Electric Vehicles Namatjira, NT 0872
The 0872 postcode area, including Namatjira, Aherrenge, Ali Curung, Alice Springs, Amata, Amata, Amoonguna, Antewenegerrde, Areyonga, Ayers Rock, Docker River, Erldunda, Ernabella, Ernabella (pukatja), Finke, Fregon, Gibson Desert North, Haasts Bluff, Imampa, Indulkana, Indulkana (iwantja), Jay Creek, Kings Creek Station, Kintore, Macdonnell Range, Mulga Bore, Murputja Homelands, Pitjantjatjara Homelands, Santa Teresa, Telegraph Station, Thangkenharenge, Ti Tree, Uluru, Umpangara, Urapuntja, Wanarn, Warakurna, Willowra, Yuelamu, Yuendumu, Yulara, Ampilatwatja, Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, Anatye, Anmatjere, Atitjere, Ayers Range South, Barrow Creek, Burt Plain, Canteen Creek, Chilla Well, Costello, Davenport, De Rose Hill, Engawala, Ghan, Gibson Desert South, Hale, Hart, Hart Range, Hermannsburg, Hugh, Imanpa, Ininti Store, Irrunytju, Iwantja, Kalka, Kaltjiti, Kaltukatjara, Kanpa, Kanpi, Kiwirrkurra, Kulgera, Kunparrka, Lake Mackay, Lambina, Laramba, Mantamaru, Mereenie, Mimili, Mount Liebig, Mount Zeil, Murputja, Mutitjulu, Napperby Station, Ngaanyatjarra-giles, Nyapari, Nyirripi, Papulankutja, Papunya, Patjarr, Petermann, Pipalyatjara, Pukatja, Sandover, Simpson, Tanami, Tara, Tieyon, Titjikala, Tjirrkarli, Tjukurla, Umuwa, Wallace Rockhole, Watarru, Watinuma, Wilora, Wingellina, Wutunugurra and Yunyarinyi, is home to 1749 vehicles. Among these, 5 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 Namatjira, Aherrenge, Ali Curung, Alice Springs, Amata, Amata, Amoonguna, Antewenegerrde, Areyonga, Ayers Rock, Docker River, Erldunda, Ernabella, Ernabella (pukatja), Finke, Fregon, Gibson Desert North, Haasts Bluff, Imampa, Indulkana, Indulkana (iwantja), Jay Creek, Kings Creek Station, Kintore, Macdonnell Range, Mulga Bore, Murputja Homelands, Pitjantjatjara Homelands, Santa Teresa, Telegraph Station, Thangkenharenge, Ti Tree, Uluru, Umpangara, Urapuntja, Wanarn, Warakurna, Willowra, Yuelamu, Yuendumu, Yulara, Ampilatwatja, Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, Anatye, Anmatjere, Atitjere, Ayers Range South, Barrow Creek, Burt Plain, Canteen Creek, Chilla Well, Costello, Davenport, De Rose Hill, Engawala, Ghan, Gibson Desert South, Hale, Hart, Hart Range, Hermannsburg, Hugh, Imanpa, Ininti Store, Irrunytju, Iwantja, Kalka, Kaltjiti, Kaltukatjara, Kanpa, Kanpi, Kiwirrkurra, Kulgera, Kunparrka, Lake Mackay, Lambina, Laramba, Mantamaru, Mereenie, Mimili, Mount Liebig, Mount Zeil, Murputja, Mutitjulu, Napperby Station, Ngaanyatjarra-giles, Nyapari, Nyirripi, Papulankutja, Papunya, Patjarr, Petermann, Pipalyatjara, Pukatja, Sandover, Simpson, Tanami, Tara, Tieyon, Titjikala, Tjirrkarli, Tjukurla, Umuwa, Wallace Rockhole, Watarru, Watinuma, Wilora, Wingellina, Wutunugurra and Yunyarinyi are emitting approximately 2263 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 0872 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, Hermannsburg, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 229 km per day during the summer month of January, and 135 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 Namatjira, 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 Namatjira: Hermannsburg - approx. 1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Namatjira: Hermannsburg - approx. 1 km
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Namatjira EV Demographics
With a population of 12789 people, Namatjira has 1749 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1220 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 356 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 173 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Namatjira and a combined 5 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 Namatjira electric car charging stations. For the 299 homes that already have solar panels in the 0872 postcode, being 7% of the total 4476 homes in this community, Namatjira 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
Namatjira, a sun-drenched Northern Territory suburb with a thriving eco-conscious community, is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. While EV adoption here is still in its early stages, registrations tell a promising story: just four electric vehicles (all plug-in hybrids) were registered in 2021, growing to five by 2023 – a 25% increase. With 3,228 vehicles on local roads, this shift signals growing interest in sustainable transport among Namatjira’s 12,789 residents.
Public charging infrastructure remains limited – there are currently no electric vehicle charging stations within Namatjira itself or its immediate 20km radius. This makes home charging solutions particularly vital for local EV owners. Many residents have turned their garages into personal charging hubs, especially given the suburb’s exceptional solar resources. With average solar radiation of 21.70 MJ/m²/day (equating to 6.03 kWh/m²/day), rooftops here can generate substantial clean energy – enough to power both homes and vehicles.
For longer journeys, drivers typically rely on charging networks like Chargefox or Evie Networks available in larger regional centres. Most popular local EV models – including the Mercedes-Benz EQE (626km range) and Porsche Panamera PHEV – use CCS2 or Type 2 connectors, which are standard across Australia. The Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV and Peugeot 508 PHEV common in Namatjira both utilise Type 2 ports, making them compatible with most home wallboxes.
Solar-powered charging shines as the most practical solution here. A typical 5kW solar system in Namatjira generates about 30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Mercedes-Benz EQE’s 16.3kWh/100km battery while powering household needs. This setup could save owners over $1,500 annually compared to grid charging, with even greater savings for plug-in hybrids like the Bentley Bentayga PHEV.
For Namatjira residents, investing in a home charging station paired with solar panels isn’t just eco-friendly – it’s economically savvy. With no public stations nearby and abundant sunshine, creating your own charging ecosystem makes practical sense. If you’re ready to power your electric vehicle with Namatjira’s famous sunshine, connecting with local solar installation experts can help tailor a system to your driving needs and budget. The future of transport here isn’t just electric – it’s sun-powered.