Electric Vehicles Maranboy, NT 0852
The 0852 postcode area, including Maranboy, Beswick, Daly Waters, Dunmarra, Edith River, Elsey Station, Helen Springs Station, Kalkaringi, Katherine, Lajamanu, Larrimah, Manbulloo, 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, 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 Maranboy, Beswick, Daly Waters, Dunmarra, Edith River, Elsey Station, Helen Springs Station, Kalkaringi, Katherine, Lajamanu, Larrimah, Manbulloo, 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, 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, Maranboy, 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 Maranboy, 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 Maranboy: Maranboy - approx. 140 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Maranboy: Maranboy - approx. 140 m
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Maranboy EV Demographics
With a population of 7295 people, Maranboy 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 Maranboy 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 Maranboy 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, Maranboy 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
Maranboy’s quiet streets are beginning to hum with the future of transport. While electric vehicle adoption is still in its early stages here – with just three plug-in hybrids registered in 2023 marking the suburb’s first EV registrations – this Northern Territory community’s sun-drenched climate (averaging 22.5 MJ/m²/day solar radiation, equivalent to about 6.25 kW/m²/day) makes it ripe for sustainable driving solutions. For eco-conscious residents embracing this change, understanding local charging options is key.
Public charging infrastructure remains limited in Maranboy itself, with no confirmed stations within a 20km radius. This makes home charging particularly important for local EV owners. Those travelling through the region should plan charging stops in larger nearby centres like Katherine (150km south) or Darwin (400km north), where networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors compatible with popular models like the Toyota bZ4X (535km range) and BMW X3 PHEV.
For Maranboy residents, solar power presents a compelling solution. The area’s strong sunlight can generate enough energy to fully charge a typical EV battery in 4-5 hours using a 6kW solar system. For context, charging a Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV (20.9kWh/100km) daily could cost less than $1.50 with solar versus $4+ on grid power – potential annual savings over $900.
Most local EV owners use Type 2 or CCS2 connectors, compatible with all current models in the area including the Porsche Panamera PHEV and LDV eDeliver7 commercial van. While public stations may be scarce, home charging setups with 7kW wallboxes (4-6 hour charge times for PHEVs) are practical given Maranboy’s low daily commute distances.
With 2,037 homes in the area and solar irradiation levels 35% above the Australian average, pairing rooftop panels with an electric vehicle home charger makes both environmental and economic sense. Local solar installers can help design systems that offset both household and transport energy needs – a smart move as more Territorians embrace electric vehicles.
If you’re among Maranboy’s early EV adopters, exploring solar-charged solutions could transform your driving experience. Contact local renewable energy specialists to discuss how to harness the Outback sun for emissions-free motoring.