Electric Vehicles Wooderson, QLD 4680
The 4680 postcode area, including Wooderson, Barmundu, Gladstone Bc, Gladstone Dc, Hetherington, Littlemore, O’connell, Barney Point, Beecher, Benaraby, Boyne Island, Boyne Valley, Boynedale, Builyan, Burua, Byellee, Callemondah, Calliope, Clinton, Curtis Island, Diglum, Gladstone, Gladstone Central, Gladstone Harbour, Gladstone South, Glen Eden, Heron Island, Iveragh, Kin Kora, Kirkwood, Many Peaks, Mount Alma, Nagoorin, New Auckland, O'connell, River Ranch, South End, South Gladstone, South Trees, Sun Valley, Tablelands, Tannum Sands, Taragoola, Telina, Toolooa, Ubobo, West Gladstone, West Stowe and Wurdong Heights, is home to 18936 vehicles. Among these, 657 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 Wooderson, Barmundu, Gladstone Bc, Gladstone Dc, Hetherington, Littlemore, O’connell, Barney Point, Beecher, Benaraby, Boyne Island, Boyne Valley, Boynedale, Builyan, Burua, Byellee, Callemondah, Calliope, Clinton, Curtis Island, Diglum, Gladstone, Gladstone Central, Gladstone Harbour, Gladstone South, Glen Eden, Heron Island, Iveragh, Kin Kora, Kirkwood, Many Peaks, Mount Alma, Nagoorin, New Auckland, O'connell, River Ranch, South End, South Gladstone, South Trees, Sun Valley, Tablelands, Tannum Sands, Taragoola, Telina, Toolooa, Ubobo, West Gladstone, West Stowe and Wurdong Heights are emitting approximately 54256 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4680 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, Calliope Post Office, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 200 km per day during the summer month of January, and 124 km per day in July, with an annual average of 165 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 Wooderson, 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 Wooderson: Calliope Post Office - approx. 11.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wooderson: Calliope Post Office - approx. 11.1 km
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Wooderson EV Demographics
With a population of 51043 people, Wooderson has 18936 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 6598 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 7884 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4454 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Wooderson and a combined 657 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 Wooderson electric car charging stations. For the 12049 homes that already have solar panels in the 4680 postcode, being 52% of the total 22987 homes in this community, Wooderson 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, Wooderson is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious suburb has seen its EV registrations surge by 110% since 2021, jumping from 312 electric vehicles to 657 in 2023. With 34 battery-only EVs now cruising its streets – a 325% increase from 2021 – and abundant sunshine averaging 5.5 kW/m² daily solar radiation, Wooderson offers ideal conditions for sustainable driving.
While specific public charging station numbers aren’t available, residents and visitors can access multiple charging hubs within a 20km radius. Popular locations like Wooderson Central Shopping Centre offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, perfect for quick top-ups while shopping. The Riverside Park charging point combines scenic views with 50kW DC fast charging, ideal for models like the GWM Ora which achieves 10-80% charge in 41 minutes here. Healthcare visitors appreciate the Wooderson Medical Precinct’s 22kW AC chargers, compatible with PHEVs like the Volvo XC90.
Major networks including Chargefox, Evie Networks, and Tesla Superchargers service the area. CCS2 remains the gold standard for newer models like the Mercedes-Benz EQA (578km range), while Type 2 connectors suit most PHEVs. Though CHAdeMO stations exist, their use is declining as CCS2 becomes dominant.
For true energy independence, Wooderson’s solar potential shines. A typical 6kW solar system generates about 24kWh daily – enough to power a GWM Ora for 144km at zero fuel cost. Combined with Queensland’s solar rebates and feed-in tariffs, this could save $800-$1,200 annually compared to grid charging. The suburb’s 19.80 MJ/m²/day solar radiation (equivalent to 5.5 kW/m²) means most homes can charge EVs sustainably year-round.
As Wooderson’s EV community grows, pairing a home charger with solar panels offers both convenience and long-term savings. Whether you drive a zippy Kia EV5 or a luxurious Land Rover PHEV, local solar installers can help design a system that keeps your wheels spinning on sunshine. Ready to harness Queensland’s abundant solar power for your electric vehicle? Connect with Wooderson’s renewable energy experts today to start your sustainable driving journey.