Electric Vehicles Johnston, NT 0832
The 0832 postcode area, including Johnston, Gunn, Mitchell, Rosebery, Rosebery Heights, Bakewell, Bellamack 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 Johnston, Gunn, Mitchell, Rosebery, Rosebery Heights, Bakewell, Bellamack 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 Johnston, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Johnston
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Johnston: The Chase - approx. 2.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Johnston: The Chase - approx. 2.4 km
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Johnston EV Demographics
With a population of 17295 people, Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston 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, Johnston 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
Johnston, a vibrant suburb of Darwin, is embracing electric vehicles (EVs) with open arms. Known for its sunny climate and eco-conscious community, this Northern Territory locale has seen EV registrations surge by 122% between 2021 and 2023 – jumping from 102 to 227 plug-in vehicles. With 6,633 homes and abundant sunshine perfect for solar energy, Johnston offers ideal conditions for sustainable driving.
Public EV Charging Stations Three public charging stations within a 20km radius keep Johnston drivers powered up. The Johnston Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger (CCS2/Type 2), ideal for quick top-ups while shopping. A 15-minute drive brings you to Darwin’s Waterfront Precinct, featuring a 175kW Chargefox ultra-rapid charger (CCS2) – perfect for longer trips. The Royal Darwin Hospital also offers 22kW Type 2 chargers, combining essential services with convenient charging.
Charging Networks & Compatibility Major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks service the area, compatible with popular models like the Genesis GV70 BEV (CCS2) and Lexus NX PHEV (Type 2). CCS2 remains the go-to for rapid charging, supporting the Fiat 500e’s 35-minute 80% charge capability. While CHAdeMO connectors exist, most new EV owners will find CCS2 and Type 2 meet their needs.
Solar-Powered EV Charging Johnston’s 21.20 MJ/m²/day solar radiation converts to 5.89 kWh/m²/day – among Australia’s highest. A typical 5kW solar system generates 29.45kWh daily, enough to power a Fiat 500e for 204km (14.4kWh/100km). Pairing solar with home charging slashes fuel costs: powering a Ford Escape PHEV’s 69km electric range would cost just $0.35 daily versus $5.40 for petrol.
Local Charging Tips
- Morning charging aligns with Darwin’s 9am-5pm off-peak electricity rates
- Solar owners should program charging during daylight hours
- The Genesis GV70 BEV’s 18-minute 70% charge capability makes it ideal for rapid public stations
Powering Forward As Johnston’s EV community grows, combining home charging with solar proves increasingly savvy. With battery-only EVs jumping from 0 to 7 registrations in two years, infrastructure keeps pace. Whether you’re topping up at the waterfront or harnessing the tropical sun, sustainable driving has never been more accessible.
Considering an electric vehicle? Pairing a home charger with solar panels could save over $1,200 annually in fuel costs. Johnston’s local solar installers can design systems to match your EV’s needs – contact us for tailored solutions that turn Northern Territory sunshine into kilometres.