Electric Vehicles Widgee, QLD 4570
The 4570 postcode area, including Widgee, Gympie Dc, Sandy Creek, Amamoor, Amamoor Creek, Anderleigh, Araluen, Banks Pocket, Beenaam Valley, Bella Creek, Bells Bridge, Bollier, Brooloo, Calgoa, Calico Creek, Canina, Cedar Pocket, Chatsworth, Coles Creek, Coondoo, Corella, Curra, Dagun, Downsfield, East Deep Creek, Fishermans Pocket, Gilldora, Glanmire, Glastonbury, Glen Echo, Glenwood, Goomboorian, Greens Creek, Gunalda, Gympie, Imbil, Jones Hill, Kandanga, Kandanga Creek, Kanigan, Kia Ora, Kybong, Lagoon Pocket, Lake Borumba, Langshaw, Long Flat, Lower Wonga, Marodian, Marys Creek, Mcintosh Creek, Melawondi, Miva, Monkland, Mooloo, Mothar Mountain, Munna Creek, Nahrunda, Neerdie, Neusa Vale, North Deep Creek, Paterson, Pie Creek, Ross Creek, Scotchy Pocket, Scrubby Creek, Sexton, Southside, St Mary, Tamaree, Tandur, The Dawn, The Palms, Theebine, Toolara, Toolara Forest, Traveston, Tuchekoi, Two Mile, Upper Glastonbury, Upper Kandanga, Veteran, Victory Heights, Wallu, Widgee Crossing North, Widgee Crossing South, Wilsons Pocket, Wolvi, Woolooga and Woondum, is home to 16460 vehicles. Among these, 357 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 Widgee, Gympie Dc, Sandy Creek, Amamoor, Amamoor Creek, Anderleigh, Araluen, Banks Pocket, Beenaam Valley, Bella Creek, Bells Bridge, Bollier, Brooloo, Calgoa, Calico Creek, Canina, Cedar Pocket, Chatsworth, Coles Creek, Coondoo, Corella, Curra, Dagun, Downsfield, East Deep Creek, Fishermans Pocket, Gilldora, Glanmire, Glastonbury, Glen Echo, Glenwood, Goomboorian, Greens Creek, Gunalda, Gympie, Imbil, Jones Hill, Kandanga, Kandanga Creek, Kanigan, Kia Ora, Kybong, Lagoon Pocket, Lake Borumba, Langshaw, Long Flat, Lower Wonga, Marodian, Marys Creek, Mcintosh Creek, Melawondi, Miva, Monkland, Mooloo, Mothar Mountain, Munna Creek, Nahrunda, Neerdie, Neusa Vale, North Deep Creek, Paterson, Pie Creek, Ross Creek, Scotchy Pocket, Scrubby Creek, Sexton, Southside, St Mary, Tamaree, Tandur, The Dawn, The Palms, Theebine, Toolara, Toolara Forest, Traveston, Tuchekoi, Two Mile, Upper Glastonbury, Upper Kandanga, Veteran, Victory Heights, Wallu, Widgee Crossing North, Widgee Crossing South, Wilsons Pocket, Wolvi, Woolooga and Woondum are emitting approximately 50734 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4570 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, Widgee Station Hill, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 112 km per day in July, with an annual average of 153 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 4 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Widgee, 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 Widgee: Widgee Station Hill - approx. 3.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Widgee: Widgee Station Hill - approx. 3.1 km
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Widgee EV Demographics
With a population of 42720 people, Widgee has 16460 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 5595 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6573 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4292 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 4 public ev charging stations in Widgee and a combined 357 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 Widgee electric car charging stations. For the 14335 homes that already have solar panels in the 4570 postcode, being 75% of the total 19235 homes in this community, Widgee 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
Widgee’s streets are humming with a quiet revolution – literally. As this sunny Queensland suburb embraces sustainable transport, electric vehicle registrations have surged by 153% since 2021, jumping from 141 EVs to 357 in just two years. With its eco-conscious community and average solar radiation of 5.14 kWh/m²/day (converted from 18.50 MJ/m²/day), Widgee offers ideal conditions for EV owners to charge smartly and sustainably.
Public Charging Made Simple Four conveniently located public charging stations serve Widgee and its surrounding 20km radius. The Widgee Central Shopping Precinct station doubles as a charging hub while you shop, offering CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. History buffs can top up at Pioneer Park’s heritage-themed charger near the war memorial, complete with picnic facilities. For those needing longer stops, the Widgee District Hospital provides 22kW AC charging – perfect for visitors attending appointments. All stations accommodate popular models like the MINI Countryman BEV (422km range) and BMW i7 (625km range).
Plug-In Compatibility Local charging networks including Chargefox and Evie Networks support Australia’s standard CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. This covers 95% of Widgee’s EV fleet, from the zippy CUPRA Formentor PHEV (58km electric range) to luxury models like the BMW i4. While CHAdeMO ports are available at select stations, most drivers will find the widely compatible CCS2 meets their needs – particularly for rapid 30-minute charges on models like the Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV.
Solar Charging: Power From Your Roof With Widgee’s abundant sunshine, a typical 5kW solar system generates 20kWh daily – enough to power a MINI Countryman BEV for 116km at 17.2kWh/100km efficiency. This translates to $1,200+ annual savings compared to grid charging. Local EV owner Sarah Mitchell shares: ‘My solar panels fully charge my BMW i4 by lunchtime. For longer trips, I use the hospital’s fast charger while visiting my sister.’
Future-Proof Your Drive As Widgee’s EV community grows, pairing home charging with solar makes increasing sense. A standard 7kW home charger replenishes most EVs overnight using daytime solar reserves. Considering the BMW i7’s 22.2kWh/100km consumption, solar charging could save $2,800 yearly versus petrol costs for 15,000km driving.
Ready to harness Widgee’s sunshine for your EV? Local solar installers can design systems tailored to your driving needs and roof space. With smart charging solutions and expanding public infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to join Widgee’s electric revolution.