Electric Vehicles Driver, NT 0830
The 0830 postcode area, including Driver, Durack, Farrar, Gray, Marlow Lagoon, Moulden, Palmerston, Shoal Bay, Woodroffe, Yarrawonga and Archer, is home to 5617 vehicles. Among these, 200 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 that4% 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 Driver, Durack, Farrar, Gray, Marlow Lagoon, Moulden, Palmerston, Shoal Bay, Woodroffe, Yarrawonga and Archer are emitting approximately 14210 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 0830 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, The Chase, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 153 km per day during the summer month of January, and 171 km per day in July, with an annual average of 176 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 Driver, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Driver
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Driver: The Chase - approx. 1.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Driver: The Chase - approx. 1.7 km
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Driver EV Demographics
With a population of 16480 people, Driver has 5617 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1995 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2479 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1143 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Driver and a combined 200 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 Driver electric car charging stations. For the 2503 homes that already have solar panels in the 0830 postcode, being 37% of the total 6805 homes in this community, Driver 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
Driver is quietly becoming a Northern Territory leader in electric vehicle adoption. With 200 EVs registered in 2023 – up from just 84 in 2021 – our sun-drenched suburb has seen a remarkable 138% growth in eco-friendly transport. This surge aligns perfectly with Driver’s sustainable ethos and tropical savanna climate, where abundant sunshine (21.20 MJ/m² daily solar radiation) makes renewable energy solutions particularly attractive.
Three convenient public charging stations serve Driver and its surrounding 20km radius. The Gateway Shopping Centre’s 50kW DC fast charger lets you top up while grabbing groceries – perfect for popular models like the CUPRA Born (511km range) which gains 200km in just 30 minutes here. Palmerston Hospital offers 22kW Type 2 charging, ideal for plug-in hybrids like the Land Rover Defender PHEV during medical appointments. Adventurous drivers appreciate the Darwin Waterfront’s 350kW ultra-rapid charger, capable of adding 400km to a Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV in 15 minutes – enough for a return trip to Kakadu.
Local charging networks including Chargefox and Evie Networks support CCS2 (used by 90% of new EVs) and Type 2 connectors. CHAdeMO compatibility remains limited, so Nissan Leaf owners should plan accordingly. The CUPRA Born’s CCS2 port works seamlessly with all three public stations, while Land Rover PHEV drivers will find Type 2 chargers at Palmerston Hospital and home wallboxes.
Driver’s solar potential shines brightest for EV owners. Converting our 21.20 MJ/m²/day irradiation to electrical terms equals 5.89 kWh/m² daily – a 6kW solar system can generate 35kWh in winter. This covers 206km daily driving for a CUPRA Born (17kWh/100km) or powers a Mercedes EQS SUV for 183km. With grid electricity prices rising, solar-charged EV owners save approximately $1,500 annually compared to petrol vehicles.
Considering an electric vehicle home charger? Pairing it with solar panels could eliminate your fuel costs entirely. Local installers can design systems that charge your EV during daylight peaks while powering your home – especially valuable for models like the Peugeot 3008 PHEV that require 6.5 hours for a full solar charge. Ready to harness Driver’s sunshine? We connect residents with accredited solar professionals for tailored home charging solutions. Your next road trip could be powered by pure Northern Territory sunlight.