Electric Vehicles Wadeye, NT 0822
The 0822 postcode area, including Wadeye, Acacia Hills, Bees Creek, Border Store, Cox Peninsula, Croker Island, Daly River, Darwin Mc, Fleming, Goulbourn Island, Gunn Point, Hayes Creek, Lambells Lagoon, Livingstone, Maningrida, Mcminns Lagoon, Middle Point, Millwood, Nguiu, Oenpelli, Point Stephens, Pularumpi, Pulumpa, Southport, Umbakumba, Virginia, Wagait Beach, Weddell, Winnellie, Woolaning, Angurugu, Anindilyakwa, Annie River, Bathurst Island, Belyuen, Black Jungle, Blackmore, Burrundie, Bynoe, Bynoe Harbour, Camp Creek, Channel Island, Charles Darwin, Charlotte, Claravale, Cobourg, Collett Creek, Coomalie Creek, Daly, Darwin River Dam, Delissaville, Douglas-daly, East Arm, East Arnhem, Elrundie, Eva Valley, Finniss Valley, Fly Creek, Freds Pass, Galiwinku, Glyde Point, Goulburn Island, Gunbalanya, Hidden Valley, Hotham, Hughes, Kakadu, Koolpinyah, Lake Bennett, Litchfield Park, Lloyd Creek, Mandorah, Mapuru, Maranunga, Margaret River, Marrakai, Mickett Creek, Milikapiti, Milingimbi, Milyakburra, Minjilang, Mount Bundey, Murrumujuk, Nauiyu, Nemarluk, Nganmarriyanga, Numbulwar, Numburindi, Peppimenarti, Pirlangimpi, Point Stuart, Rakula, Ramingining, Robin Falls, Rum Jungle, Sandpalms Roadhouse, Stapleton, Thamarrurr, Tipperary, Tivendale, Tiwi Islands, Tortilla Flats, Tumbling Waters, Vernon Islands, Wak Wak, Warruwi, West Arnhem, Wickham, Wishart and Wurrumiyanga, is home to 3228 vehicles. Among these, 44 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 that1% 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 Wadeye, Acacia Hills, Bees Creek, Border Store, Cox Peninsula, Croker Island, Daly River, Darwin Mc, Fleming, Goulbourn Island, Gunn Point, Hayes Creek, Lambells Lagoon, Livingstone, Maningrida, Mcminns Lagoon, Middle Point, Millwood, Nguiu, Oenpelli, Point Stephens, Pularumpi, Pulumpa, Southport, Umbakumba, Virginia, Wagait Beach, Weddell, Winnellie, Woolaning, Angurugu, Anindilyakwa, Annie River, Bathurst Island, Belyuen, Black Jungle, Blackmore, Burrundie, Bynoe, Bynoe Harbour, Camp Creek, Channel Island, Charles Darwin, Charlotte, Claravale, Cobourg, Collett Creek, Coomalie Creek, Daly, Darwin River Dam, Delissaville, Douglas-daly, East Arm, East Arnhem, Elrundie, Eva Valley, Finniss Valley, Fly Creek, Freds Pass, Galiwinku, Glyde Point, Goulburn Island, Gunbalanya, Hidden Valley, Hotham, Hughes, Kakadu, Koolpinyah, Lake Bennett, Litchfield Park, Lloyd Creek, Mandorah, Mapuru, Maranunga, Margaret River, Marrakai, Mickett Creek, Milikapiti, Milingimbi, Milyakburra, Minjilang, Mount Bundey, Murrumujuk, Nauiyu, Nemarluk, Nganmarriyanga, Numbulwar, Numburindi, Peppimenarti, Pirlangimpi, Point Stuart, Rakula, Ramingining, Robin Falls, Rum Jungle, Sandpalms Roadhouse, Stapleton, Thamarrurr, Tipperary, Tivendale, Tiwi Islands, Tortilla Flats, Tumbling Waters, Vernon Islands, Wak Wak, Warruwi, West Arnhem, Wickham, Wishart and Wurrumiyanga are emitting approximately 7690 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 0822 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, Port Keats Police, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 159 km per day during the summer month of January, and 171 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 Wadeye, 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 Wadeye: Port Keats Police - approx. 100 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wadeye: Port Keats Police - approx. 100 m
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Wadeye EV Demographics
With a population of 23243 people, Wadeye has 3228 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1504 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1017 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 707 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Wadeye and a combined 44 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 Wadeye electric car charging stations. For the 1265 homes that already have solar panels in the 0822 postcode, being 19% of the total 6681 homes in this community, Wadeye 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
Wadeye’s embrace of electric vehicles (EVs) is quietly accelerating, reflecting a broader shift towards sustainable transport across Australia’s Top End. While the Northern Territory’s EV uptake has historically lagged behind southern states, this coastal community saw its combined EV and plug-in hybrid registrations jump from 48 in 2021 to 85 in 2023 – a 77% increase. For residents navigating Wadeye’s tropical climate and vast landscapes, understanding local charging infrastructure is key to joining this green transport revolution.
Public charging options within Wadeye itself remain limited, with no dedicated stations currently operational in town. However, EV owners planning longer journeys along the Daly River Road or towards Darwin (approximately 400km east) should note that most regional charging relies on Type 2 and CCS2 connectors – the latter being Australia’s standard for rapid charging. Popular models like the Kia EV6 (18-minute fast-charge capability) and Polestar 2 (625km range) are particularly suited to these connectors, making them practical choices for local conditions.
The real charging solution for Wadeye residents lies closer to home. With blistering solar radiation averaging 5.94 kWh/m²/day – nearly double Melbourne’s figures – rooftop solar pairs perfectly with EV ownership. A typical 6kW solar system could fully charge a Kia EV6’s 77.4kWh battery in 13 sunny hours, effectively delivering free kilometres during peak generation times. For the Mercedes-Benz EQB’s modest 14.7kWh/100km consumption, this translates to nearly 4,000km of annual driving powered entirely by sunshine.
Local EV adopters should consider smart chargers like the Zappi or Fronius Wattpilot, which prioritise solar energy during daylight hours. Pairing a 10kW solar array with battery storage could slash charging costs by 80% compared to grid power – crucial in remote areas where electricity prices often exceed national averages. The Genesis GV70 BEV’s 19.9kWh/100km consumption, for instance, would cost just $5.17 per 100km using solar versus $26.50 on grid power at current NT rates.
While public infrastructure develops, Wadeye’s EV pioneers are leading by example. As local mechanic Ray Nyanjom recently told the Thamarrurr Times: ‘Solar charging isn’t just eco-friendly here – it’s economic common sense.’ For those ready to make the switch, consulting certified solar installers familiar with Wadeye’s cyclone-rated installations ensures your home charging setup withstands both the climate and daily demands of electric driving.
Considering an EV? Pairing your vehicle with a solar-powered home charger transforms Wadeye’s abundant sunshine into a personal fuel station. Contact our network of Territory-approved installers to design a system that keeps you moving – rain, hail, or glorious tropical shine.