Electric Vehicles Wak Wak, NT 0822
The 0822 postcode area, including Wak Wak, 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, Wadeye, 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, 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 Wak Wak, 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, Wadeye, 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, 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, Beatrice Hill, 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 Wak Wak, 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 Wak Wak: Beatrice Hill - approx. 2.3 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wak Wak: Beatrice Hill - approx. 2.3 km
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Wak Wak EV Demographics
With a population of 23243 people, Wak Wak 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 Wak Wak 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 Wak Wak 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, Wak Wak 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
Wak Wak’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution is quietly gaining momentum. With 44 EVs registered in 2023 – up from just 24 in 2021 – this Northern Territory community’s 83% growth in electric vehicle adoption reflects its sun-drenched climate and eco-conscious spirit. While our town of 23,243 residents still has limited public charging infrastructure, innovative solutions like solar-powered home charging are helping drivers embrace cleaner transport.
Public EV charging stations remain scarce within Wak Wak itself, but nearby options exist within a 20km radius of town. Darwin and Palmerston host several Chargefox and Evie Networks stations, including fast-charging hubs at Gateway Shopping Centre and Royal Darwin Hospital. These locations offer CCS2 and Type 2 connectors compatible with popular local models like the Kia EV5 (400km range) and practical Renault Kangoo BEV (286km range).
Most Wak Wak EV owners rely on home charging, and for good reason – our region boasts exceptional solar potential. With average daily solar radiation of 21.50MJ/m² (equivalent to 5.98kWh/m²), a typical 6kW solar system can generate enough energy to power both a household and EV. Charging a Kia EV5’s 77kWh battery using solar costs about $4.60 per full charge compared to $23 using grid power – saving nearly $700 annually for weekly charges.
Popular local EVs show diverse charging needs. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV recharges 80% in 38 minutes using 60A chargers, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV requires 2.5 hours for a full 7.2kW charge. CCS2 remains the dominant connector type, compatible with 75% of Wak Wak’s EV fleet including the Porsche Taycan – our region’s luxury EV choice at $175,100.
For Wak Wak residents, combining solar panels with a home charger creates the ultimate EV solution. Government rebates can reduce installation costs by up to $3,000, while our intense sunlight (5.98kWh/m²/day) often leads to solar payback periods under 4 years. Whether you drive a practical Kangoo BEV or sleek Taycan, pairing your electric vehicle with solar energy slashes running costs while reducing grid dependence.
Ready to power your EV with Wak Wak’s abundant sunshine? Local solar installers can design systems to meet your driving needs – a typical 10kW system generates enough daily energy to power both a home and 50km of EV driving. Contact trusted Wak Wak professionals today to explore solar-charged electric vehicle solutions tailored to our unique climate and lifestyle.