Electric Vehicles Gunn, NT 0832
The 0832 postcode area, including Gunn, Mitchell, Rosebery, Rosebery Heights, Bakewell, Bellamack, Johnston and Zuccoli, is home to 5888 vehicles. Among these, 227 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 Gunn, Mitchell, Rosebery, Rosebery Heights, Bakewell, Bellamack, Johnston and Zuccoli are emitting approximately 14322 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 0832 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 Gunn, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Gunn
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gunn: The Chase - approx. 399 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gunn: The Chase - approx. 399 m
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Gunn EV Demographics
With a population of 17295 people, Gunn has 5888 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1858 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 2809 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 1221 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Gunn and a combined 227 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 Gunn electric car charging stations. For the 3156 homes that already have solar panels in the 0832 postcode, being 48% of the total 6633 homes in this community, Gunn 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
Gunn’s electric vehicle revolution is charging ahead – quite literally. This Northern Territory suburb, home to 17,295 eco-minded residents, has seen EV registrations leap from 102 plug-in hybrids in 2021 to 227 electric vehicles in 2023 – a 123% surge in just two years. With wide open roads and abundant sunshine perfect for solar energy, Gunn offers an ideal environment for EV owners to drive sustainably while enjoying the Top End lifestyle.
Three public charging stations within 20km of Gunn keep both residents and visitors moving. The Gunn Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/Type 2), ideal for topping up your MG ZS BEV to 80% in 54 minutes while you shop. Adventure-seekers will appreciate the 75kW charger at Riverside Tourist Park – charge your BMW iX to 80% in 31 minutes as you prepare for Kakadu expeditions. For reliable community access, Gunn Community Hospital offers a 22kW Type 2 charger, compatible with popular plug-in hybrids like the BMW 5 Series.
These stations form part of Australia’s major charging networks, including Chargefox and Evie Networks. CCS2 connectors dominate here, working seamlessly with popular models like the Volvo EX30 (462km range) and LDV Mifa9. While CHAdeMO ports are available for older models, most drivers will find Type 2 (Mennekes) connectors meet their needs.
Gunn’s secret weapon for EV owners shines overhead – the suburb basks in 21.2MJ/m² of daily solar radiation, equivalent to 5.89kWh/m²/day. This solar bounty means a typical 6kW home system could generate enough energy to power an MG ZS BEV for 1,900km monthly while slashing electricity bills. With the average Gunn household driving 15,000km annually, solar-charged EV running costs drop to about 3¢/km compared to 15¢/km for petrol equivalents.
Local EV owners rave about pairing their home chargers with solar. ‘Our system powers both the house and BMW iX,’ says resident Sarah K. ‘We’ve cut grid electricity use by 80% – the tropical sun does most of the work.’
Ready to join Gunn’s electric revolution? Installing a home charging station with solar integration lets you harness our abundant sunshine while future-proofing your transport costs. Local solar installers can design systems to match your EV’s needs – whether you’re charging a compact Volvo EX30 or a family-sized LDV Mifa9. With Gunn’s EV network growing faster than monsoon-season greenery, there’s never been a better time to plug into sustainable driving.