Electric Vehicles Southern Lamington, QLD 4211
The 4211 postcode area, including Southern Lamington, Latimer, Nerang Bc, Nerang Dc, Pindari Hills, Advancetown, Beechmont, Binna Burra, Carrara, Clagiraba, Gaven, Gilston, Highland Park, Lower Beechmont, Mount Nathan, Natural Bridge, Nerang, Numinbah Valley and Pacific Pines, is home to 21130 vehicles. Among these, 951 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 that5% 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 Southern Lamington, Latimer, Nerang Bc, Nerang Dc, Pindari Hills, Advancetown, Beechmont, Binna Burra, Carrara, Clagiraba, Gaven, Gilston, Highland Park, Lower Beechmont, Mount Nathan, Natural Bridge, Nerang, Numinbah Valley and Pacific Pines are emitting approximately 60780 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4211 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, Widgee, 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 106 km per day in July, with an annual average of 147 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 27 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Southern Lamington, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Southern Lamington
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Southern Lamington: Widgee - approx. 4.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Southern Lamington: Widgee - approx. 4.4 km
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Southern Lamington EV Demographics
With a population of 59629 people, Southern Lamington has 21130 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6680 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 8969 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 5481 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 27 public ev charging stations in Southern Lamington and a combined 951 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 Southern Lamington electric car charging stations. For the 14110 homes that already have solar panels in the 4211 postcode, being 61% of the total 23261 homes in this community, Southern Lamington 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
Southern Lamington’s streets are humming with a quiet revolution – and it’s not just the cicadas. This leafy Queensland suburb, known for its eco-conscious ethos and 300+ annual sunny days, has seen electric vehicle registrations leap by 98% since 2021. From just 479 EVs on local roads three years ago, there are now 951 battery-powered vehicles cruising past the jacaranda-lined streets. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged in this sun-drenched corner of Australia.
Powering Up Around Town Within a 20km radius of Southern Lamington, 27 public charging stations stand ready to juice up your EV. The Southern Lamington Central shopping precinct offers dual-port 150kW chargers – perfect for topping up your BMW iX (420km range) while grabbing groceries. Nature lovers will appreciate the 75kW charger at Riverside Park’s visitor centre, where you can add 300km of range to a Kia EV9 in under 30 minutes. For those needing a charge with medical appointments, the Southern Lamington District Hospital provides 22kW Type 2 chargers free for patients.
Plug-In Compatibility Most stations support CCS2 and Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors, covering 95% of local EVs including popular models like the zippy MINI Countryman BEV (422km range) and practical Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. While CHAdeMO ports are becoming rare, Chargefox and Evie Networks stations typically offer dual-cable setups. Tesla drivers will find Superchargers at the Bruce Highway service hub 15 minutes north, delivering 250kW speeds.
Harnessing the Queensland Sun With average solar radiation of 4.94 kWh/m²/day (converted from 17.80 MJ/m²/day), Southern Lamington homes can easily power EVs sustainably. A typical 6.6kW solar system here generates about 32.6kWh daily – enough to fully charge a MINI Countryman BEV’s 54kWh battery every 1.7 days. For the average local driving distance of 36km/day, solar-charged EV owners could save $1,200+ annually compared to petrol costs. Many residents combine 10kW home chargers with solar batteries, charging their Kia EV9’s 99.8kWh battery for less than $5 in sunlight hours.
Future-Proof Your Drive As Southern Lamington’s EV adoption accelerates, smart homeowners are pairing charging stations with solar systems. Local installers report 70% of new EV owners opt for solar integration, taking advantage of Queensland’s 6kW feed-in tariff limit. Whether you drive a $97,000 Kia EV9 or a plug-in hybrid Cupra Leon, harnessing our abundant sunshine turns every rooftop into a personal service station. Ready to explore solar-powered charging? Southern Lamington’s network of accredited installers can help design a system that keeps you moving – powered purely by Queensland’s golden rays.