Electric Vehicles Sandover, NT 0872
The 0872 postcode area, including Sandover, 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, Namatjira, Napperby Station, Ngaanyatjarra-giles, Nyapari, Nyirripi, Papulankutja, Papunya, Patjarr, Petermann, Pipalyatjara, Pukatja, 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 Sandover, 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, Namatjira, Napperby Station, Ngaanyatjarra-giles, Nyapari, Nyirripi, Papulankutja, Papunya, Patjarr, Petermann, Pipalyatjara, Pukatja, 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, Ooratippra, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 224 km per day during the summer month of January, and 141 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 Sandover, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Sandover
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sandover: Ooratippra - approx. 17.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sandover: Ooratippra - approx. 17.4 km
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Sandover EV Demographics
With a population of 12789 people, Sandover 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 Sandover 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 Sandover 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, Sandover 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
Sandover’s sun-drenched landscapes and eco-conscious community make it an ideal spot for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. While the suburb’s EV numbers are modest, registrations have grown steadily – from just four plug-in hybrids in 2021 to five in 2023, reflecting a 25% increase. With 3,228 vehicles registered locally, this shift towards cleaner transport aligns with Sandover’s tropical climate and abundant sunshine, averaging 6.25 kWh/m²/day of solar energy.
Public charging infrastructure within Sandover itself remains limited, with no confirmed stations in the immediate area. Residents often look to nearby towns within a 20km radius for options, though specific numbers aren’t documented. For longer journeys, strategic planning using major networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks – which support CCS2 and Type 2 connectors – is recommended. These standards cater to popular local models like the Fiat 500e (CCS2) and Volvo XC90 PHEV (Type 2).
Home charging shines as the most practical solution here. Sandover’s solar potential allows residents to harness rooftop panels effectively – a 5kW system generates about 30kWh daily, easily covering the Fiat 500e’s 14.4kWh/100km consumption for a 40km commute. Pairing solar with smart chargers can slash energy costs, particularly beneficial for models like the Land Rover Defender PHEV (26.1kWh/100km) and Volvo XC90 PHEV (26.7kWh/100km).
For those considering the switch, local favourites like the $52,500 Fiat 500e (311km range) and $48,990 BYD Sealion 6 offer compelling options. Their compatibility with CCS2 fast-charging future-proofs investments as infrastructure expands.
Ready to power your EV with Sandover’s sunshine? Installing a home charging station with solar integration could cut your energy bills significantly. Our team connects locals with trusted installers for tailored solutions – let’s turn your driveway into a renewable fuel station.