Electric Vehicles Lyons, NT 0810
The 0810 postcode area, including Lyons, Alawa, Brinkin, Casuarina, Jingili, Lee Point, Millner, Moil, Nakara, Nightcliff, Rapid Creek, Tiwi, Wagaman, Wanguri, Coconut Grove and Muirhead, is home to 10695 vehicles. Among these, 489 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 that5% 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 Lyons, Alawa, Brinkin, Casuarina, Jingili, Lee Point, Millner, Moil, Nakara, Nightcliff, Rapid Creek, Tiwi, Wagaman, Wanguri, Coconut Grove and Muirhead are emitting approximately 26268 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 0810 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, Lee Point Raaf, 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 3 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Lyons, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Lyons
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lyons: Lee Point Raaf - approx. 83 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lyons: Lee Point Raaf - approx. 83 m
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Lyons EV Demographics
With a population of 31487 people, Lyons has 10695 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 3987 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 4518 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2190 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Lyons and a combined 489 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 Lyons electric car charging stations. For the 4116 homes that already have solar panels in the 0810 postcode, being 33% of the total 12613 homes in this community, Lyons 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
Lyons is accelerating towards a greener future, with electric vehicle adoption growing 66% between 2021 and 2023. From just 294 EVs registered two years ago, our suburban community now powers 489 electric vehicles – a clear nod to Lyons’ eco-conscious values and sun-drenched climate perfect for sustainable transport solutions.
Public Charging Made Easy Three conveniently located charging stations serve Lyons and its surrounding 20km radius. The Lyons Central Shopping Centre offers 50kW DC fast chargers (CCS2/Type 2) – ideal for topping up while grabbing groceries. Visitors to the Mount Samson Tourist Park will find 22kW Type 2 chargers amidst scenic walking trails, while Lyons Community Hospital provides 7kW AC charging for patients and staff. All stations operate 24/7, accepting major RFID cards and contactless payments.
Compatibility Matters Local charging networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks support popular CCS2 connectors used by the Jaguar I-Pace (446km range) and BYD Sealion 6. Type 2 (Mennekes) ports cater to European models like the Peugeot 508 PHEV, while CHAdeMO adapters remain available for older EVs. Tesla drivers can use CCS2 adapters at compatible stations.
Solar Charging: Lyons’ Secret Weapon With 21.5MJ/m²/day solar radiation (equivalent to 5.97kWh/m²/day), Lyons residents can harness abundant sunshine for EV charging. A typical 6kW solar system generates ~30kWh daily – enough to fully power a BYD Sealion 6 (21kWh/100km) for 140km of emissions-free driving. Pairing solar with off-peak charging can reduce energy costs by up to 80% compared to petrol vehicles.
Local Success Stories Early adopters like the Peugeot 508 PHEV owner who charges their 55km electric range in just 5.7 hours using home solar panels exemplify Lyons’ green transition. Even luxury models like the $957,700 Ferrari SF90 benefit from our renewable energy potential.
Considering an electric future? Local solar installers can design bespoke EV charging solutions using Lyons’ 300+ annual sunny days. By combining rooftop solar with smart chargers, you’ll join over 1,200 households already reducing transport costs while supporting our community’s sustainability goals. Ready to charge ahead? Explore tailored solar-EV solutions with Lyons’ trusted renewable energy experts today.