Electric Vehicles Florina, NT 0852
The 0852 postcode area, including Florina, Beswick, Daly Waters, Dunmarra, Edith River, Elsey Station, Helen Springs Station, Kalkaringi, Katherine, Lajamanu, Larrimah, Manbulloo, Numbulwar, Victoria River Downs, Wave Hill, Arnold, Baines, Barunga, Beswick Creek, Binjari, Birdum, Bradshaw, Buchanan, Bulman Weemol, Creswell, Daguragu, Delamere, Edith, Elsey, Flying Fox, Gregory, Gulung Mardrulk, Gurindji, Jilkminggan, Kalkarindji, Limmen, Maranboy, Mataranka, Mcarthur, Miniyeri, Ngukurr, Nitmiluk, Nutwood Downs, Pellew Islands, Pigeon Hole, Robinson River, Sturt Plateau, Tanami East, Timber Creek, Top Springs, Uralla, Venn, Victoria River, Warumungu, Wilton and Yarralin, is home to 999 vehicles. Among these, 3 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 Florina, Beswick, Daly Waters, Dunmarra, Edith River, Elsey Station, Helen Springs Station, Kalkaringi, Katherine, Lajamanu, Larrimah, Manbulloo, Numbulwar, Victoria River Downs, Wave Hill, Arnold, Baines, Barunga, Beswick Creek, Binjari, Birdum, Bradshaw, Buchanan, Bulman Weemol, Creswell, Daguragu, Delamere, Edith, Elsey, Flying Fox, Gregory, Gulung Mardrulk, Gurindji, Jilkminggan, Kalkarindji, Limmen, Maranboy, Mataranka, Mcarthur, Miniyeri, Ngukurr, Nitmiluk, Nutwood Downs, Pellew Islands, Pigeon Hole, Robinson River, Sturt Plateau, Tanami East, Timber Creek, Top Springs, Uralla, Venn, Victoria River, Warumungu, Wilton and Yarralin are emitting approximately 1591 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 0852 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, Katherine - Bray Rd, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 182 km per day during the summer month of January, and 171 km per day in July, with an annual average of 188 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 Florina, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Florina
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Florina: Katherine - Bray Rd - approx. 18.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Florina: Katherine - Bray Rd - approx. 18.4 km
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Florina EV Demographics
With a population of 7295 people, Florina has 999 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 546 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 281 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 172 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Florina and a combined 3 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 Florina electric car charging stations. For the 367 homes that already have solar panels in the 0852 postcode, being 18% of the total 2037 homes in this community, Florina 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
Florina’s electric vehicle journey is just beginning, but the Northern Territory suburb’s sun-drenched climate and spacious homes make it ideal for eco-conscious drivers. While only three plug-in hybrids appeared on local roads in 2023, this quiet shift hints at growing interest in sustainable transport. With 1,585 vehicles registered overall, early EV adopters here are pioneers – and they’re discovering smart ways to charge in an area still building its infrastructure.
Public charging stations remain scarce in Florina itself, with no confirmed facilities within the suburb or its 20km surrounds. This makes home charging essential for local EV owners. Fortunately, Florina’s 22.20 MJ/m²/day solar radiation (about 6.17 kWh/m²/day) creates exceptional conditions for sun-powered solutions. A typical 6kW solar system here can generate 26-30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BYD Atto 3’s 60kWh battery every 2-3 days while still powering household needs.
Most Florina-compatible EVs use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors. The popular BYD Atto 3 (345km range) and Genesis GV60 (470km range) both charge via CCS2, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV uses Type 2. Though public networks like Chargefox and Evie haven’t yet reached Florina, understanding these standards helps when visiting Darwin or other regional centres.
Solar charging proves particularly practical here. Take the Renault Kangoo BEV: its 17.5kWh/100km consumption means Florina homeowners could cover 100km of driving using just 2.8m² of solar panels – smaller than a standard car parking space. With grid electricity prices averaging 30c/kWh in the NT, solar-charged driving saves about $1,500 annually for 15,000km travel.
For Florina residents considering EVs, pairing a home charger with solar makes financial sense. The BMW i7’s 22.2kWh/100km consumption would cost $1,110 yearly on grid power, but just $220 with solar – an 80% saving. Even the energy-hungry Alfa Romeo PHEV (24.1kWh/100km) becomes economical when charged via rooftop panels.
As Florina’s EV landscape evolves, early adopters are leading the charge – literally. If you’re exploring electric vehicles here, installing a home charging station with solar integration future-proofs your transport costs. Local solar installers can design systems that keep both your home and EV running on sunshine, perfectly suited to our tropical climate. Ready to harness Florina’s solar potential for cleaner driving? We connect residents with accredited NT installers who specialise in EV-ready solar solutions.