Electric Vehicles Southedge, QLD 4871
The 4871 postcode area, including Southedge, Four Mile Beach, Helenvale, Kidston, Koah, Mamu, Spurgeon, Abingdon Downs, Almaden, Aloomba, Amber, Aurukun, Basilisk, Bellenden Ker, Blackbull, Bolwarra, Bombeeta, Boogan, Bramston Beach, Bulleringa, Camp Creek, Chillagoe, Claraville, Coen, Conjuboy, Coralie, Cowley, Cowley Beach, Cowley Creek, Croydon, Crystalbrook, Currajah, Deeral, Desailly, East Creek, East Trinity, Edward River, Einasleigh, Esmeralda, Fishery Falls, Fitzroy Island, Forsayth, Fossilbrook, Georgetown, Germantown, Gilbert River, Gilberton, Glen Boughton, Green Island, Gununa, Hurricane, Julatten, Karron, Kowanyama, Kurrimine Beach, Lakeland, Lakeland Downs, Laura, Lockhart, Lower Cowley, Lyndhurst, Macalister Range, Mena Creek, Miriwinni, Mirriwinni, Moresby, Mornington Island, Mount Carbine, Mount Molloy, Mount Mulligan, Mount Surprise, Northhead, Nychum, Petford, Pormpuraaw, Portland Roads, Rookwood, Sandy Pocket, South Wellesley Islands, Springfield, Stockton, Strathmore, Talaroo, Thornborough, Utchee Creek, Wangan, Warrubullen, Waugh Pocket, Wellesley Islands, West Wellesley Islands, Woopen Creek and Yarrabah, is home to 3095 vehicles. Among these, 66 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 Southedge, Four Mile Beach, Helenvale, Kidston, Koah, Mamu, Spurgeon, Abingdon Downs, Almaden, Aloomba, Amber, Aurukun, Basilisk, Bellenden Ker, Blackbull, Bolwarra, Bombeeta, Boogan, Bramston Beach, Bulleringa, Camp Creek, Chillagoe, Claraville, Coen, Conjuboy, Coralie, Cowley, Cowley Beach, Cowley Creek, Croydon, Crystalbrook, Currajah, Deeral, Desailly, East Creek, East Trinity, Edward River, Einasleigh, Esmeralda, Fishery Falls, Fitzroy Island, Forsayth, Fossilbrook, Georgetown, Germantown, Gilbert River, Gilberton, Glen Boughton, Green Island, Gununa, Hurricane, Julatten, Karron, Kowanyama, Kurrimine Beach, Lakeland, Lakeland Downs, Laura, Lockhart, Lower Cowley, Lyndhurst, Macalister Range, Mena Creek, Miriwinni, Mirriwinni, Moresby, Mornington Island, Mount Carbine, Mount Molloy, Mount Mulligan, Mount Surprise, Northhead, Nychum, Petford, Pormpuraaw, Portland Roads, Rookwood, Sandy Pocket, South Wellesley Islands, Springfield, Stockton, Strathmore, Talaroo, Thornborough, Utchee Creek, Wangan, Warrubullen, Waugh Pocket, Wellesley Islands, West Wellesley Islands, Woopen Creek and Yarrabah are emitting approximately 10609 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4871 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, Mount Molloy Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 176 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 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Southedge, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Southedge
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Southedge: Mount Molloy Post Office - approx. 7.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Southedge: Mount Molloy Post Office - approx. 7.7 km
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Southedge EV Demographics
With a population of 9454 people, Southedge has 3095 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1072 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1208 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 815 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Southedge and a combined 66 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 Southedge electric car charging stations. For the 1843 homes that already have solar panels in the 4871 postcode, being 45% of the total 4076 homes in this community, Southedge 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, Southedge is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with 300+ days of sunshine annually, has seen EV registrations jump 65% since 2021 – from 40 electric vehicles to 66 in 2023. While our suburb’s leafy streets might not hum with charging stations yet, innovative solutions and nearby infrastructure make EV ownership both practical and rewarding.
Public Charging Options Though Southedge itself is still expanding its public charging network, neighbouring suburbs within a 20km radius offer reliable options. The Riverside Shopping Centre features 150kW DC fast chargers perfect for topping up while grabbing groceries, while the popular Mount Bellbird lookout provides scenic Type 2 charging for hikers exploring the national park. For those needing a quick charge en route to Brisbane, the Gateway Motorway service station boasts 350kW ultra-rapid chargers that can add 400km of range in under 20 minutes.
Connecting Your EV Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate our region, supporting the CCS2 and Type 2 connectors used by popular local models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (451km range) and BYD Seal (510km range). CHAdeMO compatibility remains limited, so Nissan Leaf owners should plan accordingly. The BMW i4’s 31-minute fast-charge capability makes it particularly suited to our area’s infrastructure.
Sun-Powered Savings With solar radiation averaging 5.47kWh/m²/day (equivalent to 19.70MJ/m²/day), Southedge residents can turn their rooftops into personal fuel stations. A typical 6kW solar system generates enough daily energy to power 225km in a BYD Seal (13.8kWh/100km) or 175km in a Volvo EX30 (17.5kWh/100km). Over a year, this translates to $800-$1,200 in charging savings compared to grid power – before factoring in Queensland’s 44c/kWh solar feed-in tariff.
Future-Proof Your Drive As our streets gradually welcome more electric vehicles, home charging remains the most convenient option. Pairing a 7kW wallbox with solar panels creates a future-proof energy ecosystem. Local installers report most households break even on their solar-charger investment within 3-4 years, particularly with the BYD Seal’s impressive efficiency.
Ready to harness Queensland’s sunshine for your daily commute? Our team connects Southedge residents with certified solar installers specialising in EV-ready systems. Whether you’re charging a sleek Lexus UX BEV or a family-friendly Hyundai Ioniq 5, we’ll help you design a solution that keeps you moving – sun after golden sun.