Electric Vehicles Wanguri, NT 0810
The 0810 postcode area, including Wanguri, Alawa, Brinkin, Casuarina, Jingili, Lee Point, Millner, Moil, Nakara, Nightcliff, Rapid Creek, Tiwi, Wagaman, Coconut Grove, Lyons and Muirhead, is home to 10695 vehicles. Among these, 489 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 that5% 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 Wanguri, Alawa, Brinkin, Casuarina, Jingili, Lee Point, Millner, Moil, Nakara, Nightcliff, Rapid Creek, Tiwi, Wagaman, Coconut Grove, Lyons and Muirhead are emitting approximately 26268 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 0810 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, Lee Point Raaf, 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 176 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 3 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Wanguri, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Wanguri
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wanguri: Lee Point Raaf - approx. 1.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wanguri: Lee Point Raaf - approx. 1.4 km
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Wanguri EV Demographics
With a population of 31487 people, Wanguri has 10695 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 3987 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 4518 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2190 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 3 public ev charging stations in Wanguri and a combined 489 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 Wanguri electric car charging stations. For the 4116 homes that already have solar panels in the 0810 postcode, being 33% of the total 12613 homes in this community, Wanguri 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 tropical climate and eco-conscious community, Wanguri is fast becoming a Northern Territory hotspot for electric vehicle adoption. The suburb saw registered EVs jump from 294 in 2021 to 489 in 2023 – a striking 66% increase driven largely by popular plug-in hybrids like the Audi Q5 PHEV and luxury models like the Bentley Bentayga. For the 31,487 residents navigating this shift, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Three public electric vehicle charging stations serve Wanguri within a 20km radius, blending convenience with local landmarks. At Casuarina Square Shopping Centre, a 50kW DC charger (CCS2/CHAdeMO) lets you top up while browsing stores – perfect for a quick 85-minute session to take an Audi e-tron from 5% to 80%. Nature lovers can pair a visit to George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens with charging via their 22kW Type 2 AC station, ideal for longer stops. Royal Darwin Hospital offers 7kW charging for visitors needing extended parking, compatible with most plug-in hybrids like the LDV Mifa9 that charges to 80% in 36 minutes at high-speed stations.
These locations form part of national networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks, supporting Australia’s standard CCS2 and Type 2 connectors. While CHAdeMO ports exist for older models, most drivers of popular local EVs like the Jaguar I-Pace (Type 2) or Audi Q5 PHEV (CCS2) will find seamless compatibility. Always check your vehicle’s inlet type against station specs before visiting.
Wanguri’s secret weapon for EV ownership lies overhead – the region basks in 21.50MJ/m²/day solar radiation, converting to 5.97kWh/m²/day. A typical 5kW solar system here generates about 30kWh daily, enough to fully charge an Audi Q5 PHEV’s 17.9kWh battery with surplus for home use. At 23.8kWh/100km consumption rates, this translates to 126km of free daily driving from sunlight alone. Even the Jaguar I-Pace’s 446km range becomes achievable across three sunny days of solar charging.
For Wanguri residents, combining an electric vehicle home charger with solar panels slashes energy costs while supporting sustainable transport. With 12,613 houses in the suburb, many are already harnessing Darwin’s intense sunshine to offset charging needs. Whether you’re searching for "electric vehicle chargers near me" or planning a home setup, local solar installers can tailor solutions to your EV’s specifications. Embrace Wanguri’s sunny future – your next charge might just come straight from the Outback sky.