Electric Vehicles Wenlock, QLD 4874
The 4874 postcode area, including Wenlock, Evans Landing, Jardine River, Mapoon, Mission River, Nanum, Napranum, Rocky Point, Shelburne, Trunding, Weipa and Weipa Airport, 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 Wenlock, Evans Landing, Jardine River, Mapoon, Mission River, Nanum, Napranum, Rocky Point, Shelburne, Trunding, Weipa and Weipa Airport 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, Moreton Telegraph Station, 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 147 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 Wenlock, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Wenlock
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wenlock: Moreton Telegraph Station - approx. 5.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wenlock: Moreton Telegraph Station - approx. 5.2 km
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Wenlock EV Demographics
With a population of 4657 people, Wenlock 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 Wenlock 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 Wenlock 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, Wenlock 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 Far North Queensland, Wenlock (population 4,657) is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. While our community might be small, our enthusiasm for sustainable living is growing faster than a mango tree in wet season. In 2021, only 4 plug-in hybrids called Wenlock home. By 2023, that number reached 6 electric vehicles – a 50% increase in just two years. With 1,562 vehicles registered locally, EVs still make up a modest portion of our roads, but models like the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Lexus UX BEV are turning heads at the local markets.
For now, Wenlock itself doesn’t host any public EV charging stations. Residents planning longer journeys typically charge at home or explore options in nearby towns within a 20km radius. This makes home charging solutions particularly valuable for locals. Popular regional charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – perfect for most EVs in our area. The Jaguar I-Pace (446km range) uses CCS2, while the BMW 3 Series PHEV charges via Type 2, ensuring compatibility with most infrastructure you’ll find in North Queensland.
Our tropical climate gives Wenlock a secret weapon for EV owners: abundant sunshine. With average solar radiation of 5.58 kW/m²/day (converted from 20.10 MJ/m²/day), a standard 6.6kW solar system can generate enough energy to power both your home and EV. Take the Lexus UX BEV as an example – its 12.8kWh/100km consumption means a day’s solar production could cover 170km of driving, effectively making your commute fuel-free. Over a year, this could save $800-$1,200 compared to grid charging, depending on your mileage.
For Wenlock residents, pairing solar panels with a home charger isn’t just eco-friendly – it’s practical. With no public stations in town and Queensland’s vast distances, energy independence matters. Local solar installers can help design systems that keep your EV charged while managing household needs. Whether you drive a plug-in hybrid like the BMW 3 Series or dream of a zero-emission Mercedes EQS, harnessing our tropical sunshine could be your key to stress-free electric driving.
Ready to make the switch? Chat with Wenlock’s solar experts about tailoring a home charging solution that works with your lifestyle. With the right setup, you’ll be powering your EV with Queensland sunshine – and cruising past petrol stations for good.