Electric Vehicles Yirrkala, NT 0880
The 0880 postcode area, including Yirrkala, Gove, Nhulunbuy, Gapuwiyak and Gunyangara, is home to 962 vehicles. Among these, 14 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 Yirrkala, Gove, Nhulunbuy, Gapuwiyak and Gunyangara are emitting approximately 3110 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 0880 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, Yirrkala Tropical Gardens, 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 153 km per day in July, with an annual average of 176 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 Yirrkala, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Yirrkala
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yirrkala: Yirrkala Tropical Gardens - approx. 739 m
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yirrkala: Yirrkala Tropical Gardens - approx. 739 m
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Yirrkala EV Demographics
With a population of 3913 people, Yirrkala has 962 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 404 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 413 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 145 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Yirrkala and a combined 14 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 Yirrkala electric car charging stations. For the 43 homes that already have solar panels in the 0880 postcode, being 3% of the total 1423 homes in this community, Yirrkala 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
As the Northern Territory’s eco-conscious communities embrace sustainable living, Yirrkala has quietly joined the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. Nestled in Arnhem Land’s tropical climate, this coastal town saw its EV registrations double between 2021 and 2023 – from 7 to 14 plug-in hybrids. While battery-only EVs haven’t yet arrived in local driveways, this 100% growth signals a shift toward greener transport. For residents and visitors exploring Yirrkala’s vibrant Indigenous culture and pristine beaches, understanding charging options is key to joining this quiet evolution.
Public charging infrastructure remains limited in this remote community. Currently, there are no known public electric vehicle charging stations within Yirrkala or its surrounding 20km radius. This makes home charging essential for local EV owners. Those planning longer trips to Darwin or Nhulunbuy should research charging stops along the Arnhem Highway, where networks like Chargefox and Evie Networks operate compatible stations.
Compatibility matters when choosing an EV here. Popular local models like the Peugeot 508 PHEV and BMW 3 Series PHEV use Type 2 connectors for home charging, while the Nissan Leaf’s CHAdeMO port suits faster charging elsewhere. The Genesis GV70 BEV’s CCS2 connector – becoming Australia’s standard – future-proofs charging for expanding infrastructure. Despite current limitations, Yirrkala’s EV drivers cleverly combine plug-in hybrids’ petrol backup with solar-powered home charging.
Solar energy transforms EV ownership here. With 20.70 MJ/m²/day of solar radiation – equivalent to 5.75 kWh/m²/day – Yirrkala’s rooftops can easily power vehicles. A 5kW solar system generates enough daily energy to charge a Nissan Leaf (17.1kWh/100km) for 168km of driving. For the average local commute, this means virtually free running costs after initial setup. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV’s 606km range becomes even more impressive when charged via solar, potentially eliminating fuel costs entirely.
Smart charging practices maximise these benefits. Timing daytime charging to match solar production slashes grid dependence, while battery storage extends solar utilisation into evening hours. Government rebates and reduced maintenance costs (compared to traditional engines) make solar-EV combinations increasingly practical.
For Yirrkala residents ready to embrace this clean transport future, pairing a home charging station with solar panels offers both independence and savings. Local solar installers can design systems tailored to your EV’s needs and Yirrkala’s climate. As more households adopt this approach, our community moves closer to sustainable mobility that honours the land we call home.