Irish charge point operator EZO, formerly known as EasyGo, has been selected to help install electric vehicle chargers at 229 sports clubs across Ireland. The company rebranded in July as part of its wider expansion strategy.
The rollout is backed by €15 million in funding from the Government’s Shared Island Initiative and the Zero Emission Vehicle Ireland (ZEVI) infrastructure fund. It will equip GAA, rugby, soccer, cricket, golf and other sporting organisations with 50 kW DC chargers, expanding charging access into both urban and rural communities.
EZO is one of three suppliers chosen and will provide clubs with a zero-cost, profit-sharing model. “Participating clubs will receive an attractive commercial offering helping them reinvest in grassroots sport,” the company said. EZO will also be responsible for installation, maintenance and insurance.
Eligible clubs have already been identified, though additional expressions of interest are welcome. The initiative is expected to significantly increase public charging options in the coming year.
“The scheme is a major milestone in our mission to make EV charging available everywhere – not just in cities, but in the rural towns and local clubs that are the backbone of Irish communities,” said EZO Chief Executive Ollie Chatten. “Sports clubs are more than places to practise or watch a match – they’re where people gather and connect. By bringing charging infrastructure to these spaces, we’re making it easier for families, supporters and volunteers to choose electric, every day.”
The rebrand to EZO follows the company surpassing 110,000 users, with the network on track to reach 150,000 globally by year-end. EZO said it has more than doubled its workforce in 2025, expanded its network of DC chargers by over 40% year-on-year, and is preparing 150 new rapid charging locations, including more than 20 hubs, over the next 12 months.
