Electric Vehicles Walkamin, QLD 4872
The 4872 postcode area, including Walkamin, Cairns Mc, Kuranda, Lakeside Estate, Myola, Barrine, Barwidgi, Danbulla, Dimbulah, Forty Mile, Glen Ruth, Gunnawarra, Innot Hot Springs, Kairi, Kirrama, Koombooloomba, Kowrowa, Lake Tinaroo, Minnamoolka, Mount Garnet, Munderra, Mutchilba, Silver Valley, Tinaroo and Wairuna, is home to 1443 vehicles. Among these, 45 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 Walkamin, Cairns Mc, Kuranda, Lakeside Estate, Myola, Barrine, Barwidgi, Danbulla, Dimbulah, Forty Mile, Glen Ruth, Gunnawarra, Innot Hot Springs, Kairi, Kirrama, Koombooloomba, Kowrowa, Lake Tinaroo, Minnamoolka, Mount Garnet, Munderra, Mutchilba, Silver Valley, Tinaroo and Wairuna are emitting approximately 5094 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4872 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, Walkamin Research Station, 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 141 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 Walkamin, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Walkamin
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Walkamin: Walkamin Research Station - approx. 740 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Walkamin: Walkamin Research Station - approx. 740 m
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Walkamin EV Demographics
With a population of 3724 people, Walkamin has 1443 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 442 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 557 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 444 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Walkamin and a combined 45 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 Walkamin electric car charging stations. For the 929 homes that already have solar panels in the 4872 postcode, being 49% of the total 1893 homes in this community, Walkamin 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 the Atherton Tablelands, Walkamin is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This tight-knit community, known for its lush landscapes and eco-friendly ethos, has seen a remarkable 150% surge in EV registrations since 2021 – jumping from 18 plug-in vehicles to 45 by 2023. With solar irradiation levels averaging 5.6 kWh/m²/day (converted from 20.30 MJ/m²/day), it’s no surprise that locals are increasingly pairing EVs with renewable energy solutions.
While Walkamin itself currently has limited public charging infrastructure, residents and visitors can access stations in nearby towns within a 20km radius. The Atherton Shopping Centre offers convenient Type 2 and CCS2 chargers – perfect for topping up your LDV eT60 or Mazda CX-60 PHEV while running errands. Nature enthusiasts exploring the Tablelands will appreciate the 50kW CCS2 charger at Mareeba Heritage Museum, capable of delivering a 330km range boost to compatible vehicles in under an hour.
Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service the region, supporting Australia’s most common connectors: CCS2 (used by the Mercedes-Benz EQS) and Type 2 (compatible with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). CHAdeMO ports remain less common but can still be found at select locations. Always check your vehicle’s compatibility – for instance, the LDV Mifa9’s 120kW charging capability makes it ideal for rapid CCS2 stations.
Walkamin’s solar potential truly shines for EV owners. A typical 5kW rooftop system here generates about 28kWh daily – enough to power a LDV eT60 for 100km at 26.9kWh/100km consumption. Over a year, this translates to over 10,000km of emission-free driving, slashing fuel costs by up to 70% compared to petrol vehicles. Smart charging during daylight hours maximises these benefits, with battery storage systems extending solar power use into the evening.
For those considering the switch, popular local choices like the Mazda CX-60 PHEV (76km electric range) demonstrate how solar-charged EVs suit regional lifestyles. Its 7.2kW charger fully replenishes the battery in 90 minutes using solar-generated power – equivalent to just $1.50 in grid electricity costs versus $12 for equivalent petrol.
Ready to harness Walkamin’s sunshine for your EV? Pairing a home charger with solar panels creates a future-proof energy solution. Our local installers can help design systems that keep your electric vehicle and household running on clean energy year-round. Contact us today to explore tailored solar-charging setups that match your driving needs and budget.