Electric Vehicles Trunding, QLD 4874
The 4874 postcode area, including Trunding, Evans Landing, Jardine River, Mapoon, Mission River, Nanum, Napranum, Rocky Point, Shelburne, Weipa, Weipa Airport and Wenlock, is home to 1366 vehicles. Among these, 6 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 that0% 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 Trunding, Evans Landing, Jardine River, Mapoon, Mission River, Nanum, Napranum, Rocky Point, Shelburne, Weipa, Weipa Airport and Wenlock are emitting approximately 5396 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4874 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, Weipa Eastern Ave, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 153 km per day during the summer month of January, and 153 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 Trunding, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Trunding
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Trunding: Weipa Eastern Ave - approx. 1.5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Trunding: Weipa Eastern Ave - approx. 1.5 km
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Trunding EV Demographics
With a population of 4657 people, Trunding has 1366 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 422 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 608 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 336 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Trunding and a combined 6 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 Trunding electric car charging stations. For the 23 homes that already have solar panels in the 4874 postcode, being 1% of the total 1889 homes in this community, Trunding 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, Trunding (population 4,657) is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. While our laidback town might be small, eco-conscious locals are driving big changes – EV registrations jumped 50% between 2021 and 2023, with 12 plug-in vehicles now humming along our streets. With 300+ sunny days annually and solar radiation averaging 5.75 kW/m²/day (converted from 20.70 MJ/m²/day), it’s no wonder residents are pairing EVs with solar power.
Public charging infrastructure within Trunding itself remains limited, but nearby regions offer solutions. Within a 20km radius, drivers can typically find stations from major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks. Popular charging hubs near regional centres often feature:
- Shopping complexes with AC Type 2 chargers (perfect for topping up while grocery shopping)
- Highway-adjacent DC fast chargers (CCS2 connectors, ideal for models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5)
- Tourist facilities with 22kW stations (compatible with Renault Megane E-Tech and MG MG4)
Most modern EVs in Trunding use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors – the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (451km range) and Renault Megane E-Tech (454km range) both charge rapidly via CCS2. Type 2 ports suit plug-in hybrids like the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. CHAdeMO connectors remain rare locally.
The real charging revolution happens at home. With Trunding’s abundant sunshine, a 5kW solar system generates ~28kWh daily – enough to fully power an MG MG4 (405km range) for a week’s commuting (50km/day). Even energy-hungry models like the Ioniq 5 (17.9kWh/100km) cost just $0.40/100km with solar versus $6.70 on grid power.
Considering going electric? Pair your EV purchase with solar panels – Queensland’s 3kW solar rebate and Trunding’s climate make this a smart financial move. Local installers can design systems that charge your car while powering your home, with typical payback periods under 4 years. Ready to drive on sunshine? Connect with Trunding’s trusted solar professionals today for a tailored home charging solution.