Electric Vehicles Widgeegoara, QLD 4490
The 4490 postcode area, including Widgeegoara, Barringun, Coongoola, Cunnamulla, Cuttaburra, Humeburn, Jobs Gate, Linden, Noorama, Tuen and Yowah, is home to 523 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 that1% 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 Widgeegoara, Barringun, Coongoola, Cunnamulla, Cuttaburra, Humeburn, Jobs Gate, Linden, Noorama, Tuen and Yowah are emitting approximately 1506 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4490 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, Gamarren, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 229 km per day during the summer month of January, and 112 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 Widgeegoara, 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 Widgeegoara: Gamarren - approx. 19.6 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Widgeegoara: Gamarren - approx. 19.6 km
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Widgeegoara EV Demographics
With a population of 1411 people, Widgeegoara has 523 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 234 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 176 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 113 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Widgeegoara 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 Widgeegoara electric car charging stations. For the 347 homes that already have solar panels in the 4490 postcode, being 42% of the total 835 homes in this community, Widgeegoara 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 Queensland’s sun-drenched outback, Widgeegoara is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. With its wide-open skies and eco-minded community, this town of 1,400 residents has seen EV registrations double since 2021 – from 3 plug-in hybrids to 6 today. While that might seem modest compared to cities, it’s a clear sign locals are tuning into cleaner transport. For those considering the switch, here’s your complete guide to charging in and around Widgeegoara.
Public charging stations remain scarce in our neck of the woods. There are currently no dedicated electric vehicle charging stations within Widgeegoara itself or its immediate 20km radius. This makes strategic planning essential for longer trips – most drivers top up at home or time their charging with visits to regional hubs like Charleville (200km east) or Thargomindah (240km west), where Chargefox and Evie Networks stations are available.
When preparing for those road trips, compatibility matters. Most modern EVs sold in Australia – including popular models like the zippy GWM Ora (310km range) and family-friendly CUPRA Born (511km range) – use CCS2 connectors. Plug-in hybrids like the Mazda CX-60 PHEV typically rely on Type 2 sockets. Always check your vehicle’s specs, but rest assured CCS2 and Type 2 chargers dominate Queensland’s regional network.
The real charging game-changer here? Our blistering sunshine. Widgeegoara enjoys 20.4MJ/m² of daily solar radiation – that’s 5.67kW per square metre. A typical 6.6kW solar system can generate 35kWh daily, enough to fully charge a Renault Kangoo BEV’s 286km battery in two sunny days. For the average local driving 40km daily, solar charging could slash energy costs to near-zero. Even the thirstiest EV on our list – the BMW i4 – would only need about 8kWh for that distance, easily covered by morning sun.
Home charging solutions pair perfectly with our climate. The Mazda CX-60 PHEV’s 7.2kW wallbox charger can refill its 76km battery in 90 minutes using surplus solar. Overnight charging works too – Queensland’s 28c/kWh off-peak rates still beat petrol costs, but solar self-consumption saves $300+ annually for most drivers.
As Widgeegoara’s EV community grows, smart charging starts at home. Whether you’re eyeing the $35,990 GWM Ora or a premium plug-in hybrid, pairing your charger with solar panels future-proofs your investment. Local installers can design systems that keep your wheels spinning on sunshine, even during our occasional dry spells. Ready to harness that outback sun? Let’s chat about creating your personalised solar charging setup – because in Widgeegoara, clean energy and open roads were made for each other.