Electric Vehicles Manbulloo, NT 0852
The 0852 postcode area, including Manbulloo, Beswick, Daly Waters, Dunmarra, Edith River, Elsey Station, Helen Springs Station, Kalkaringi, Katherine, Lajamanu, Larrimah, Numbulwar, Victoria River Downs, Wave Hill, Arnold, Baines, Barunga, Beswick Creek, Binjari, Birdum, Bradshaw, Buchanan, Bulman Weemol, Creswell, Daguragu, Delamere, Edith, Elsey, Florina, 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 Manbulloo, Beswick, Daly Waters, Dunmarra, Edith River, Elsey Station, Helen Springs Station, Kalkaringi, Katherine, Lajamanu, Larrimah, Numbulwar, Victoria River Downs, Wave Hill, Arnold, Baines, Barunga, Beswick Creek, Binjari, Birdum, Bradshaw, Buchanan, Bulman Weemol, Creswell, Daguragu, Delamere, Edith, Elsey, Florina, 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, Manbulloo, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 188 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 Manbulloo, 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 Manbulloo: Manbulloo - approx. 20 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Manbulloo: Manbulloo - approx. 20 km
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Manbulloo EV Demographics
With a population of 7295 people, Manbulloo 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 Manbulloo 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 Manbulloo 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, Manbulloo 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, Manbulloo’s small but growing community of 7,295 residents is beginning to embrace electric vehicles (EVs). While just three plug-in hybrids were registered here in 2023 – up from zero in previous years – this marks an exciting shift toward sustainable transport in Australia’s tropical north. With abundant sunshine averaging 6.25 kW/m²/day (converted from 22.50 MJ/m²/day), eco-conscious drivers are perfectly positioned to harness solar power for their EV needs.
Public EV charging stations remain scarce within a 20km radius of Manbulloo, making strategic planning essential. Most drivers head 20km northwest to Katherine, where the Katherine Central Shopping Centre offers CCS2 and Type 2 chargers – ideal for topping up while shopping. The Katherine District Hospital precinct also features reliable charging points, ensuring visitors can power their Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia Niro BEV during essential trips. These stations support popular networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks, compatible with most Australian EVs.
For local EV owners, home charging is the cornerstone of convenience. Manbulloo’s solar potential shines here: a 6kW solar system can fully charge a Kia Niro BEV’s 460km-range battery in about two sunny days, slashing energy costs by 60-80% compared to grid power. Even the BMW X5 PHEV’s 101km electric range becomes cost-neutral when paired with solar, requiring just 4-5 hours of sunlight through a 7.4kW home charger.
Key connectors like CCS2 (used by the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) and Type 2 (favoured by the Porsche Taycan) ensure compatibility with local infrastructure. While public fast-charging options are limited regionally, home setups using Tesla Wall Connectors or Zappi chargers can deliver 40-50km of range per solar-powered charging hour – perfect for Manbulloo’s average 15km daily drives.
As our community’s EV journey begins, pairing home chargers with solar panels offers both independence and savings. For those three pioneering PHEV owners – and future EV adopters – this combination could save $400-$600 annually in fuel costs. Considering the Hyundai Ioniq 5’s 18-minute ultra-fast charging capability (when visiting Darwin), solar-powered home charging creates a perfect balance between local practicality and long-distance readiness.
Ready to join Manbulloo’s electric evolution? Installing a solar-integrated home charger future-proofs your transport costs against rising fuel prices. For tailored advice on solar systems that match your EV’s needs – whether it’s a nimble Hyundai or a luxury Porsche – connect with our network of accredited Northern Territory installers today.