Electric Vehicles Wooroonden, QLD 4605
The 4605 postcode area, including Wooroonden, Barlil, Byee, Cherbourg, Cloyna, Cobbs Hill, Crownthorpe, Glenrock, Kitoba, Manyung, Merlwood, Moffatdale, Moondooner, Murgon, Oakdale, Redgate, Silverleaf, Sunny Nook, Tablelands, Warnung and Windera, is home to 1397 vehicles. Among these, 22 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 Wooroonden, Barlil, Byee, Cherbourg, Cloyna, Cobbs Hill, Crownthorpe, Glenrock, Kitoba, Manyung, Merlwood, Moffatdale, Moondooner, Murgon, Oakdale, Redgate, Silverleaf, Sunny Nook, Tablelands, Warnung and Windera are emitting approximately 4080 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4605 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, Mount Mc Euen, 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 112 km per day in July, with an annual average of 159 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 Wooroonden, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Wooroonden
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wooroonden: Mount Mc Euen - approx. 12.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wooroonden: Mount Mc Euen - approx. 12.4 km
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Wooroonden EV Demographics
With a population of 4194 people, Wooroonden has 1397 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 570 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 514 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 313 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Wooroonden and a combined 22 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 Wooroonden electric car charging stations. For the 822 homes that already have solar panels in the 4605 postcode, being 44% of the total 1856 homes in this community, Wooroonden 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, Wooroonden is quietly becoming a hub for eco-conscious drivers. With its abundant sunshine and community-focused sustainability ethos, this suburb of 4,194 residents has seen electric vehicle registrations skyrocket by 450% since 2021 – from just 4 plug-in hybrids to 22 in 2023. While still early in its EV journey compared to metro areas, this growth signals a clear shift towards greener transport in regional Australia.
For those searching for 'electric vehicle charging stations near me', it’s worth noting Wooroonden itself currently doesn’t have public charging infrastructure. However, residents often use stations in neighbouring suburbs within a 20km radius. Regional hubs like Toowoomba’s Grand Central Shopping Centre (45km east) offer CCS2 fast chargers, while agricultural service towns along the Warrego Highway typically feature Type 2 connectors at council-owned sites. Always check your destination’s charging options before longer trips.
Most EVs in Wooroonden use CCS2 or Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors, compatible with popular local models like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Volvo EX30. The Renault Kangoo BEV – a favourite among local tradespeople – pairs perfectly with standard 7kW home chargers using Type 2. While CHAdeMO ports exist regionally, they’re becoming less common as CCS2 becomes the Australian standard.
Here’s where Wooroonden truly shines: solar-powered charging. With 5.3 kWh/m²/day of solar radiation (converted from 19.10 MJ/m²/day), a typical 6.6kW rooftop system generates enough to power both a home and EV. Take the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – its 19.2kWh/100km consumption means daily commutes could be 100% solar-powered. Even the Mercedes EQS SUV’s 698km range becomes affordable when charged via sunlight, slashing energy costs by up to 80% compared to petrol.
Local EV owners report clever adaptations: 'We time our car charging for midday when solar production peaks,' shares Sarah, a Wooroonden resident with a Volvo EX30. 'Our 10kW system covers both the house and vehicle – it’s like driving on sunshine.'
Considering the jump to electric? Wooroonden’s solar potential makes home charging incredibly practical. Pairing a 7kW wall charger with panels can eliminate fuel costs entirely for most drivers. Need help getting started? We connect locals with accredited installers who understand Queensland’s unique conditions – from cyclone-rated equipment to optimising north-facing rooftops. Embrace Wooroonden’s sunny disposition and join the quiet revolution of drivers powered by Australian sunshine.