Electric Vehicles Yimbun, QLD 4313
The 4313 postcode area, including Yimbun, Biarra, Braemore, Cooeeimbardi, Cressbrook, Fulham, Gregors Creek, Ivory Creek, Lower Cressbrook, Mount Beppo, Ottaba, Scrub Creek and Toogoolawah, is home to 886 vehicles. Among these, 26 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 Yimbun, Biarra, Braemore, Cooeeimbardi, Cressbrook, Fulham, Gregors Creek, Ivory Creek, Lower Cressbrook, Mount Beppo, Ottaba, Scrub Creek and Toogoolawah are emitting approximately 2555 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4313 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, Braemore, 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 3 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Yimbun, 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 Yimbun: Braemore - approx. 2.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yimbun: Braemore - approx. 2.7 km
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Yimbun EV Demographics
With a population of 2165 people, Yimbun has 886 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 315 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 331 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 240 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Yimbun and a combined 26 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 Yimbun electric car charging stations. For the 763 homes that already have solar panels in the 4313 postcode, being 69% of the total 1106 homes in this community, Yimbun 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, Yimbun is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with over 300 days of sunshine annually, has seen EV registrations jump from just 7 plug-in hybrids in 2021 to 26 electric vehicles in 2023 – a 271% surge. With solar irradiation averaging 5.14 kW/m²/day (converted from 18.50 MJ/m²/day), it’s no wonder locals are pairing clean energy with clean transport.
For public charging, three stations sit within a 20km radius of Yimbun’s 938-vehicle fleet. The Yimbun Community Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger – perfect for topping up while grabbing coffee at the adjacent café. Visitors to Mount Scenic Lookout 15km east will find a 22kW Type 2 charger amid walking trails, while the regional hospital 18km west offers 11kW AC charging for patients and staff. All locations support CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, matching popular models like the Tesla Model 3 and Genesis G80 BEV.
Chargefox and Evie Networks dominate the local landscape, with Jolt Charging recently joining the mix. The Tesla Model 3’s 513km range pairs perfectly with CCS2 rapid charging, achieving 50% battery in 15 minutes. For plug-in hybrids like the MG HS PHEV, Type 2 home chargers (7kW) fully replenish its 63km electric range overnight.
Yimbun’s solar potential makes home charging particularly appealing. A 5kW solar system here generates about 25.7kWh daily – enough to power a Tesla Model 3 for 195km at 13.2kWh/100km. Over a year, solar-charged drivers save approximately $900 compared to grid power. The Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer owner could slash their $127,018 investment’s running costs by 60% using rooftop PV.
As Queensland’s EV rebates expand, Yimbun residents are uniquely positioned to combine solar energy with electric driving. If you’re considering an electric vehicle home charger, pairing it with solar panels turns Queensland’s sunshine into free fuel. Local installers can help design systems that keep both your car and power bills charged – naturally.