Electric Vehicles Taroom, QLD 4420
The 4420 postcode area, including Taroom, Baroondah, Eurombah, Waikola, Broadmere, Coorada, Ghinghinda, Glebe, Glenhaughton, Gwambegwine, Hornet Bank, Kinnoul, Peek-a-doo and Spring Creek, is home to 397 vehicles. Among these, 3 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 that1% 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 Taroom, Baroondah, Eurombah, Waikola, Broadmere, Coorada, Ghinghinda, Glebe, Glenhaughton, Gwambegwine, Hornet Bank, Kinnoul, Peek-a-doo and Spring Creek are emitting approximately 1510 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4420 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, Taroom Post Office, 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 118 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 Taroom, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Taroom
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Taroom: Taroom Post Office - approx. 255 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Taroom: Taroom Post Office - approx. 255 m
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Taroom EV Demographics
With a population of 1032 people, Taroom has 397 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 108 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 148 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 141 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Taroom and a combined 3 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 Taroom electric car charging stations. For the 231 homes that already have solar panels in the 4420 postcode, being 40% of the total 584 homes in this community, Taroom 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
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Nestled in Queensland’s Western Downs region, Taroom is a small but forward-thinking community where sustainability is gaining momentum. While electric vehicle adoption here remains modest – with three EVs (including plug-in hybrids) registered annually since 2021 – local drivers are increasingly curious about greener transport options. With abundant sunshine averaging 5.6 kW/m²/day (converted from 20.20 MJ/m²/day), Taroom offers ideal conditions for solar-powered EV charging, making it easier than ever to combine renewable energy with modern mobility.
Public Charging in Taroom Currently, Taroom itself doesn’t host public EV charging stations within a 20km radius. This makes home charging particularly important for local EV owners. For longer journeys, drivers typically plan stops in nearby towns like Miles or Theodore, where fast-charging infrastructure becomes available. While this might seem limiting, it reinforces Taroom’s growing opportunity to develop community-focused charging solutions.
Charger Compatibility & Regional Networks When travelling beyond Taroom, popular charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service regional Queensland routes. These stations typically support CCS2 and Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors – the same standards used by most EVs in Australia. The Tesla Model Y (510km range) and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV (55km electric range) common in regional areas both use CCS2, while plug-in hybrids like the BMW X3 PHEV utilise Type 2. Even luxury models like the Rolls-Royce Spectre align with these standards, ensuring broad compatibility.
Solar Charging: Taroom’s Homegrown Advantage With solar radiation levels 18% higher than Brisbane’s average, Taroom households can generate substantial energy – enough to power an EV like the Tesla Model Y for 190km daily using a standard 5kW solar system. This translates to significant savings: charging a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV entirely via solar could cost less than $1 per 55km range restoration. For homes with battery storage, overnight charging using daytime solar reserves becomes particularly efficient.
Making the Solar-EV Connection Local EV models showcase varied charging needs. The Peugeot 3008 PHEV requires 6.5 hours for a full solar charge using a 2.3kW home charger, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV can achieve 80% charge in 25 minutes at high-power stations elsewhere. By pairing solar with a 7kW home charger, Taroom residents could fully charge a Tesla Model Y’s 510km battery in about 10 daylight hours – easily achievable given the region’s sunshine.
Powering Taroom’s Electric Future As Queensland aims for 50% renewable energy by 2030, Taroom’s solar potential positions it well for sustainable transport growth. While public infrastructure develops, home charging solutions offer immediate benefits. For those considering an EV transition, combining solar panels with a Type 2 or CCS2-compatible home charger could reduce energy costs by up to 70% compared to petrol vehicles.
Interested in harnessing Taroom’s sunshine for your EV? Local solar installers can help design systems tailored to your driving needs – whether you’re charging a compact plug-in hybrid or a long-range electric vehicle. With the right setup, you’ll be powering your drives with pure Queensland sunlight in no time.