Electric Vehicles Yulara, NT 0872
The 0872 postcode area, including Yulara, 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, 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 Yulara, 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, 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, Yulara Airport, 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 124 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 Yulara, 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 Yulara: Yulara Airport - approx. 5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yulara: Yulara Airport - approx. 5 km
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Yulara EV Demographics
With a population of 12789 people, Yulara 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 Yulara 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 Yulara 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, Yulara 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
Yulara, nestled in the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with quiet determination. While the town’s EV adoption is still modest, registrations have surged by 150% since 2021 – jumping from just four plug-in hybrids to 10 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2023. This growth reflects the community’s eco-conscious values and the region’s abundant sunshine, which delivers an impressive 6.0 kW/m² of solar energy daily (converted from 21.50 MJ/m²). For EV owners under those wide desert skies, charging solutions require careful planning but offer unique opportunities.
Public charging infrastructure remains limited in Yulara itself, with no dedicated stations currently available within a 20km radius. Visitors and residents alike often rely on accommodation providers offering private charging facilities or plan charging stops along major routes like the Lasseter Highway. Nearby Alice Springs (460km away) hosts several Chargefox and Evie Networks stations, making CCS2 and Type 2 connectors particularly important for regional travel. Popular models like the Ford Mustang Mach-E (470km range) and Polestar 2 (625km range) use these standards, ensuring compatibility with most public chargers beyond the township.
With public stations scarce, home charging becomes essential. Here, Yulara’s solar potential shines brightly. A typical 5kW rooftop solar system generates about 30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Ford Escape PHEV’s 14.7kWh battery twice over while still powering household needs. For a Polestar 2 driver covering 50km daily, solar charging could slash energy costs by 80% compared to grid power. Even the energy-hungry LDV eDeliver7 commercial van becomes cost-effective when paired with solar, with a 20-80% charge taking just 43 minutes using a compatible DC charger.
Local EV owners are pioneering clever solutions, like timing charging sessions to coincide with peak solar production. The Ford Mustang Mach-E’s 17.8kWh/100km consumption becomes particularly economical this way – a week’s commuting (350km) would use just 62kWh, easily covered by two days of solar generation. With battery prices falling 89% since 2010 (BloombergNEF), pairing solar panels with home chargers makes increasing financial sense.
As Yulara’s electric fleet grows, so does the opportunity to lead in sustainable transport. For those considering the switch, installing a home charging station with solar integration offers independence from distant public chargers and fossil fuels. If you’re exploring electric vehicle home charger installations, connecting with Yulara’s expert solar professionals ensures a system tailored to your EV’s needs and our unique desert environment. Together, we can drive towards a cleaner future under those famous outback skies.