Electric Vehicles Urapuntja, NT 0872
The 0872 postcode area, including Urapuntja, 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, 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, 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 Urapuntja, 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, 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, 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, Ammaroo, 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 Urapuntja, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Urapuntja
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Urapuntja: Ammaroo - approx. 44.2 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Urapuntja: Ammaroo - approx. 44.2 km
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Urapuntja EV Demographics
With a population of 12789 people, Urapuntja 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 Urapuntja 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 Urapuntja 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, Urapuntja 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 heart of the Northern Territory, Urapuntja is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with its eco-conscious community and sun-drenched climate. While the town’s EV adoption is still in its early stages, registrations tell a promising story: just 4 electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrids) were registered in 2021, growing to 5 by 2023 – a 25% increase. With 3,228 vehicles in town, this shift reflects a growing interest in sustainable transport under Urapuntja’s clear skies, where solar radiation averages 6.22 kW/m²/day (converted from 22.40 MJ/m²/day).
For now, Urapuntja itself has no public electric vehicle charging stations within a 20km radius. Visitors and residents planning longer journeys should consider charging at home before departure. While this might seem limiting, it underscores the importance of self-sufficient solutions in remote communities – a challenge perfectly suited to Urapuntja’s abundant sunshine.
When travelling beyond the region, popular networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors compatible with most electric cars in Australia. The BMW iX1 and Genesis G80 BEV, for instance, use CCS2 for rapid charging, achieving an 80% charge in under 30 minutes at compatible stations. Type 2 connectors (found in models like the Jaguar I-Pace) remain the standard for home wallboxes. Notably, the affordable BYD Atto 3 – a strong contender for local buyers at $44,499 – uses CCS2, highlighting its growing dominance in the market.
Solar-powered charging shines as Urapuntja’s standout solution. With solar radiation levels 35% higher than Australia’s average, a typical 6.6kW solar system here could generate 30-40kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Hyundai Kona BEV (16kWh/100km) while powering a household. For the average local driver covering 50km daily, solar charging could slash fuel costs by over 90% compared to petrol. Even energy-intensive models like the Jaguar I-Pace (23kWh/100km) become cost-effective when paired with panels.
As Urapuntja’s electric vehicle landscape evolves, home charging remains the most practical option. Pairing a Type 2 or CCS2-compatible home charger with solar panels creates a future-proof energy ecosystem. Interested in harnessing the sun for your electric vehicle? Local solar installers can design systems tailored to Urapuntja’s climate and your driving needs – a smart investment as more Australians embrace electric cars.