Electric Vehicles Wilora, NT 0872
The 0872 postcode area, including Wilora, 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, 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, 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 Wilora, 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, 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, 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, Stirling, 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 Wilora, 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 Wilora: Stirling - approx. 4.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wilora: Stirling - approx. 4.1 km
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Wilora EV Demographics
With a population of 12789 people, Wilora 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 Wilora 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 Wilora 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, Wilora 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
Wilora, a sun-drenched Northern Territory suburb with a thriving eco-conscious community, is quietly embracing the electric vehicle revolution. While only five electric vehicles (EVs) and five plug-in hybrids were registered here in 2023 – up from four EVs in 2021 – this 25% growth reflects Australia’s broader shift towards sustainable transport. With 3,228 vehicles on local roads, EV adoption remains modest but promising, particularly given Wilora’s perfect climate for solar-powered charging solutions.
Public EV charging infrastructure in Wilora currently presents a unique scenario. Our research shows no operational public charging stations within the suburb or a 20km radius. This makes home charging solutions particularly vital for local EV owners. However, popular regional destinations like Alice Springs (380km south) offer Chargefox and Evie Networks fast chargers for longer trips, supporting CCS2 and Type 2 connectors that work with popular local models like the BMW 3 Series PHEV and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque PHEV.
For Wilora residents, home charging paired with solar power offers compelling advantages. The area basks in 22.40MJ/m²/day of solar radiation – equivalent to about 6.22kWh/m²/day. This means a standard 6.6kW solar system could generate 30-40kWh daily, enough to fully charge a Kia Sorento PHEV’s 16.1kWh battery twice over while powering household needs. Financial benefits are significant: offsetting the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV’s 24.1kWh/100km consumption with solar could save over $800 annually compared to petrol costs.
Local EV owners favour Type 2 connectors for home charging, compatible with all plug-in hybrids registered in Wilora. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque PHEV demonstrates rapid charging potential, reaching 80% in 30 minutes using 50kW DC chargers – though such infrastructure currently requires trips to major centres. For daily use, most residents opt for 7.2kW home chargers that complement solar generation cycles, typically charging vehicles during peak daylight hours.
Wilora’s combination of abundant sunshine and growing EV interest creates ideal conditions for solar-powered home charging. As more residents consider electric vehicles like the Porsche Cayenne PHEV or BMW 3 Series PHEV, integrating charging stations with existing solar systems becomes increasingly practical. If you’re exploring EV ownership, pairing a home charger with solar panels could transform your vehicle into a sun-powered asset. For tailored advice on solar-compatible charging solutions, connect with Wilora’s renewable energy specialists to maximise your savings and sustainability.