installers specialising in solar-EV integration.