A public consultation on the National En-Route EV Charging Network Plan, which has been developed by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), is now open and will see EV chargers installed every 60km on major roads.
The National En-Route EV Charging Network Plan identifies the level of charging infrastructure required for the national road network to keep ahead of the needs of the quickly growing EV driver population. This includes the steps for implementation and successful delivery, timelines and the potential funding supports to accelerate delivery.
Launching the public consultation, the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, said: “The National EV Charging Network Plan will drive the delivery of charging infrastructure on the National Road Network. The Plan sets out ambitious targets for the level and coverage needed for En-Route charging on our national roads network.
With significant increased capacity of EV charging on Ireland’s national roads, Minister Ryan said that this plan will provide additional reassurance and certainty for EV drivers and those thinking of making the switch to EVs.
“The implementation of this plan through enhanced grid connections, funding interventions and enabling measures will remove barriers and accelerate the delivery of high-powered EV charging. It is the first element of the National EV Charging Network Plan, which will cover all publicly accessible EV charging.
“In addition to the En-Route charging infrastructure, ZEVI is also working with local authorities to develop the other elements of this national plan which will include destination and neighbourhood charging.”
The National Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022-2025, launched earlier this year, aims to deliver a national EV charging network across the country. It will support the Transport Chapter of the Government’s CAP ambitions in steps to reduce Ireland’s carbon emission journey towards a fully decarbonised transport sector by 2050. Friday 10 November is the closing date to take part in the public consultation, with the final document on the development of the plan due to be published in early 2024