Irish charging operator EZO and telecommunications provider eir have opened their first dedicated high-speed electric vehicle charging hub in Dublin, marking the start of a broader plan to deploy 50 urban charging locations across Ireland over the next three years.
The new facility is located in Walkinstown, a suburb of Dublin, and represents the first site launched under an expanded partnership between the two companies aimed at increasing access to fast EV charging in urban areas.
High-Power Charging Hub Opens Near M50
The Walkinstown hub features three ultra-fast chargers capable of delivering up to 200 kW and is situated at an operational eir depot close to the M50 motorway.
According to the companies, the location was selected to provide convenient access for EV drivers while helping reduce charging wait times through the availability of multiple high-power charging points at a single site.
The hub is designed to serve growing demand for public charging infrastructure as electric vehicle adoption continues to increase across Ireland.
Expansion Builds on Existing Collaboration
The latest project expands an earlier partnership between EZO and eir that converted 109 public payphone kiosks into EV charging stations across 13 local authorities in Ireland.
Under the new initiative, the companies are repurposing former telephone exchanges and operational depot sites owned by eir into dedicated EV charging facilities.
The approach allows existing infrastructure assets to be reused for transportation electrification projects while reducing the need for entirely new site development.
Nationwide Rollout Planned
The partners aim to establish 50 urban charging hubs throughout Ireland over the next three years.
The rollout is intended to improve charging accessibility in cities and towns while supporting the country’s broader transition toward electric mobility.
By utilizing strategically located telecommunications properties, the companies expect to accelerate deployment and increase coverage in areas where charging demand is growing.
Supporting Ireland’s EV Market
EZO Chief Executive Officer Ollie Chatten said the launch represents an important step in expanding Ireland’s public charging network.
“The launch of our first dedicated EV charging hub is a pivotal moment for EZO and for Ireland’s EV infrastructure,” Chatten said.
“These hubs are about looking forward and delivering faster charging, better access and urban coverage at scale.”
He added that reliable and convenient charging infrastructure will be increasingly important as electric vehicle ownership expands across the country.
Infrastructure Repurposing Strategy
eir Chief Executive Officer Oliver Loomes said the project extends the company’s role in national infrastructure development beyond telecommunications services.
“By transforming our network of buildings in urban areas into accessible EV charging points, we are extending that connection to people and communities on the ground,” Loomes said.
He said the initiative demonstrates how existing infrastructure assets can be adapted to support sustainability objectives while improving public access to charging services.
Growing Focus on Urban Charging
The project reflects a wider trend among charging operators and infrastructure owners to repurpose existing assets for electric vehicle charging.
As urban charging demand increases, operators are increasingly seeking locations with established grid connections and strategic accessibility, including former telecommunications sites, fuel stations and commercial properties.
The EZO-eir partnership aims to leverage these advantages to accelerate the deployment of high-speed charging infrastructure while supporting Ireland’s transition to electric transportation.