Electric Vehicles Sorrento, QLD 4217
The 4217 postcode area, including Sorrento, Bundall Bc, Bundall Dc, Gold Coast Mc, Paradise Island, Paradise Waters, The Spit, Benowa, Bundall, Chevron Island, Isle Of Capri, Main Beach and Surfers Paradise, is home to 16377 vehicles. Among these, 1154 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 Sorrento, Bundall Bc, Bundall Dc, Gold Coast Mc, Paradise Island, Paradise Waters, The Spit, Benowa, Bundall, Chevron Island, Isle Of Capri, Main Beach and Surfers Paradise are emitting approximately 42337 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4217 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, Benowa Water Treat, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 206 km per day during the summer month of January, and 106 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 33 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Sorrento, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Sorrento
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sorrento: Benowa Water Treat - approx. 991 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sorrento: Benowa Water Treat - approx. 991 m
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Sorrento EV Demographics
With a population of 39393 people, Sorrento has 16377 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 8611 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 5625 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2141 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 33 public ev charging stations in Sorrento and a combined 1154 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 Sorrento electric car charging stations. For the 4385 homes that already have solar panels in the 4217 postcode, being 17% of the total 25468 homes in this community, Sorrento 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
Sorrento’s sun-drenched streets and eco-conscious community make it a natural fit for Queensland’s electric vehicle revolution. With EV registrations surging from 581 in 2021 to 1,154 in 2023 – a 99% increase in just two years – this coastal suburb is fast becoming a hub for sustainable transport. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Public charging stations are plentiful, with 33 electric vehicle charging points within a 20km radius of Sorrento. The Sorrento Village Shopping Centre offers convenient CCS2 and Type 2 chargers perfect for topping up while grabbing groceries. For faster charging, head to the nearby John Flynn Private Hospital precinct, where 50kW stations can recharge a Nissan Leaf (311km range) from 20-80% in about an hour. Visitors exploring the Gold Coast’s northern beaches will appreciate the dual-port Chargefox station at Paradise Point, strategically placed near cafes and waterfront parks.
Major networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers dominate the local infrastructure. Compatibility is straightforward – most modern EVs like the BYD Dolphin (410km range) and Genesis G80 BEV (520km range) use CCS2 connectors, while Type 2 ports cater to models like the BMW i4. CHAdeMO users (primarily Nissan Leaf drivers) will find select stations at key locations like Harbour Town Shopping Centre.
With Sorrento’s abundant sunshine delivering 5.22kWh/m² daily (converted from 18.80MJ/m²), solar-powered charging is a game-changer. A typical 6kW solar system could fully charge an Audi e-tron’s 95kWh battery in about six sunny days while still powering your home. For perspective, that’s enough to drive 459km for about $3.50 in solar energy versus $28.50 using grid power – annual savings that could exceed $1,500 for regular commuters.
As Sorrento embraces its electric future, combining home charging with solar panels offers the ultimate convenience and cost-efficiency. If you’re searching for ‘electric vehicle home charger’ solutions, consider harnessing our suburb’s solar potential. Local installers can help design systems that keep your EV charged using Queensland’s golden sunshine – message us today to connect with accredited professionals and join Sorrento’s clean energy movement.