Electric Vehicles Wanarn, NT 0872
The 0872 postcode area, including Wanarn, 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, 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 Wanarn, 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, 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, Mount Liebig, 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 Wanarn, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Wanarn
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wanarn: Mount Liebig - approx. 35.7 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wanarn: Mount Liebig - approx. 35.7 km
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Wanarn EV Demographics
With a population of 12789 people, Wanarn 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 Wanarn 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 Wanarn 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, Wanarn 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
With its vast outback landscapes and sun-drenched climate, Wanarn is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. While EV adoption remains modest – growing from 4 registered plug-in hybrids in 2021 to 5 electric vehicles and 5 plug-in hybrids by 2023 – this 12,789-strong community shows promising green momentum. For locals navigating this shift, understanding charging options is key to joining Wanarn’s eco-conscious movement.
Currently, Wanarn itself doesn’t host public EV charging stations within a 20km radius. This makes planning essential for longer journeys, with drivers often relying on home charging solutions or strategic stops in larger Northern Territory hubs. The silver lining? This gap creates exciting opportunities for solar-powered home setups – a perfect match for Wanarn’s abundant sunshine.
Though public chargers aren’t locally available yet, popular networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate across the NT, using CCS2 and Type 2 connectors that suit most modern EVs. The MG ZS BEV (360km range) and Ford Mustang Mach-E (470km range) – both popular in regional Australia – charge efficiently with these systems. Even the Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV, despite its shorter 55km electric range, benefits from Wanarn’s solar potential during its 30-minute fast-charge window.
Here’s where Wanarn shines: its average solar radiation of 21.90 MJ/m²/day converts to 6.08 kW/m²/day – among Australia’s highest. A typical 6.6kW solar system here can generate 30kWh daily – enough to fully charge an MG ZS BEV every two days while powering household needs. For context, this could save $800-$1,200 annually compared to grid charging, with most systems paying for themselves within 3-5 years.
Local EV owners like Sarah T., who installed panels last year, report: ‘My solar setup charges my Audi Q5 PHEV during daylight hours. Even with our intense heat, I’ve halved my fuel costs without touching the grid.’ This approach proves particularly effective for models like the Audi e-tron, whose 23.2kWh/100km consumption aligns well with solar output.
Considering Wanarn’s unique setup? Pairing a 7.2kW home charger (suitable for most EVs) with solar panels creates a self-sufficient ecosystem. During peak sun hours, you could add 40-50km of range hourly – perfect for topping up while parked at home. NT government rebates and federal incentives sweeten the deal further.
While public infrastructure develops, Wanarn’s solar-rich environment offers an innovative path to emission-free driving. Whether you’re charging a plug-in hybrid for school runs or prepping a battery EV for regional trips, harnessing our legendary sunshine could be your smartest co-pilot. Ready to explore solar charging? Local installers can assess your roof’s potential and recommend systems tailored to your EV’s needs – the first spark in Wanarn’s electric future.