Electric Vehicles Gunn Point, NT 0822
The 0822 postcode area, including Gunn Point, Acacia Hills, Bees Creek, Border Store, Cox Peninsula, Croker Island, Daly River, Darwin Mc, Fleming, Goulbourn Island, Hayes Creek, Lambells Lagoon, Livingstone, Maningrida, Mcminns Lagoon, Middle Point, Millwood, Nguiu, Oenpelli, Point Stephens, Pularumpi, Pulumpa, Southport, Umbakumba, Virginia, Wadeye, Wagait Beach, Weddell, Winnellie, Woolaning, Angurugu, Anindilyakwa, Annie River, Bathurst Island, Belyuen, Black Jungle, Blackmore, Burrundie, Bynoe, Bynoe Harbour, Camp Creek, Channel Island, Charles Darwin, Charlotte, Claravale, Cobourg, Collett Creek, Coomalie Creek, Daly, Darwin River Dam, Delissaville, Douglas-daly, East Arm, East Arnhem, Elrundie, Eva Valley, Finniss Valley, Fly Creek, Freds Pass, Galiwinku, Glyde Point, Goulburn Island, Gunbalanya, Hidden Valley, Hotham, Hughes, Kakadu, Koolpinyah, Lake Bennett, Litchfield Park, Lloyd Creek, Mandorah, Mapuru, Maranunga, Margaret River, Marrakai, Mickett Creek, Milikapiti, Milingimbi, Milyakburra, Minjilang, Mount Bundey, Murrumujuk, Nauiyu, Nemarluk, Nganmarriyanga, Numbulwar, Numburindi, Peppimenarti, Pirlangimpi, Point Stuart, Rakula, Ramingining, Robin Falls, Rum Jungle, Sandpalms Roadhouse, Stapleton, Thamarrurr, Tipperary, Tivendale, Tiwi Islands, Tortilla Flats, Tumbling Waters, Vernon Islands, Wak Wak, Warruwi, West Arnhem, Wickham, Wishart and Wurrumiyanga, is home to 3228 vehicles. Among these, 44 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 that1% 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 Point, Acacia Hills, Bees Creek, Border Store, Cox Peninsula, Croker Island, Daly River, Darwin Mc, Fleming, Goulbourn Island, Hayes Creek, Lambells Lagoon, Livingstone, Maningrida, Mcminns Lagoon, Middle Point, Millwood, Nguiu, Oenpelli, Point Stephens, Pularumpi, Pulumpa, Southport, Umbakumba, Virginia, Wadeye, Wagait Beach, Weddell, Winnellie, Woolaning, Angurugu, Anindilyakwa, Annie River, Bathurst Island, Belyuen, Black Jungle, Blackmore, Burrundie, Bynoe, Bynoe Harbour, Camp Creek, Channel Island, Charles Darwin, Charlotte, Claravale, Cobourg, Collett Creek, Coomalie Creek, Daly, Darwin River Dam, Delissaville, Douglas-daly, East Arm, East Arnhem, Elrundie, Eva Valley, Finniss Valley, Fly Creek, Freds Pass, Galiwinku, Glyde Point, Goulburn Island, Gunbalanya, Hidden Valley, Hotham, Hughes, Kakadu, Koolpinyah, Lake Bennett, Litchfield Park, Lloyd Creek, Mandorah, Mapuru, Maranunga, Margaret River, Marrakai, Mickett Creek, Milikapiti, Milingimbi, Milyakburra, Minjilang, Mount Bundey, Murrumujuk, Nauiyu, Nemarluk, Nganmarriyanga, Numbulwar, Numburindi, Peppimenarti, Pirlangimpi, Point Stuart, Rakula, Ramingining, Robin Falls, Rum Jungle, Sandpalms Roadhouse, Stapleton, Thamarrurr, Tipperary, Tivendale, Tiwi Islands, Tortilla Flats, Tumbling Waters, Vernon Islands, Wak Wak, Warruwi, West Arnhem, Wickham, Wishart and Wurrumiyanga are emitting approximately 7690 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 0822 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, Gunn Point Prison Farm, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 159 km per day during the summer month of January, and 176 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 Gunn Point, 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 Gunn Point: Gunn Point Prison Farm - approx. 5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gunn Point: Gunn Point Prison Farm - approx. 5 km
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Gunn Point EV Demographics
With a population of 23243 people, Gunn Point has 3228 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1504 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1017 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 707 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Gunn Point and a combined 44 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 Point electric car charging stations. For the 1265 homes that already have solar panels in the 0822 postcode, being 19% of the total 6681 homes in this community, Gunn Point 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 the sun-drenched Northern Territory, Gunn Point is quietly embracing the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. With its eco-minded community and tropical savanna climate perfect for renewable energy solutions, this suburb has seen EV registrations jump from just 24 plug-in hybrids in 2021 to 44 electric vehicles in 2023 – an impressive 83% increase. While still representing a small fraction of the 5,402 registered vehicles, this growth signals a clear shift towards sustainable transport in the region.
For now, Gunn Point itself doesn’t host any public EV charging stations within its boundaries or immediate surroundings. This makes home charging solutions particularly vital for local EV owners. Residents planning longer journeys typically charge up in Darwin’s expanding network of stations, located about 50km southwest. The nearest reliable public options include:
- Darwin International Airport’s 50kW DC fast chargers (CCS2/Type 2)
- Casuarina Square shopping centre AC stations
- Chargefox ultra-rapid 350kW chargers in Palmerston
When travelling through regional charging networks, Gunn Point drivers will primarily encounter CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – the Australian standard for most new EVs. These suit popular local models like the Ford Mustang Mach-E (470km range) and Genesis GV70 BEV (445km range). Tesla drivers can use CCS2 adapters, while CHAdeMO compatibility remains limited to older Nissan Leaf models.
The real charging revolution in Gunn Point happens under the Outback sun. With average solar radiation of 6 kW/m²/day (converted from 21.60 MJ/m²/day), a typical 6.6kW solar system can generate 30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a mid-sized EV like the Cupra Leon PHEV (67km electric range) while covering household needs. For the Genesis GV70 BEV, this translates to about 150km of free daily driving during dry season.
Financially, solar charging makes compelling sense. Powering a Ford Mustang Mach-E exclusively through solar could save $1,200+ annually compared to petrol equivalents. Even partial solar use dramatically reduces costs, with most home systems paying for themselves in 4-6 years.
As Gunn Point’s EV community grows, smart charging solutions are becoming essential. For locals considering the switch to electric, pairing a 7kW home charger (like those compatible with the Porsche Cayenne PHEV) with solar panels creates a future-proof energy ecosystem. Interested in joining the charge? Our team connects Gunn Point residents with accredited solar installers for personalised home charging solutions that harness the Territory’s abundant sunshine.