Electric Vehicles Erldunda, NT 0872
The 0872 postcode area, including Erldunda, Aherrenge, Ali Curung, Alice Springs, Amata, Amata, Amoonguna, Antewenegerrde, Areyonga, Ayers Rock, Docker River, Ernabella, Ernabella (pukatja), Finke, Fregon, Gibson Desert North, Haasts Bluff, Imampa, Indulkana, Indulkana (iwantja), Jay Creek, Kings Creek Station, Kintore, Macdonnell Range, Mulga Bore, Murputja Homelands, Pitjantjatjara Homelands, Santa Teresa, Telegraph Station, Thangkenharenge, Ti Tree, Uluru, Umpangara, Urapuntja, Wanarn, Warakurna, Willowra, Yuelamu, Yuendumu, Yulara, Ampilatwatja, Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, Anatye, Anmatjere, Atitjere, Ayers Range South, Barrow Creek, Burt Plain, Canteen Creek, Chilla Well, Costello, Davenport, De Rose Hill, Engawala, Ghan, Gibson Desert South, Hale, Hart, Hart Range, Hermannsburg, Hugh, Imanpa, Ininti Store, Irrunytju, Iwantja, Kalka, Kaltjiti, Kaltukatjara, Kanpa, Kanpi, Kiwirrkurra, Kulgera, Kunparrka, Lake Mackay, Lambina, Laramba, Mantamaru, Mereenie, Mimili, Mount Liebig, Mount Zeil, Murputja, Mutitjulu, Namatjira, Napperby Station, Ngaanyatjarra-giles, Nyapari, Nyirripi, Papulankutja, Papunya, Patjarr, Petermann, Pipalyatjara, Pukatja, Sandover, Simpson, Tanami, Tara, Tieyon, Titjikala, Tjirrkarli, Tjukurla, Umuwa, Wallace Rockhole, Watarru, Watinuma, Wilora, Wingellina, Wutunugurra and Yunyarinyi, is home to 1749 vehicles. Among these, 5 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 that0% 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 Erldunda, Aherrenge, Ali Curung, Alice Springs, Amata, Amata, Amoonguna, Antewenegerrde, Areyonga, Ayers Rock, Docker River, Ernabella, Ernabella (pukatja), Finke, Fregon, Gibson Desert North, Haasts Bluff, Imampa, Indulkana, Indulkana (iwantja), Jay Creek, Kings Creek Station, Kintore, Macdonnell Range, Mulga Bore, Murputja Homelands, Pitjantjatjara Homelands, Santa Teresa, Telegraph Station, Thangkenharenge, Ti Tree, Uluru, Umpangara, Urapuntja, Wanarn, Warakurna, Willowra, Yuelamu, Yuendumu, Yulara, Ampilatwatja, Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, Anatye, Anmatjere, Atitjere, Ayers Range South, Barrow Creek, Burt Plain, Canteen Creek, Chilla Well, Costello, Davenport, De Rose Hill, Engawala, Ghan, Gibson Desert South, Hale, Hart, Hart Range, Hermannsburg, Hugh, Imanpa, Ininti Store, Irrunytju, Iwantja, Kalka, Kaltjiti, Kaltukatjara, Kanpa, Kanpi, Kiwirrkurra, Kulgera, Kunparrka, Lake Mackay, Lambina, Laramba, Mantamaru, Mereenie, Mimili, Mount Liebig, Mount Zeil, Murputja, Mutitjulu, Namatjira, Napperby Station, Ngaanyatjarra-giles, Nyapari, Nyirripi, Papulankutja, Papunya, Patjarr, Petermann, Pipalyatjara, Pukatja, Sandover, Simpson, Tanami, Tara, Tieyon, Titjikala, Tjirrkarli, Tjukurla, Umuwa, Wallace Rockhole, Watarru, Watinuma, Wilora, Wingellina, Wutunugurra and Yunyarinyi are emitting approximately 2263 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 0872 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, Erldunda Roadhouse, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 235 km per day during the summer month of January, and 129 km per day in July, with an annual average of 182 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 Erldunda, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Erldunda
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Erldunda: Erldunda Roadhouse - approx. 134 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Erldunda: Erldunda Roadhouse - approx. 134 m
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Erldunda EV Demographics
With a population of 12789 people, Erldunda has 1749 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1220 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 356 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 173 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Erldunda and a combined 5 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 Erldunda electric car charging stations. For the 299 homes that already have solar panels in the 0872 postcode, being 7% of the total 4476 homes in this community, Erldunda 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
Erldunda, a sun-drenched crossroads in the Northern Territory, is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. While only 5 battery-electric vehicles were registered here in 2023 – up from zero in 2021 – this 25% annual growth reflects Australia’s broader shift towards sustainable transport. For residents and travellers passing through this gateway to Uluru, understanding local charging options is key to enjoying stress-free EV ownership under the Outback skies.
Public EV charging infrastructure remains limited in Erldunda itself, with no known stations within the township or 20km radius. This makes strategic planning essential for longer journeys. Many locals and savvy travellers rely on nearby regional hubs like Alice Springs (200km north) or Coober Pedy (450km south) for rapid charging pit stops. When exploring these routes, popular networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks offer CCS2-compatible ultra-rapid stations – perfect for models like the MG ZS BEV that can recharge to 80% in just 54 minutes.
For daily driving, Erldunda’s climate offers a silver lining: exceptional solar potential. With average solar radiation of 6.0 kW/m²/day (converted from 21.60 MJ/m²/day), rooftop panels can effortlessly power home charging. A typical 6kW solar system generates enough daily energy to charge a Mercedes-Benz EQA’s 578km-range battery while still powering household appliances. Pairing a Type 2 home charger (compatible with most European EVs) with solar can slash charging costs by 60-80%, making models like the Ford Escape PHEV remarkably affordable to run.
Local EV owners particularly benefit from:
- Solar-smart charging: Time daytime charging sessions with peak solar production
- Future-proof connectors: CCS2 and Type 2 ports suit popular models from MG to Mercedes-Benz
- Low-maintenance driving: Dust-resistant home chargers that withstand the arid climate
While public infrastructure develops, Erldunda’s eco-conscious drivers are pioneering a solar-powered EV future. As one local owner notes: “My BMW XM’s 98km electric range covers daily errands easily – and the Outback sun handles the ‘fuel’ bill.”
Considering an electric vehicle? Start with a home charging setup tailored to Erldunda’s conditions. Our team connects residents with accredited installers specialising in dust-resistant solar systems and weatherproof EV chargers – because in the Red Centre, sustainable transport should work as hard as the landscape it traverses.