Electric Vehicles South End, QLD 4680
The 4680 postcode area, including South End, Barmundu, Gladstone Bc, Gladstone Dc, Hetherington, Littlemore, O’connell, Barney Point, Beecher, Benaraby, Boyne Island, Boyne Valley, Boynedale, Builyan, Burua, Byellee, Callemondah, Calliope, Clinton, Curtis Island, Diglum, Gladstone, Gladstone Central, Gladstone Harbour, Gladstone South, Glen Eden, Heron Island, Iveragh, Kin Kora, Kirkwood, Many Peaks, Mount Alma, Nagoorin, New Auckland, O'connell, River Ranch, South Gladstone, South Trees, Sun Valley, Tablelands, Tannum Sands, Taragoola, Telina, Toolooa, Ubobo, West Gladstone, West Stowe, Wooderson and Wurdong Heights, is home to 18936 vehicles. Among these, 657 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 that3% 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 South End, Barmundu, Gladstone Bc, Gladstone Dc, Hetherington, Littlemore, O’connell, Barney Point, Beecher, Benaraby, Boyne Island, Boyne Valley, Boynedale, Builyan, Burua, Byellee, Callemondah, Calliope, Clinton, Curtis Island, Diglum, Gladstone, Gladstone Central, Gladstone Harbour, Gladstone South, Glen Eden, Heron Island, Iveragh, Kin Kora, Kirkwood, Many Peaks, Mount Alma, Nagoorin, New Auckland, O'connell, River Ranch, South Gladstone, South Trees, Sun Valley, Tablelands, Tannum Sands, Taragoola, Telina, Toolooa, Ubobo, West Gladstone, West Stowe, Wooderson and Wurdong Heights are emitting approximately 54256 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4680 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, Southend Curtis Island, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 212 km per day during the summer month of January, and 124 km per day in July, with an annual average of 176 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 South End, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in South End
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to South End: Southend Curtis Island - approx. 119 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to South End: Southend Curtis Island - approx. 119 m
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South End EV Demographics
With a population of 51043 people, South End has 18936 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6598 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 7884 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4454 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in South End and a combined 657 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 South End electric car charging stations. For the 12049 homes that already have solar panels in the 4680 postcode, being 52% of the total 22987 homes in this community, South End 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
South End’s sun-drenched streets and eco-conscious community have embraced electric vehicles (EVs) with remarkable enthusiasm. Between 2021 and 2023, EV registrations surged by 110% – from 312 to 657 vehicles. Plug-in hybrids like the BMW X5 PHEV and Jeep Compass PHEV dominate local driveways, though battery-only models like the luxury BMW i7 are gaining traction. With abundant sunshine (averaging 5.75 kW/m²/day after converting from 20.70 MJ/m²/day) and growing EV adoption, South End is perfectly positioned for sustainable transport solutions.
While exact figures for public charging stations within 20km aren’t available, major networks like Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers service the region. Visitors often find convenient charging at shopping centres like Stockland Hervey Bay or healthcare facilities, with most stations offering CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – the standard for popular models like the Peugeot 3008 PHEV and BMW i7. CHAdeMO ports remain less common but available at select locations.
For locals, home charging paired with solar power proves particularly rewarding. South End’s solar potential means a typical 5kW system generates ~23kWh daily – enough to power a BMW i7 for 100km. This setup could slash charging costs by 70% compared to grid electricity. Even modest systems easily cover shorter commutes suited to PHEVs like the MG HS (63km range).
Considering the region’s 22,987 households and rising EV numbers, solar-charged home stations offer both convenience and long-term savings. Popular models like the Jeep Compass PHEV charge fully in under two hours using 7.4kW wallboxes, making overnight solar charging ideal.
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