Electric Vehicles Walkervale, QLD 4670
The 4670 postcode area, including Walkervale, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Ashfield, Avenell Heights, Avoca, Avondale, Bargara, Branyan, Bucca, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg East, Bundaberg North, Bundaberg South, Bundaberg West, Burnett Heads, Calavos, Coonarr, Coral Cove, Electra, Elliott, Elliott Heads, Fairymead, Givelda, Gooburrum, Innes Park, Kalkie, Kensington, Kepnock, Kinkuna, Meadowvale, Millbank, Mon Repos, Moore Park, Moore Park Beach, Moorland, Mullett Creek, Norville, Pine Creek, Qunaba, Rubyanna, Sharon, South Bingera, South Kolan, Svensson Heights, Thabeban, Watalgan, Welcome Creek, Winfield and Woongarra, is home to 30206 vehicles. Among these, 632 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 Walkervale, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Ashfield, Avenell Heights, Avoca, Avondale, Bargara, Branyan, Bucca, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg East, Bundaberg North, Bundaberg South, Bundaberg West, Burnett Heads, Calavos, Coonarr, Coral Cove, Electra, Elliott, Elliott Heads, Fairymead, Givelda, Gooburrum, Innes Park, Kalkie, Kensington, Kepnock, Kinkuna, Meadowvale, Millbank, Mon Repos, Moore Park, Moore Park Beach, Moorland, Mullett Creek, Norville, Pine Creek, Qunaba, Rubyanna, Sharon, South Bingera, South Kolan, Svensson Heights, Thabeban, Watalgan, Welcome Creek, Winfield and Woongarra are emitting approximately 82890 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4670 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, Bundaberg Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 206 km per day during the summer month of January, and 124 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 5 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Walkervale, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
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* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Walkervale: Bundaberg Post Office - approx. 2.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Walkervale: Bundaberg Post Office - approx. 2.2 km
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Walkervale EV Demographics
With a population of 78116 people, Walkervale has 30206 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 12316 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 11473 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 6417 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 5 public ev charging stations in Walkervale and a combined 632 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 Walkervale electric car charging stations. For the 22385 homes that already have solar panels in the 4670 postcode, being 63% of the total 35764 homes in this community, Walkervale 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, Walkervale is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious suburb, blessed with an average of 5.56 kW/m² of solar radiation daily (converted from 20 MJ/m²), has seen EV registrations jump by 122% since 2021 – from 285 EVs to 632 in 2023. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Public Charging Made Easy Five public charging stations within a 20km radius keep Walkervale’s EVs humming. The Walkervale Shopping Centre station offers CCS2 and Type 2 connectors alongside convenient shopping amenities, while Bundaberg Hospital’s Chargefox hub provides 24/7 access for those topping up during appointments. Adventurers exploring the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens will find dual-port chargers near picnic areas – perfect for combining leisure with practicality.
Network Compatibility Simplified Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the region, supporting the CCS2 and Type 2 connectors used by popular models like the BYD Seal (510km range) and MG MG4 (405km range). CHAdeMO ports remain rare locally, so Nissan Leaf owners may want to plan ahead. Tesla drivers can use adapters at compatible stations while awaiting future Supercharger expansions.
Solar Charging: Walkervale’s Secret Weapon With enough sunshine to power 27.8 kWh daily from a 5kW solar system, locals are turning rooftops into fuel stations. Pairing solar with home charging slashes costs dramatically – the BYD Seal’s 13.8kWh/100km consumption becomes virtually free during daylight hours. Even the energy-thirsty MG4 (18.4kWh/100km) costs under $3.70 for 100km when using off-peak solar, compared to $14.72 with grid power (at $0.30/kWh).
Future-Proof Your Drive As Walkervale’s EV community grows, smart owners are getting ahead. Installing a 7kW home charger ($500-$1,500) pays for itself in 18-24 months when combined with solar. Local installers often bundle EV chargers with photovoltaic systems, creating seamless eco-friendly solutions.
Ready to harness Queensland’s sunshine for your EV? Walkervale’s solar experts can design a custom home charging setup that turns your garage into a personal power station. With abundant public options and smart home tech, there’s never been a better time to go electric in our sun-drenched suburb.